We have written about cranes several times on our website. planning, implementation, commissioning and operation. We haven't forgotten – and neither should you! – the regular maintenance However, we have not yet discussed how the cranes are transported from the production hall to their destination. Our article will fill this gap.
Thorough planning
In some cases, delivering the completed cranes to our customers is just as challenging as designing and manufacturing the lifting equipment.
Numerous factors must be considered and coordinated during transport:
Where should it be delivered? How? How much does it weigh? What are its dimensions? Every single delivery begins with answers to these questions and, as in the case of manufacturing, with planning.
With what?
In most cases, we transport the completed cranes and other lifting equipment by road, using lorries and trucks, to our customers' premises or to the delivery location specified in our contract.
Moving oversized or overweight cargo by rail or air is a very difficult and costly process, therefore Road freight transport is the most affordable and economical method..
Since loading and unloading cargo, proper recording and transport itself requires a high level of expertise, choosing the right logistics partner is crucial.
How much weight?
The weight of the cranes to be delivered determines the type and load capacity of the lorry or truck required for transport.
We strive in all cases to sustainability considerations and use the transport vehicle with the optimum load capacity for each individual shipment.
Which route?
A When selecting the appropriate vehicle, we must also plan the route., taking into account restrictions and possible closures.
When planning the route, we must also ensure that there are no sections of poor quality, sharp, difficult-to-navigate bends, overly narrow or very steep streets, bridges or tunnels, which can make transport difficult or even impossible, even for shipments of normal size and scope.
When?
In most cases, delivery deadlines are fixed, and the entire operation must be adjusted accordingly. When planning, in addition to the time required to complete the journey, we must also take into account the time needed for loading and unloading, as well as the need for special equipment.
Transportation and planning become even more difficult when the crane to be delivered is oversized due to its dimensions and must be transported to its destination under special regulations.
