What Project Cargo Operation Was Completed by EccoFreight?
EccoFreight Transport Service, S.L., a member of the Mega Move Alliance (MMA), coordinated a project cargo shipment from the Port of Barcelona, Spain, to Puerto Caucedo, the Dominican Republic, for final delivery to JABIL. The cargo consisted of two EO Sterilizer chambers (breakbulk/OOG), each measuring 16.61 M × 3.91 M × 4.03 M and weighing 48.3 tons, plus 12 accessory packages shipped in 2 × 40-foot Open Top and 2 × 40-foot High Cube containers.
How Was the Shipment Managed?
From Madrid, EccoFreight managed the origin scope, including industrial packaging supervision, heavy-lift port operations and marine survey certification, coordinating eight independent stakeholders against a single fixed vessel schedule. At destination, the cargo underwent customs clearance and final delivery to JABIL, ensuring a seamless logistics chain across the Atlantic.
What Challenges Were Encountered and Overcome?
- Out-of-Gauge Dimensions: Each unit exceeded a 40-foot container’s internal length by more than 4 M, requiring direct breakbulk loading instead of containerized transport.
- Exceptional Road Transport: The 16.61 M, 48.3-ton units required special convoy permits, dedicated trucks and pre-approved route planning.
- Gearless Heavy Lift: Specialized lifting arrangements and continuous on-site supervision ensured the safe handling of each chamber.
- Fixed Delivery Schedule: A reverse-planned project schedule synchronized all stakeholders to meet JABIL’s installation deadline.
Project Details Overview
| Description | Details |
| Company | EccoFreight Transport Service, S.L. |
| Port of Loading | Port of Barcelona (APM Terminals / ZAL), Spain |
| Port of Discharge | Puerto Caucedo, the Dominican Republic |
| Final Delivery | JABIL |
| Cargo | 2 EO Sterilizer Chambers + 12 Accessory Packages |
| Cargo Dimensions | 16.61 M × 3.91 M × 4.03 M (each chamber) |
| Cargo Weight | 48.3 tons each |
| Container Equipment | 2 × 40-foot Open Top + 2 × 40-foot High Cube |
| Distance | Approx. 3,900 nautical miles (7,200 km) |
| Scope of Work | Packaging supervision, heavy-lift operations, marine survey certification and breakbulk loading |
| Key Challenges | OOG dimensions, exceptional road permits, gearless heavy lift and fixed delivery schedule |
Summary
EccoFreight Transport Service, S.L. successfully delivered two oversized EO Sterilizer chambers and related equipment from Spain to the Dominican Republic. Through careful planning, specialized heavy-lift operations and precise scheduling, the company completed the shipment safely and on time, showcasing its expertise in project cargo, heavy-lift transportation and project logistics.
