Moving renewable energy cargo through narrow mountains

Case Studies

Challenge

Transport a 113-ton rotor shaft from a factory in Switzerland through narrow mountain passes and tunnels to a hydropower site in northern Italy. This became even more complicated because the two countries had different rules for convoy transportation, requiring an exchange of vehicles at the border.

Solution

  • Route planning
  • Permit applications
  • Heavy, out-of-gauge (OOG) road shipments
  • Escorts & convoys
  • Specialized transportation equipment

Benefits

  • The rotor shaft was safely delivered to its end destination without incident
  • Route surveys for preemptive contingency planning
  • Communication with road authorities in both countries

OIA's project logistics team transported a 113 metric ton rotor shaft from a factory in Switzerland to a hydropower site in northern Italy.

Moving oversized cargo?

OIA has shipped massive rotors, turbines, planes, armatures, and even an entire museum exhibit.

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