Situation
When operations at an oil refinery were at risk of being halted, the Air Partner Cargo team swiftly executed the time-critical transport of a vital valve to ensure production could continue without interruption.
Solution
The valve was transported from Roma Fiumicino to the Middle East. Weighing over 20 tonnes and measuring well over 3 meters in height, transporting the oversized equipment required specialist planning from the Air Partner team to ensure its safe transportation. Antonov Airlines' AN-124-100 was used to carry the item, and an external ramp and crane were required for loading due to the size of the valve. The item had to be accommodated via an extra metal frame and super-strong shackles for lashing.
Time was of the essence to ensure that the valve was delivered on time; any delays would have stopped the extraction operation, and the Air Partner team worked around the clock to ensure it was delivered on time to the client. The team worked around the clock, closely with Gruber Logistics Italy and Alha Group on this time-critical mission.
Eliska Hill, SVP Cargo – UK & ROW commented, “With fast-paced operations in industries such as energy, delays are simply not an option. Air Partner has a proven track record in responding to time-critical missions, ensuring precision and reliability every step of the way. This particular delivery required specialist planning to ensure the oversized equipment was delivered with care and on time.”
Eugene Kiva, Commercial Executive at Antonov Airlines, commented: "This particular unit required using our special loading equipment (ramp system) and external cranes, due to very sensitive lifting and lashing points.
The Shipper had to produce and weld some extra shackles on the bottom of the unit, for our technical team to be able to lash it properly inside our aircraft and withstand all the G-forces during the flight."
Meeting Your Time-Critical Needs
Air Partner’s Cargo Team provides tailored Time Critical solutions, from urgent documents to oversized cargo, accommodating shipments of all sizes. The team is available 24/7 for immediate support and provides an end-to-end service, closely managing every detail for clients. With a global network and extensive expertise, Air Partner ensures goods can be delivered anywhere in the world via their cargo service.