What Project Cargo Operation Was Managed by ECS?
ECS, a member of the XLProjects Network (XLP), supported a golf course construction project on an island in the Bahamas in collaboration with Cardinal Global Logistics Ltd. in the United Kingdom. ECS handled ocean transportation with King Ocean, for which it is the agent. Multiple shipments from Southampton included bulldozers, dumper trucks, excavators and other construction equipment, transported mainly on flat racks and by RoRo through Miami.
What Challenges Did ECS Face?
A Hitachi 210 excavator was found to be 1.20 M taller than its booked height, reaching 4.76 M. After a major shipping line rejected the sailing, ECS reworked the cargo for shipment. When the excavator was no longer required, ECS also arranged its return despite limited options and high handling costs.
What Equipment Was Shipped?
The project included several pieces of oversized construction equipment:
| Equipment | Dimensions | Weight |
| D5 | 5.4 x 3.7 x 3.2 M | 19.7 T |
| D3 | 4.2 x 3.2 x 2.8 M | 13.3 T |
| D6K | 4.8 x 3.6 x 3.1 M | 16.4 T |
| Bell E20 dump truck | 9.3 x 3.1 x 3.4 M | 16.5 T |
What Does This Project Demonstrate?
The operation highlights the importance of accurate cargo information, flexibility and problem-solving when managing complex project logistics.
Project Details Overview
| Details | Information |
| Companies | ECS & Cardinal Global Logistics Ltd. |
| Ocean Transportation | King Ocean, for which ECS is the agent |
| Project | Golf course construction |
| Origin | Southampton, United Kingdom |
| Destination | An island in the Bahamas |
| Cargo | Construction equipment and several containers |
| Transport | Flat racks, OOG and RoRo |
Summary
ECS supported a golf course construction project in the Bahamas with Cardinal Global Logistics Ltd. and handled ocean transportation with King Ocean, for which it is the agent. The project involved multiple OOG and RoRo shipments and required flexibility in managing inaccurate cargo dimensions and changing requirements.
