Amidst a blizzard at -25℃, an 8,000-kilometer transportation route was undergoing its most severe test. Ahead lay a congested border checkpoint, and beneath the vehicles was a 15-centimeter-thick layer of snow. After 194 days of continuous day-and-night travel, how did one navigate through the snowstorm? And for the 380 tons of “delicate” cargo, how was a safe arrival without damage ensured? It was a race against time, weather, and the solution delivered by COSCO SHIPPING.

Recently, COSCO SHIPPING Logistics & Supply Chain Management successfully escorted 380 tons of ultra-heavy generators to a customer’s facility in Termez, Uzbekistan, facilitating the construction of a 1,600 MW gas combined cycle power station in the region and achieving a significant breakthrough.

The generators departed from the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, traversed the Eurasian continent, and arrived in Uzbekistan. This transportation journey can only be described as an arduous challenge.

Keeping the Equipment Warm

Constant temperature protection and real-time monitoring: To address the equipment's sensitivity to temperature and humidity, the team implemented a dual protection system of “full-process constant temperature protection + real-time monitoring.” They closely monitored equipment status 24 hours a day, eliminating potential risks from low temperatures to core components at the source, ensuring that precision equipment remained “safe and sound” even in extreme cold.

Ensuring Safe Traction

Multi-party collaboration + route control: The team coordinated in advance with local meteorological and road authorities to obtain accurate warning information on weather and traffic conditions. Multiple escort forces were deployed at key sections to strictly control the entire transportation route. Even in icy and snowy conditions, the transportation fleet moved forward steadily.

Opening a Cross-Border Fast Lane

Intermodal transport + expedited customs clearance: The team flexibly adopted an intermodal transport mode combining “European road + Black Sea shipping + Central Asian road,” maximizing transportation efficiency. Pre-approval for cross-border customs clearance was completed 72 hours in advance, successfully resolving congestion issues at border ports, significantly reducing waiting time, and ensuring the efficient and smooth progress of the entire transportation process.

Building a Strong Safety Barrier

Exclusive brackets + continuous monitoring: To prevent risks such as displacement and friction-related damage to the generator during transportation, the team specially designed “iron shoes” as brackets. These were utilized throughout the process, with continuous monitoring of the equipment’s stability. From departure to delivery, we ensured that the “giant” remained unharmed.