In a major logistics operation, AAL Shipping (AAL) successfully transported three heavy lift modules from Hai Phong, Vietnam, to British Columbia, Canada, destined for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant.
Details of the operation
The cargo included two vertical flares of more than 50 meters in length, essential equipment for the safe combustion of polluting gases. safe combustion of pollutant gases in industrial in industrial processes. The size and weight of the modules required a specialized vessel, which in this case was the AAL Bangkok, of the S-Class fleet, with a lifting capacity of 700 metric tons and a multipurpose design.
During the operation, engineers realized that the modules were so tall and long that they would not fit in the warehouse in the conventional way. To remedy this, they repositioned the between-deck panels to a higher level, creating more vertical clearance, which allowed the two larger modules to be placed directly on the bottom of the hold with only 50 millimeters of clearance above the cargo and 1 meter at the ends for lashing.
A setback and responsiveness
During the operation, there was an unforeseen change of plans in the unloading, which was not specified, but in spite of this, thanks to the good initial initial planning and collaboration with local personnel, they were able to unload the cargo successfully, showing flexibility and problem-solving skills.
What is the commercial and strategic significance of the operation?
Beyond the operational success, AAL executivesemphasize that this voyage marks their return to and strengthening of the Pacific trade lane, which connects Asia to North America. They want to demonstrate to customers that they can offer a highly competitive service on this route, with regular shipping options to the Persian Gulf and the U.S. hub.
This operation serves as a success story for the company to show the market that they have the experience and the equipment to manage large-scale heavy haulage and energy infrastructure projects on a large scale anywhere in the world.
Source: AAL Shipping
