Loading & Lashing Completed

Steel Cable Reel 5ton - London Gateway Port Export

Loading, securing and lashing of a 20.7-tonne steel cable reel onto a 40ft flat rack container at London Gateway Port, destined for export. GPS Cargo managed the full lift, positioning, lashing and documentation in a single shift

London Gateway Port, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex 20.7 MT 1 Day - Single Shift
20.7T Cargo Weight
1 Day Turnaround
44T Lift Capacity Used
100% On-Time Delivery

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Project Overview

GPS Cargo Handling Ltd was contracted to LLS a 20.7-tonne steel cable reel in guage on the width and shunt loaded flat rack to London Gateway Port. The Cargo is classified as out-of-gauge due to it's diameter, this cargo required specialist lifting equipment and a bespoke lashing plan approved by the shipping line.

Our team executed the full scope in a single shift: crane lift from the delivery trailer, precision placement on a 20ft flat rack, and full lashing with timber dunnage and lashings rated to exceed IMO CSS Code requirements.

Challenge · Solution · Result

Challenge

The reel's 20.7T weight and 2.8m diameter meant standard flat rack twist locks were insufficient. The cargo also had to meet a strict vessel cut-off, leaving a short window for the complete load, lash and inspection process.

Solution

GPS Cargo deployed a 44-tonne capacity reach stacker with a custom spreader bar. Timber cradles were pre-cut to cradle the reel's curved base, spreading the weight. A GPS supervisor signed off the lashing plan before the flat rack was trucked to the vessel.

Result

Loaded, lashed, secured and documented within a short amount of time ahead of the vessel cut-off. Zero cargo damage, Lashing inspection passed first time. Client received full photographic evidence pack and the cargo arrived at destination without incident.

Scope of Work

Crane lift from delivery vehicle to flat rack - 44T capacity Reach Stacker with spreader bar
Timber dunnage fabrication and positioning to spread weight
Lashing with 5T ratchet straps- IMO CSS Code compliant
Lashing plan preparation and shipping line approval
Photographic survey before and after lashing
Cargo delivery documentation

Tags

EXPORT cable-reel flat-rack heavy-lift lashing london-gateway
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