Founded in 2005, Gianti Logistics has grown into one of the largest logistics companies in Georgia and the wider Caucasus region. The company delivers a comprehensive range of services including road, sea, rail, air and multimodal transportation, with particular expertise in out-of-gauge (OOG) and heavy-lift cargo.
Operating its own truck fleet, a customs-bonded terminal in Poti one of Georgia’s key industrial hubs, as well as bonded and non-bonded warehouses within the Tbilisi customs clearance zone, Gianti Logistics provides fully integrated logistics solutions tailored to complex industrial projects.
At the beginning of 2026, Gianti Logistics successfully executed the transportation of 6 Wärtsilä gas engines from the Port of Poti (Georgia) to Kazakhstan, marking a significant milestone in regional project logistics.
Each unit weighed 152 tons and exceeded 4.7 meters in height. This shipment represents the heaviest cargo ever transported along the Poti–Red Bridge corridor, establishing a new operational benchmark for the route and further reinforcing Gianti Logistics’ capability in managing complex super-heavy transportation projects.
The project began with a comprehensive engineering phase that included detailed 2D and 3D simulations, technical drawings, and method statements. Every operational parameter was carefully defined and later executed under real conditions, strictly adhering to approved permits and engineering calculations, a critical requirement given the extreme unit weight.
A full bridge analysis was conducted along the entire route. Gianti Logistics’ engineering team evaluated structural capacities and load-bearing limits of each bridge and defined a precise crossing methodology, including:
- Allowable tonnage
- Exact trailer positioning on bridge spans
- Speed restrictions
- Limitations on simultaneous crossings
One of the most demanding phases of the project was obtaining transportation permits for cargo classified under the super-heavy category. This scale of movement not previously executed in Georgia.
Gianti Logistics worked in close cooperation with national road authorities throughout an extensive approval process. The team conducted regular coordination meetings on a weekly basis, presenting a fully engineered transport concept supported by detailed route studies, 2D and 3D simulations, and comprehensive bridge analysis reports.
During these sessions, Gianti Logistics provided technical justification demonstrating the feasibility and safety of the proposed transportation method, including load distribution calculations, bridge crossing methodologies, and operational restrictions. Through consistent technical engagement and transparent planning, the company successfully validated the transport concept and achieved final approval, effectively proving the route’s feasibility for super-heavy cargo movements.
The successful outcome not only enabled project execution but also established a new reference framework for future heavy transport operations within the country.
Upon vessel arrival, the extreme unit weight required a carefully controlled discharge operation. Gianti Logistics took the initiative to supply specialized high-capacity lifting slings suitable for super-heavy cargo operations.
These slings were carefully selected to meet the required load parameters and were provided to ensure a safe and controlled transfer of the engines from the vessel directly onto the hydraulic trailers, maintaining full stability and load control throughout the operation.
To meet strict project timelines and ensure synchronized delivery, Gianti Logistics carried out a synchronized loading operation at the Port of Poti, deploying and loading 56 trucks simultaneously a clear demonstration of the company’s operational capacity and project execution capabilities.
The project’s success was driven by seamless collaboration between Gianti Logistics’ project managers, engineers, drivers, and hydraulic module operators. Their synchronized execution ensured safe handling, on-time delivery, and flawless completion of one of the most technically demanding transports ever carried out on the corridor.
This project not only expands Gianti Logistics’ heavy-lift capabilities but also sets a new operational standard for super-heavy cargo transportation across the Caucasus region, reinforcing the company’s position as a leading project logistics provider in Eurasia.
