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TOTAL LOGISTICS OPERATION - FROM CONCEPT TO DELIVERY
We offer end-to-end logistics management encompassing the entire supply chain from concept to final delivery.
Our scope includes:
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Feasibility Studies:
Comprehensive feasibility studies for movement of cargo via air, sea and surface,
evaluating cost, time and risk parameters.
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Procurement & Sourcing:
Procurement of goods including heavy engineering goods, project cargo
(ODC - Over Dimensional Cargo / OWC - Over Weight Cargo), loose bulk cargo
and process raw materials for Gas, Chemical, Power, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous industries.
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Chartering & Multimodal Transportation:
Selection of suitable vessel chartering or part cargo, and choosing optimal
multimodal transportation (Sea-Air-Road-Rail) as per requirement, ensuring safe
and economical movement from Port of Origin till Port of Discharge.
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Compliance & Documentation:
The entire operation is executed abiding by the policies of trade bodies and
international trade regulations, including customs, insurance, and statutory
clearances, ensuring seamless and dispute-free delivery.
ODC, OWC & HYDRAULIC AXLE CONFIGURATION - SPECIALIZED PROJECT LOGISTICS1. ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo)
Cargo that exceeds the standard dimensions of normal container/trailer.
Example: Length > 12m, Width > 2.5m, Height > 2.5m, like Bridge Girders, Chimneys, Pressure Vessels for Power / Gas / Chemical Plants.2. OWC (Over Weight Cargo)
Cargo that exceeds the permissible axle load limits for road transport.
Example: Weight > 40-49 MT on a single trailer, like Transformers (100-300 MT), Turbines, Heavy Reactors for Ferrous / Non-Ferrous.Often, ODC is also OWC.3. HYDRAULIC AXLE / HYDRAULIC MODULAR TRAILER (HMT / SPMT) CONFIGURATION
For safe movement of ODC/OWC, we use Hydraulic Multi-Axle Trailers.How configuration is decided:A) Weight Distribution Study:Total Cargo Weight + Trailer Tare Weight = Gross WeightPermissible load per axle line = 12-18 MT (as per State RTO & MoRTH)No. of Axle Lines Required = Gross Weight / Permissible load per axle
Ex: 120 MT Transformer needs minimum 10-12 axle lines.B) Types of Configuration:8 Axle, 12 Axle, 16 Axle Hydraulic Trailer - For 60-150 MTModular Combination: 2x12 = 24 axles, 3x12 = 36 axles side-by-side (for 200-500 MT)SPMT (Self Propelled Modular Transporter): For in-plant movement / Port to jetty, up to 1000 MT+C) Critical Parameters for Feasibility:Turning Radius: Swing radius of ODC at curves.Axle Spacing & Load: To cross bridges - we provide Bridge Calculation & Bending Moment to PWD / NHAI.Height Clearance: Under HT lines, Flyovers, Toll Plazas.Road Width & Gradient: For Ghat sections.Puller / Pusher: Use of 2x Puller Tractors (450 HP) for heavy gradient.D) Permissions & Compliance:RTO - ODC Movement Permission from Origin & Transit StatesPWD / NHAI - Bridge & Road Stress AnalysisElectricity Board - Shutdown / Height clearancePolice Escort - For 24+ axle configurationMarine / Port Trust - If RO-RO / Barge movement required
Concinment with Hydraulic Axles on road
ODC/ OWC OPERATION ON RO-RO JETTY
Technical Analysis of the subject operation:
Cargo: Large Pressure Vessel / Reactor (Orange - Looks like for Chemical / Power / Gas plant) - ODC + OWCTrailer
Configuration: Hydraulic Axle Modular TrailerVisible
Axle Lines: 8 Axle Lines (16 rows of wheels = 64 tyres)Type: 8 x 4 row - Hydraulic Low BedCapacity: Approx. 80 - 120 MT gross in this configurationSteering: All hydraulic axles are self-steering - can be seen turning for curves - critical for ODC feasibility.Lashing: Chain lashing + wooden saddles - as per international multimodal safety.
What this proves for our consultancy:
"Execution of ODC/OWC Project Cargo (Pressure Vessel) on 8-Axle Line Hydraulic Modular Trailer with full route feasibility, bridge load calculation and multimodal compliance as per specific requirement
Multimodal logistics combines air, sea, road, and rail transport into a single coordinated contract and flow to optimize speed, cost, and reliability.
Modes of Freight Transportation
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Air Freight
Used for high-value, sensitive, or urgent cargo when speed is the top priority.
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Sea (Ocean) Freight
Ideal for heavy, bulky, or high-volume international shipments across oceans at a lower cost.
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Rail Freight
Provides an efficient, sustainable, and high-capacity option for long-distance land transit.
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Road (Trucking) Freight
Offers the ultimate flexibility for crucial first-mile and last-mile door deliveries.
Core Benefits of Multimodal Integration
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Cost Efficiency
Balances expensive fast legs (air) with economical bulk legs (sea/rail)
to cut overall shipping expenses by 10% to 20%.
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Resilience
Re-routes shipments smoothly via alternative pathways if a specific
port or rail line faces congestion.
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Sustainability
Shifts long-haul heavy cargo away from congested highways to rail and
maritime networks, lowering carbon emissions.
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Unified Freight Contract
Handled under a single unified freight forwarding contract, meaning
you deal with one provider rather than coordinating multiple carriers independently.
Value Proposition
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Reduced Logistics Costs
Our specialized services are designed to identify and eliminate
inefficiencies, leading to significant cost reductions in your overall logistics spend.
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Faster & Reliable Delivery
Streamlined processes and tailored solutions ensure your cargo moves
swiftly and arrives on time, every time.
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Real-Time Visibility
Gain complete transparency throughout the logistics journey with our
advanced operating systems. Monitor cargo’s location and status in
real-time, allowing for informed decision-making.
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Risk Management
Our experienced team anticipates and mitigates potential risks
associated with international shipping.
Logistic Feasibility studies
A logistics feasibility study across air, sea, and surface (road/rail) transport requires evaluating multiple operational vectors to find the ideal balance of cost, transit speed, and capacity.
A comprehensive visual framework breakdown, alongside direct comparisons and core components needed for a multimodal logistics analysis we adhere to following a matrix.
Multimodal Transport Feasibility Matrix
When conducting a feasibility study, these key parameters dictate the choices between the core modes of transit.
Integrated Logistics Solutions
Turnkey Logistics Management for EPC Projects
In an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project, logistics is not a separate activity; it is the backbone of the entire project lifecycle. Professional logistics ensures that critical equipment reaches site safely, compliantly and exactly when erection requires it.
1. Petrochemical & Refinery
- Transportation of distillation columns, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and reactors (ODC/OWC) on hydraulic multi-axle trailers.
- Heavy-haul feasibility studies from port of origin to refinery site.
- Hazardous chemical handling with PESO and DG compliance.
2. Power Plant — Thermal, Gas & Hydro
- Movement of turbines, generators, transformers (100–350 MT), boilers and cooling towers.
- Specialized 12/16/20 axle-line configurations with puller-pusher arrangements for gradients.
- Route surveys, bridge-load calculations, NHAI/PWD approvals and HT-line shutdown coordination.
3. Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals
- Movement of copper cathodes, wire-rod coils, transformers and process reactor vessels.
- Iron ore, coal and alumina logistics through vessel chartering and rail-road multimodal movement.
- Secure movement of steel coils, plates and billets with correct lashing and restraint.
4. Process Gas, Chemical & Fertilizer Plants
- ODC movement of reactor vessels, chimneys and storage tanks with police escort and RTO permissions.
- International procurement support, EXIM/DGFT compliance and EPCG benefit coordination.
Our Scope Under EPC
- Pre-bid feasibility: Route survey, cost estimation, axle-configuration chart and permit list.
- Engineering: Load distribution, lashing scheme and centre-of-gravity study.
- Procurement logistics: Vendor-to-port transport, customs clearance and break-bulk/Ro-Ro vessel booking.
- Project transportation: Port-to-site movement by hydraulic axle, barge and rail.
- Site handling: Offloading and erection support with high-capacity cranes up to 500 MT.
- Compliance: Full adherence to INCOTERMS, EXIM Policy, DGFT and Port Trust regulations.
Value Addition: We save 12–15% of total EPC cost through optimized axle configuration, multimodal shifts, avoided demurrage and just-in-time delivery for erection.
ENGINEERING MOVES ON LOGISTICS — WE DELIVER YOUR EPC, FROM PORT OF ORIGIN TO FOUNDATION.
Our objective is to provide a single-window, cost-effective and time-bound logistics solution with complete risk mitigation.