EXG executes multimodal movement
Express Global Logistics (EXG) in India have successfully executed a complex multimodal movement involving 2 barge trips of 8 over-dimensional columns with a total shipment weight of 905.6mtn.
The columns were moved from Vatva to Nagothane via the Dahej Jetty.
While handling heavy cargo is routine for EXG, this project posed a unique challenge due to the extreme dimensions, with units reaching up to 57m in length and 5.7m in height, requiring specialised transport engineering, careful route planning, and safe execution control.
Plant Handling & Dispatch
At the Vatva facility, EXG deployed SPMTs (14+14 axle in a split combination) for the internal movement. The excessive cargo length made manoeuvring within the plant a critical challenge, which was efficiently managed while navigating sharp turns from the production bay to the ODC gate.
The cargo was transported using heavy-duty hydraulic axle combinations, such as 10+10, 14+14, and 10+8 configurations with spacers, ensuring optimal load distribution, balance, and road safety.
At the Dahej Jetty, the cargo was loaded through carefully planned marine operations using 180T and 250T class barges supported by coordinated RORO activities.
The project involved two separate barge trips with different discharge methodologies based on jetty conditions and operational requirements.
One shipment was executed through a controlled beaching operation at Belapur Jetty, enabling the safe roll-off and discharge of the oversized cargo.
The second shipment was carried out through a floating operation at JNPT, where due to floating jetty conditions, 36-axle line SPMTs in rigid combination were deployed for the synchronized and safe cargo roll-off operations.
Both marine movements were executed in multiple lots and aligned with tidal windows to ensure safe navigation, operational stability, and seamless port handling activities.
Final Road Movement to Nagothane
Upon arrival at Belapur Jetty and JNPT, the cargo was discharged and transported to Nagothane using suitable hydraulic axle configurations.
The project involved tight manoeuvring, extreme cargo dimensions, tidal dependencies, night operations, and multi-agency coordination. EXG addressed these challenges through engineered planning, real-time coordination, and securing all necessary permissions from authorities such as GMB, MMB, DSL, DGVCL, MoRTH, and MSEDCL. Detailed route surveys and civil modifications were also carried out to facilitate the safe transit of the cargo.
With precise execution, advanced equipment deployment, and strong coordination, EXG successfully delivered all cargo safely and within schedule, reinforcing its expertise in complex heavy lift and multimodal logistics.
