International logistics and project cargo management from Marghera (Venice) to Africa.
“The man who swims against the stream knows the strength of it.” — Thomas Woodrow Wilson
While most people go with the flow, one of our major clients in Nigeria decided to challenge it right at home. How? By installing a high-tech Jacuzzi® professional swim spa designed for training against the current.
When dealing with world-leading brands, we aren’t just talking about wellness, but true masterpieces of engineering and design. Managing the logistics for luxury goods of this value requires elite expertise and tailor-made solutions. In fact, our team has been trusted with multiple international shipments for this brand across various African nations, including Zambia and Senegal.
However, exporting the monumental SPA AQUAFIT19 model to Nigeria represented a unique challenge, earning its place among the most distinctive and complex out-of-gauge (OOG) transport projects ever managed by our team.
As a premier international freight forwarder based in Italy, we specialize in turning complex cross-border challenges into seamless global operations.
Logistics & Securing Protocols for Out-of-Gauge (OOG) Cargo Shipping
Planning international transport for high-value, oversized cargo leaves zero room for improvisation. Every single phase of the journey was meticulously engineered by our logistics specialists in Marghera (Venice, Italy) to guarantee the absolute safety and integrity of the load.
Here are the key phases of the operation:
Pick-up and Consolidation at our Venice Hub: The swim spa was initially transported to and stored at our strategic hub in Marghera (Venice), a crucial European gateway for global transit.
Flat Rack Container Loading: Due to the massive dimensions of the product, we utilized a Flat Rack container. This open-top, open-sided equipment is the perfect solution to ensure maximum stability for industrial and oversized cargo during ocean freight.
Precision Lashing & Tarpaulin Protection: Our technicians executed millimeter-precise lashing and securing to anchor the structure to the container. We then wrapped the unit in a heavy-duty, waterproof tarpaulin to protect the Jacuzzi® from harsh marine weather, humidity, and saltwater.
In-House Export Customs Clearance in Italy: To optimize transit times and completely avoid delays or port congestion, all export customs procedures were handled directly inside our own bonded warehouses in Italy.
Tailor-Made Solutions for Your International Freight
The result? We delivered a high-end product to our client in Nigeria in flawless condition, successfully navigating the bureaucratic and logistical complexities of transcontinental transport.
Managing projects of this caliber means delivering “exceptional transport” in every sense of the word: for the scale of the cargo, the value of the goods, and the pinpoint precision of our service.
Need to move industrial machinery or out-of-gauge cargo abroad?
Whether you are shipping from Italy to Africa or targeting any other global destination, our team is ready to develop the ideal logistical strategy for your business. Contact our Italian headquarters today.
