600 tons of drilling pipes shipped to Central America

Exxon ha scoperto, a fine gennaio, un nuovo giacimento petrolifero al largo della costa della Guyana.
(per chi non fosse troppo ferrato in geografia, siamo nell’America Meridionale, ai confini con il Venezuela!)
Per procedere con l’estrazione sono necessarie speciali aste di perforazione, al momento disponibili solo in Italia.
Ecco dunque l’incarico dato alla Fortune International Transport per il trasporto di 5 chilometri di tubi dall’Italia alla Guyana.
Considerato che i 5 chilometri sono suddivisi in “pezzi” da 10/15 metri cadauno, si tratta di caricare una nave apposta per trasferire l’intero lotto di merce (600 tonnellate, in totale!).

Poiché non esistono servizi “diretti” dall’Italia a Georgetown (ed il noleggio di una nave “esclusiva” sarebbe troppo oneroso) la soluzione ottimale è quella di trasferire l’intera partita di merce da Marina di Carrara ad Anversa con una nave “coaster”.
Ad Anversa poi l’intero lotto di merce verrà trasbordato (sotto la supervisione del corrispondente belga della Fortune, Europe Cargo) su una nave “ocean going vessel” per raggiungere la Guyana.
Tutta l’operazione dovrebbe concludersi entro un massimo di cinque settimane.
All’arrivo a destino a dirigere le operazioni di sbarco ci sarà il corrispondente locale della Fortune (Ramps Logistics).
Quindi un grande lavoro di collaborazione tra aziende all’avanguardia nel settore del trasporto marittimo (sarà un caso che tutte tre le aziende siano state premiate, negli ultimi tempi, per la loro professionalità e competenza?)
Insomma, l’esperienza nel settore e la conoscenza delle soluzioni ottimali sono sempre vincenti quando si devono fare le cose per bene!
Alla prossima
Paolo Federici

Fortune International Transport with Shipment of Turbine & Machinery to India

2017 has started well for Fortune International Transport in Italy with the shipping of a turbine and its machinery to India.

The ‘all-Italian’ turbine, produced by GE in Florence, was loaded onto the vessel departing from La Spezia destined to a facility for the production of fertilizers in India.

The various pieces with oversized measurements, some packed and some unpacked, were placed on flat-rack containers and properly & safely secured as displayed in the below photos (click to view full size).

This high-value cargo (EUR €3 million) was successfully handled, all under the careful supervision of Fortune International Transport (PCN members in Italy, based in Milan).

http://www.fortuneitaly.it

PCN Members Cooperate to Handle 5 Cranes from Italy to Iran

We are pleased to report a successful cooperation between 2 PCN members – Aryamasir International Transport (Iran) and Fortune International Transport (Italy).

The project involved 5 Manotti cranes (3 x ARM 350 and 2 x ARM 600) shipped from Genoa in Italy to Bandar Abbas in Iran. General Manager at Aryamasir International Transport, Afshin Daryaie explains; “Fortune International Transport had the main role in this project by loading & handling the cranes from Genoa to Bandar Abbas as well as sourcing and managing the sales job. Aryamasir then handled the delivery of the cargo to the final destination in Iran as well as liaising with the receiver.

We would like to thank Mr. Paolo Federici, Managing Director at Fortune International Transport – we appreciate your support and trust!”

Pictured right is one of the ARM 600 cranes with a weight of 145tns which was loaded on ‘Jolly Vanadio’ with Messina Line.

http://www.aryamasir.com

Fortune Handle Transport of 120tn Transformer in Italy

Fortune International Transport are PCN members in Italy and have recently handled the transport of a 120tn transformer.

The transformer was moved by truck at night to Marghera (Venice) port where it was shipped to Sweden. Managing Director, Paolo Federici stated; “We are proud that this project was entirely ‘made in Italy’! An Italian factory producing an Italian product, trucked with an Italian company with an Italian driver, using an Italian freight forwarder (Fortune International Transport) with an Italian port of departure!”.

The pictures in the thumbnail gallery below show the truck at the factory loading the transformer as well as the loading operations at the port.

PCN Members Team Up to Transport Big Asphalt Mixing Plant

Fortune International Transport (PCN member in Italy) are pleased to report the details of a large asphalt mixing plant being moved from Italy to Oman.

Fortune have transported the over-dimensional pieces from the factory to the loading port of Venice. At Venice, the loading operations are coordinated on-site by Fortune’s expert staff. The project cargo, totalling over 2,000cbm, is secured on board the ‘BSLE Teresa’ for the voyage to Sohar, Oman.

At Sohar, the discharging operations are supervised by PCN member in Oman, Muscat International Shipping & Logistics (MIS). After the completion of the clearing operations, the entire plant will be delivered to the site.

Once mounted and installed, this asphalt mixing plant will be capable of producing up to 320tns of bitumen per hour. Paolo Federici (Managing Director at Fortune International Transport) elaborates; “Over 3,400 similar asphalt mixing plants (produced in Italy) have been installed across the globe with all equipped with the latest generation of core components (all of which are manufactured in Switzerland) including the screens, mixers, filters, dryer drums and burners”. Once completed, the mounted plant will resemble the examples pictured below.

http://www.mismuscat.com

Fortune in Italy Transport Dismantled Paper Plant to India

Fortune International Transport (PCN members in Italy) were established in 1991 and offer a full range of project cargo and heavy lift services. Managing Director at Fortune, Paolo Federici is the Vice President of the Italian Small Forwarders Association of Milan (SPEDAPI) and Secretary of the Propeller Club Port of Milan. Paolo is also in charge of press releases on behalf of another Italian Forwarders Association (CONFAPITRASPORTI) and teaches Transport & Logistics at the LIUC University whilst running an Italian blog dedicated to sea transport issues.

Fortune have recently handled a small paper plant which was dismantled in Italy and transported to Tuticorin, India as photographed in the gallery below.

Paolo states; “A very professional job was required to stuff the containers (mostly being flat racks) with careful measurements taken to ensure the safe and secure delivery. Special care was also required in the packing of the cargo”. Fortune International Transport rose to the occasion again and pleased their customer with the provided services.

http://www.fortuneitaly.it