cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., continues to set the standard for complex logistics solutions with a range of notable project cargo shipments in the past year. Leveraging the company’s global network, cargo-partner’s specialized teams have efficiently coordinated the transport of oversized, high-value, and sensitive cargo across air, sea, road, and rail.
Air/Road: Gantry Crane Rails on a Plane

cargo-partner Germany handled a time-critical transport of gantry crane rails with a length of 12 meters and a weight of over 6 metric tons to the USA. The goods were picked up in Karlsruhe, transported to Aachen for customs clearance and delivered to the airport in Amsterdam. There, the rails were loaded onto an airplane with a nose door, specially designed for oversized cargo, flown to Miami and finally delivered by truck to their final destination in Kansas – a perfect example of effective teamwork across multiple transport modes.

Air: Jet Skis from Kuwait to Poland for Waterjet World Series

For the third year in a row, cargo-partner supported the Kuwait National Team in the Waterjet World Series in Poland by managing the transport of five high-performance jet skis. The shipment involved air freight from Kuwait to Warsaw, followed by a swift road transfer to the event location, ensuring the jet skis arrived on schedule. After the competition, cargo-partner organized the return shipment to Kuwait, demonstrating the company’s expertise in providing comprehensive sports logistics solutions.

Sea: Project Cargo Shipment from China to Koper

cargo-partner Slovenia managed a major break bulk shipment of industrial goods through the port of Koper. Over the course of the project, the volume unexpectedly increased significantly, reaching approximately 600 metric tons and 780 cubic meters. Additionally, cargo-partner was entrusted with shipping 111 metric tons of pipes. The logistics provider flexibly managed the transport of all shipments from Shanghai to their final destination in Koper, emphasizing the company’s expertise in handling complex logistics operations.

Sea: Aircraft Fuselage Parts from Poland to China

The team in Gdynia organized the transport of sensitive aircraft fuselage parts to Shanghai. The cargo, placed in a 4.15 m wide and 5.71 m long box, was picked up from the factory and transported over night by a two-man driver team to Wocławy near Gdansk. The cargo-partner team secured the valuable cargo box on a flat-rack container and handed it over for sea freight at the port of Gdansk. After 46 days, the box arrived safely and on time at its destination in Shanghai.

Sea: Automotive Shipment from China to Vietnam

The cargo-partner teams in China and Vietnam managed a break bulk shipment of oversized machinery parts from Shanghai to Haiphong for a renowned Korean automotive company. The shipment consisted of 51 pieces and had a total weight of 685 metric tons, with the heaviest piece weighing 142 t. After three months of careful planning in close coordination with the customer, the cargo was successfully shipped from China to Vietnam, reinforcing cargo-partner’s reputation as a trusted partner for large-scale shipments in the automotive sector.

Sea: Giant Wooden Sculpture for EXPO 2025 in Osaka

As part of its role in supporting Austria’s representation at EXPO 2025 in Osaka, cargo-partner is managing the transport of a 16.5-meter-tall wooden sculpture, the centerpiece of the Austrian Pavilion. This intricate structure is composed of interconnected lamellas representing the first bars of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” After disassembly in Austria, the sculpture was loaded into ten sea freight containers, followed by rail transport to Hamburg, sea freight to Kobe, and final delivery to Osaka.

Road: Solar Power Plant Components to Bosnia and Herzegovina

cargo-partner Bosnia and Herzegovina supported the transport of solar power plant components across the country for a key client. The project involved over 30 shipments from multiple countries of origin, including Germany, Denmark, Croatia, and Austria. The cargo included solar panels, mounting equipment, and prefabricated constructions with a total weight of 310,797 kg. In total, the project involved 13 FTL, 14 LTL, and six groupage shipments. Through meticulous coordination, cargo-partner ensured that all shipments arrived safely and on time, enabling a successful installation and contributing to sustainable energy initiatives in the region.

Road: Oversized Transport for Engineering Company in Serbia

A Scotland-based engineering company entrusted cargo-partner with the transport, warehousing, and customs clearance of an oversized shipment weighing 12,600 kg in Serbia. Although cargo-partner’s Belgrade warehouse was already at full capacity, the local team managed to provide swift and secure warehousing, meeting the customer’s specific handling and storage requirements. In addition, the team managed the final leg of the shipment and provided specialized equipment for the oversized cargo. Despite numerous handling steps, the packages arrived on time and in perfect condition.

A Network of Expertise Supporting Project Cargo Needs

These achievements of the past year reinforce cargo-partner’s role as a trusted partner in project cargo logistics worldwide. Backed by a global network of experts, cargo-partner is well equipped to support complex project cargo needs and provide its customers worldwide with reliable and flexible logistics solutions.

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