EXG moves heavy transformers
Every large movement has its own challenges, and this one was no exception.
EXG´s project spokesperson informed: “At Express Global Logistics (EXG) (member to the Worldwide Project Consortium, WWPC, in India) we recently undertook the transportation of three heavy transformers, weighing a combined 225 tons, from a manufacturing base in Western India to a power project site in the Eastern Himalayan region. The assignment demanded not only technical accuracy but also patience, foresight, and disciplined execution.
The transformers were loaded on hydraulic trailers configured into 21 axles in total. This setup ensured that weight was distributed safely, giving us the flexibility to adapt to conditions along the way. Before the convoy moved, our team conducted a detailed route study, identifying every possible obstacle, from bridges and tight gates to narrow stretches, plantations, and low-clearance railway crossings. Those inspections proved crucial once the journey began.
One of the earliest hurdles was a bridge with a much lower load capacity than the cargo demanded. To make the crossing possible, the load was shifted onto a 9-axle configuration, reducing pressure on the structure. Soon after, the first access gate tested manoeuvrability with a sharp turn, which we managed using a 6-axle adjustment. Each decision reflected the balance between equipment capability and on-the-ground expertise.
Railway crossings introduced another layer of complexity. With only 14 feet of clearance available, the passage had to be managed with precise timing and constant communication between teams on either side. The plantation stretch, nearly nine kilometres long, brought its own challenges: uneven roads, soft surfaces, and limited space for such heavy trailers. Our ground crew reinforced sections of the path where required, ensuring that the cargo advanced steadily. Low-hanging electrical lines were addressed through scheduled shutdowns arranged in advance, eliminating any safety risk.
Further into the route, two river bridges were found unsuitable for the load. Abandoning the movement was not an option. Instead, our engineers designed and built a temporary bypass strong enough to handle the trailers. This solution, prepared and tested on-site, allowed the cargo to move forward without delay. Later, a second railway crossing with similar clearance issues demanded another round of close coordination with railway authorities to guide the convoy through safely.
Through every stage, safety remained our highest priority. Crowd management measures were put in place to protect local communities, and constant updates were shared with stakeholders to ensure complete transparency. Despite the scale of the cargo and the restrictions of the terrain, the project was executed with accuracy and without incident.
This was more than the movement of three transformers. It was a demonstration of experience built over decades, of a team that knows how to adapt, and of a company that never compromises on safety or precision. For Express Global Logistics (EXG), every axle that turns represents not just heavy equipment on the road but a promise of reliability and trust values that have guided us for over 80 years.”
