What Was the Project and Who Was Involved?
Prologis Freight, a member of the XLProjects Network (XLP), has successfully completed the delivery of out-of-gauge (OOG) heavy-lift machinery from Shanghai, China, to Mumbai, India. The shipment was executed as a breakbulk project cargo movement, requiring specialized planning, heavy-lift handling, and close coordination across ports and stakeholders.
The project reflects Prologis Freight’s core expertise in managing oversized and complex cargo movements under time-sensitive and operationally demanding conditions. Despite seasonal challenges such as Christmas holidays, tight timelines, and port coordination constraints, the project was completed safely and in line with client expectations.
What Cargo Was Transported?
The shipment consisted of multiple oversized and high-weight machinery units with demanding handling requirements. The cargo included two large industrial rings, each measuring 7.010 M by 7.010 M by 1.350 M and weighing 81.95 tons per unit. In addition, one heavy-lift package measured 5.760 M by 4.580 M by 3.900 M, with a total weight of 145 tons.
These dimensions placed the cargo firmly in the OOG category, requiring tailored lifting studies, suitable vessel selection, and precise stowage planning. Managing such cargo profiles is a defining element of project cargo operations within a global project network.
How Was the Heavy-Lift Operation Executed?
Execution began with detailed planning for cargo unloading at the carting area, ensuring safe positioning and readiness for heavy-lift loading. Prologis Freight coordinated heavy-lift loading operations using appropriate lifting equipment and selected a vessel suitable for breakbulk and OOG cargo.
Ocean freight was arranged from Shanghai Port to Mumbai Port, with continuous monitoring to safeguard cargo integrity throughout the voyage. Upon arrival in India, the cargo was safely discharged at Mumbai Port, completing a critical phase of the end-to-end project logistics scope.
The operation highlights the importance of coordination between origin teams, vessel operators, port authorities, and destination handlers when executing international heavy-lift shipments.
Why Is This Project Significant for Project Logistics?
This shipment demonstrates how structured planning and experienced execution mitigate risks commonly associated with oversized cargo, including space constraints, weight limitations, and scheduling disruptions. It also reinforces the value of operating within a trusted project network such as the XLProjects Network (XLP), where shared standards and expertise support complex international moves.
For Prologis Freight, the successful delivery adds another milestone to its portfolio of industrial project cargo movements, covering sectors such as cement plants, steel plants, mining machinery, and large-scale industrial equipment.
Project Data Summary
| Category | Details |
| Project Owner | Prologis Freight |
| Network | XLProjects Network (XLP) |
| Cargo Type | OOG heavy-lift machinery |
| Movement Type | Project cargo, breakbulk |
| Origin Port | Shanghai, China |
| Destination Port | Mumbai, India |
| Cargo Units | 2 rings and 1 heavy-lift package |
| Largest Unit Weight | 145 tons |
| Largest Dimensions | 7.010 M x 7.010 M x 1.350 M |
| Scope | Heavy-lift loading, ocean freight, port discharge |
Summary
The successful movement of OOG heavy-lift machinery from China to India showcases how Prologis Freight applies engineering discipline, operational coordination, and project logistics expertise to deliver complex cargo safely and efficiently. Supported by the XLProjects Network (XLP), the project highlights how global collaboration enables reliable execution even under challenging conditions.
