The transportation of microtunneling machinery and concrete pipes proves to be quite demanding, as it requires a dedicated non-standard shipment.
This type of transport requires meticulous planning and precise execution, especially when it comes to transport microtunneling machines along with huge lots of heavy concrete pipes across the whole globe.
For Punto System, though, this is not challenging. Why? Because we move the impossible.
In this sense we understand the unique needs posed by microtunneling companies or the intermediary ones, and that’s why we offer tailored solutions to ensure logistics operations.
The most common question is: how does a microtunneling shipment generally work and why is it so important to organize dedicated transport?
You can get all the answers here: keep reading!
Understanding microtunneling shipping requirements: this is the first step
As you may know, microtunneling involves the construction of medium to small diameter tunnels using tunnel boring machines. These tunnels serve various purposes, such as laying utility lines, pipelines, or creating underground passages. Given the importance of microtunneling operations, the transportation of microtunneling machines as well as of the concrete pipes used to build up the tunnel also demands utmost care and attention.
These machines are sophisticated pieces of equipment that must be transported with extreme precision to ensure their integrity and functionality upon arrival at the project site. We’re talking about pieces that easily reach tons of concentrated weight. The real “problem”, though, is the shipment of microtunneling concrete pipes.
Under these assumptions, it is easily understandable how delicate the process of transporting microtunneling machines and pipes all over the world is. Organizing such shipments independently is high-risk, which is why it is essential to turn to companies specialized in this type of transportation.
The very first step in organizing this type of shipment is understanding the specific requirements.
What exactly needs to be transported? How much does it weigh? Where does it depart from and where does it need to arrive? Which are the deadlines? What is the available budget?
Generally, a qualified team will take care to listen to any needs when planning the entire shipment.
And here comes the hard work. Because the biggest complexity of this type of transportation is definitely the shipment of concrete pipes.
Shipping microtunneling concrete pipes globally: what are the real challenges
Transporting microtunneling concrete pipes presents a unique set of obstacles.
Concrete pipes for microtunneling operations are simply essential. And this is why they must arrive at their destination perfectly intact.
The first difficulty we encounter involves the sheer volume and weight of these pipes. Each batch is made up of hundreds of pipes, with each one weighing between 15-20 tons. This immense weight needs a carefully orchestrated transport plan to move such vast quantities across the globe efficiently.
The big challenge, though, isn’t just the weight. It is making sure these pipes get to their destination without a scratch. They can’t touch the ground or bump into each other, or they might get damaged.
If even one pipe gets damaged, it could hold up the whole tunneling project. As anticipated, these pipes are essential for tunnel boring machines to do their job properly. The concrete pipes allow the tunnel boring machine to advance. Without them, the machine blends into the ground and the project fails.
The real complexities of such a transport therefore lie in:
- organizing the transport of enormous quantities of heavy goods;
- paying extreme attention when overlapping these pipes, because they must not present any damage of any kind, such as infiltrations, cracks or ruined edges. They can’t touch the ground or each other;
- inspecting the condition of the concrete pipes at every stage of the shipment;
- all while trying to contain warehousing and stock costs, taking care not to congest the destination site, which is why intermediate rest points are needed.
The transportation of microtunneling concrete pipes is a task that demands more than just logistical expertise; it requires a partner like Punto System.
Punto System’s dedicated project is what you really need
Every microtunneling transport project handled by Punto System receives personalized attention from a team of experts, who supervise every aspect of the logistics process. We listen to our customer’s special needs and guarantee that they have a team at complete disposal, working exclusively on their project. Our customized integrated logistics solutions include consulting and designing multimodal transport strategies, tailored to the specific requirements made by the customer.
No, we are not afraid to transport hundreds of concrete pipes for microtunneling operations. This, because we have the experience and the right skills to carefully prepare the transport of these batches.
Didn’t we just say that? Punto System, every day, moves the impossible.
How Punto System works with the transportation of microtunneling concrete pipes
Your needs are ours as well. We put our heart into any project we dedicate ourselves to, ensuring the customer safe and effective microtunneling logistics. We know what a delicate process it is. That’s why we want to make our working method transparent, so that you can fully understand it. We summarize it like this:
- Listening to our client’s special demand: we are aware that every project is unique and we take the right time to comprehend our customers’ specific requirements. We also know how delicate a shipment of large batches of concrete pipes can be. That’s why we pay attention to our customers’ needs carefully.
- Dedicated team for each project: every project is entrusted to a dedicated team of experts, in order to ensure its success. This team will always be kindly available to clarify doubts and to meet the clients’ needs at any time.
- Customized integrated logistics: we offer entirely customized solutions tailored to the requirements of each customer, encompassing all aspects of logistics. If your company needs to transport concrete pipes for microtunneling on a global scale, you have found the right partner
- Consulting and designing multimodal transport: our team provides expert advice and designs multimodal transport strategies to optimize efficiency and minimize costs.
Microtunneling concrete pipes shipment: seeing is believing
When we say we move the impossible, we are not playing.
For these types of shipments, we design turnkey logistical solutions from the factory of origin to the destination construction site. We have developed a shipping plan that includes both train transport for short to medium distances and sea transport for more distant destinations.
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At Punto System, we thrive on overcoming challenges and delivering results that exceed expectations, no matter how daunting the task may seem.
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We know well the responsibility you carry on your shoulders and we want you to share it with us. In today’s complex logistics landscape, relying on external systems for intricate shipments presents challenges. And we are perfectly aware of the concerns that such transport can raise.
We also know that you were probably disappointed by a past experience, and we’re so sorry about that.
With Punto System, though, all your shipments are safe.
Contact us today for a personalized quotation for microtunneling machines and concrete pipes shipment and discover why Punto System is the trusted partner that you deserve for exceptional transportation services on a global scale.
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