Module Transportation

In the heavy transport and logistics sector, module transport presents a complex, high-risk challenge that requires meticulous planning, specialized expertise, and advanced equipment. TWD can streamline your module transport project, ensuring efficient and cost-effective execution.

To achieve this with minimal disruption, it’s essential to have a structured approach integrating engineering, equipment design, and operational management. With over a decade of experience, our team offers a comprehensive consultancy service that addresses every aspect of module transport, from initial design to final installation. Our solutions help mitigate risks, reduce costs, and increase project efficiency by closely monitoring all phases of transport.

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Are you considering applying modern modular approaches in your construction projects? Our recently published Guidebook on Mastering Challenges in Modular Construction offers an extensive discussion on the general advantages and disadvantages of modular construction, focusing on the solutions to sea transport engineering challenges. If you want to learn more, download our Guidebook here.

Customized Transport Planning

Transporting modules requires more than just logistics coordination; it involves a deep understanding of the modules’ structural design and the impact of transport on these structures. Our experienced heavy lift engineers work closely with your team from the early project stage to identify all potential challenges. We integrate transport considerations into the design phase to ensure that each module is structurally optimized for the journey. This approach prevents costly surprises while minimizing interface risks between marine and land logistics, site surveys, and equipment selection. We manage the entire process from the fabrication yard to the installation to ensure the safest and most efficient transport solution.

Expert Method Engineering

Our method engineering service is designed as a critical resource throughout your project. Whether you are starting a new project or optimizing an ongoing one, we provide expert consultancy throughout the entire transport cycle. Our team ensures that every decision regarding vessel selection, transport methods, equipment, and load-in/load-out operations is thoroughly planned and executed. This way we enable the safe transport of your modules and help you maintain adherence to deadlines, avoiding costly delays. Our method engineering service is tailored to your specific needs, to carry out your project smoothly from start to finish.

Mission Equipment Design for Optimal Success

The right mission equipment is essential to facilitate the safe and efficient transport of modules. Our in-house design team specializes in creating robust, custom-designed equipment, including grillages, sea fastening interfaces, transport beams, and lifting frames. Our designs are developed to support your chosen construction method and ensure optimal safety and efficiency.

Marine Transport Engineering and On-Site Operational Support

When marine logistics are involved in module transport, additional complexities arise. Our marine engineers are skilled in addressing those challenges, including structural integrity verification, stability analysis, and weather routing. We also support you in determining necessary temporary reinforcements, assessing cargo accelerations, and ensuring your transport equipment is fit for purpose. After the marine phase, we offer on-site support for the smooth integration of your modules into the plant system. This includes on-site inspection, logistics coordination, mobilization assistance, and design risk assessments.

Marine Warranty Surveying and Comprehensive Project Management

Beyond the technical aspects of module transport, we assist you with obtaining Marine Warranty Surveying (MWS) certifications, which are crucial for the safety and security of your cargo during transport. Our services include reviewing engineering documents, assessing procedures and method statements, and providing vessel and equipment surveys. We issue Certificates of Approval and conduct vessel on/off hire surveys making sure all aspects of the project meet industry standards and insurance requirements.

We are Happy to Help with Your Next Challenge

TWD is an international engineering firm with our roots in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Since 2007, we have built a vast track record in method engineering and designing future-proof lifting tools for the heavy lift and transport market. Access our Track Record and explore how our multidisciplinary teams helped companies like Jumbo, DHL, NewWaves, and AVAX succeed in their projects. Feel free to contact us if you would like to learn more or talk about your challenges.

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Break Bulk Seafastening

Seafastening has been at the core of our business from the beginning. In the heavy lift and transport industry, these seafastening structures represent a significant cost. At TWD, we recognize that the variability of seafastening structures within projects leads to decreased reusability and increased depreciation. We believe that optimizing the design of these structures can significantly improve a project by reducing steel usage, cutting costs, and optimizing the process.

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Lifting Equipment

Our tailored lifting solutions ensure that lifting operations are safe and successful. TWD specializes in designing both dedicated and adaptable lifting frames.