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Offshore Vessel Direct Discharge Operation – Canada to UK

Shipment Overview

Transport From:
Sheet Harbour

Port of Loading:
Halifax

Port of Discharge:
Liverpool

Final Deliveries:
Aberdeen & Great Yarmouth

Freight Modes:
Sea Freight | Project Cargo | Road Transport

Equipment Used:
– 14 x 40ft Mafi Trailers
– 24 Lifts
– 155 Tons
– 650 CBM

Project Type:
Offshore Vessel Discharge and Specialist UK Transport Coordination

The Challenge

The project required the coordination of offshore cargo discharge operations combined with immediate onward transportation to multiple UK delivery points.

Due to the cargo volume, operational timing, and specialist handling requirements, detailed planning was required to minimise delays, reduce handling risks, and ensure efficient discharge directly from the offshore vessel onto awaiting transport equipment.

The Solution

DC Global Freight coordinated the direct discharge operation from the offshore vessel at Liverpool using 14 Mafi trailers positioned and prepared in advance for immediate cargo transfer.

By utilising the vessel’s own gear and labour during the discharge process, the project significantly reduced crane hire requirements and associated labour costs while maintaining operational efficiency.

The cargo was then expedited to final delivery points in Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth exactly as strategically planned.

Execution

The operation involved:
– Offshore vessel discharge coordination
– Mafi trailer planning and positioning
– Direct cargo transfer operations
– UK transport coordination
– Weekend discharge operations
– Multi-location delivery management
– Dedicated operational attendance at loading and discharge points
– Expedited shipment planning

DC Global Freight personnel attended both loading and discharge locations to ensure complete operational oversight throughout the shipment process.

The Outcome

The shipment was successfully discharged and transported according to the planned operational schedule without delays.

The direct discharge strategy enabled:
– Faster cargo handling
– Reduced crane hire costs
– Lower labour costs
– Immediate onward transportation
– Improved operational efficiency

The project demonstrated DC Global Freight’s ability to manage specialist offshore and project cargo operations using strategically planned logistics solutions.

Key Project Facts

– 14 x 40ft Mafi trailers utilised
– 24 specialist lifts coordinated
– 155 tons cargo handled
– 650 CBM cargo volume
– Weekend direct discharge operation
– Immediate onward UK transportation
– Reduced crane hire and labour costs

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– Offshore Logistics
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– Project Cargo
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– Heavy Cargo
– Specialist Transport
– UK Distribution

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Yankee Dryer Heavy Lift

Shipment Overview

Delivery Location:
Shotton Mill

Freight Modes:
Heavy Lift Road Transport | Project Cargo

Cargo:
147.6Te Yankee Dryer

Specialist Equipment:
16 Axle Girder Frame Trailer

Project Type:
Heavy Lift Industrial Cargo Delivery and Site Positioning

The Challenge

The project involved the specialist transport, unloading, and final positioning of a 147.6Te Yankee Dryer at Shotton Mill.

Due to the cargo dimensions and weight, the operation required detailed engineering planning, specialist lifting coordination, and controlled site delivery procedures to ensure the cargo could be transported and positioned safely.

The project also required careful coordination between transport operations, crane lifting procedures, and final cargo positioning at site.

The Solution

DC Global Freight coordinated the unloading operation, crane management, and final transport delivery to Shotton Mill using specialist heavy lift transport equipment.

A 16 axle girder frame trailer was utilised to safely transport the cargo while detailed engineering planning ensured the unloading and positioning operations could be completed efficiently and safely.

The operation involved close coordination between lifting teams, transport specialists, and site personnel throughout the delivery process.

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Covid Charter Vessel Operations – China to UK

Shipment Overview

Ports of Loading:
Ningbo & Shanghai

Ports of Discharge:
Liverpool & Teesport

Freight Modes:
Sea Freight | Road Freight | Rail Freight

Vessels:
– Tasmanic Winter
– Saga Faith
– Saga Flora
– BBC Ukraine
– UniSpace

Project Type:
Full charter vessel operations during the Covid shipping disruption period.

The Challenge

During the Covid pandemic, global shipping markets faced severe disruption including container shortages, port congestion, reduced vessel availability, and major delays across international supply chains.

Maintaining reliable cargo movement from China to the UK became increasingly difficult for importers relying on consistent freight capacity and predictable transit times.

The project required DC Global Freight to secure dedicated vessel space and coordinate large-scale cargo movement under extremely challenging global shipping conditions.

The Solution

DC Global Freight coordinated the direct charter of five container vessels operating from Ningbo and Shanghai to Liverpool and Teesport.

By arranging full charter vessel operations, the shipments avoided additional port calls and significantly reduced transit complexity during a period of major global disruption.

The project also required coordinated UK transport planning using both road and rail freight solutions to ensure cargo distribution continued efficiently after discharge.

Execution

The operation involved:
– Direct vessel charter coordination
– International freight planning
– Multi-modal transport management
– UK road freight coordination
– Rail freight support
– Port discharge planning
– Ongoing shipment communication and visibility

Dedicated charter arrangements enabled faster and more reliable cargo movement compared to heavily congested standard shipping services operating during the Covid period.

The Outcome

DC Global Freight successfully managed full charter vessel operations carrying up to 5000 TEUs during one of the most challenging periods in modern global shipping.

The project provided:
– Faster transit times
– Reduced supply chain disruption
– Reliable cargo movement
– Improved shipment control
– Efficient UK distribution support

By securing dedicated vessel capacity and coordinating multi-modal delivery solutions, DC Global Freight helped maintain critical supply chain continuity for UK import operations during the Covid shipping crisis.

Key Project Facts

– Full charter operations of 5 vessels
– Up to 5000 TEUs carried
– Direct China to UK routing
– No additional port calls
– Multi-modal UK distribution
– Coordinated road and rail freight delivery

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– Sea Freight
– Retail & Importers
– Global Logistics
– Covid Logistics
– Supply Chain Solutions
– Charter Vessels
– Multi-modal Freight