HBH Canada successfully shipped a Galvanizing Kettle via the great lakes from Brake, Germany to Winsted, Minnesota in the United States. Detail of cargo is as follows:
Cargo: 1 Galvanizing Kettle
Weight: 132,365 LB
Dimensions: 54’4” x 9’0” x 10’10”
Port of Loading: Brake, Germany
Port of Discharge: Milwaukee, WI – Final destination Winsted, MN, USA
Type of travel: Via ocean into the great lakes and then by truck to Winsted, MN
HBH Canada handles this type of cargo monthly. However, the challenge of the move was the weather issue as this was shipped during the winter and cargo was not allowed to stay outside at -15 degrees Celsius or lower for a longer period. Moreover, the weight of the cargo was an issue for some counties.
