SuperLoads Super Project: JD-101

Transformer

Cargo: 1 Transformer / 2 units
Piece 1 (series unit), 343 x 145 x 182 (LWH, inch), 182 MT / 400,000 lbs
Piece 2 (exciter unit), 421 x 147 x 186 (LWH, inch), 201 MT / 444,000 lbs

Upon arrival by ship from Beijing China these units were unloaded from the ship and placed upon a storage barge, shortly thereafter they were loaded on the trailers on the barge for truck transport from Vancouver to the final destination upon obtaining permits from MOT. The necessary permits were never issued as the Gross Weight exceeded bridge limits without regard to the number of axles. A new alternate solution was required and Suntrans International, Inc., rose to the occasion and was able to deliver the cargo to its final destination.

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The Suntrans International Transportation Solution
www.suntrans.com

Suntrans wishes to thank:
The Manufacturer:
TWBB

And their insuror:
TWBB
www.pingan.com.cn

And the Forwarder from China:
Vincent International Forwarding
TEL：86-10-58673258---226
www.vincent-international.com

And the Consignee:
BC HYDRO www.bchydro.com and everyone involved in the transloading and mobilization of the cargo who assisted in the successful conclusion of this project including:

Joseph Daniluk Project Manager  
Elyn Underhill Legal services www.admiraltylaw.com
Amix Heavy Lift Crane and Rigging services www.bnsf.com
CSXT RR Rail Car Delivery www.csx.com
CPRR Unloading Slip Provider www.cpr.ca
Island Tug and Barge Barge Movements www.islandtug.com
Kasgro Rail Car Owners www.kasgro.com
Seaspan Intercoastal Rail Barge Engineering www.coastalintermodal.com
Seaspan International Rail Barge Provider www.seaspan.com
SRY RR Rail Service Vancouver Island www.sryraillink.com
SuperLoads Rail Car Providers www.SuperLoads.net
Supreme House Movers Trucking and Placement www.supremehm.com
T Rankin and Sons Unloading Site Providers  

The Plan:
  1. Obtain Special Heavy Duty Rail Cars, Place the Empty Rail Cars on a Rail Barge
  2. Place the Cargo Barge next to a Crane Barge and the Rail Barge In the Bay –
  3. Lift the Cargo from the Cargo Barge and load the Cargo onto the rail cars on the rail barge while on the water.
  4. Rig and Secure the Cargo on the rail cars on the rail barge
  5. Tow the rail barge to Vancouver Island and deliver to the SRY RR for delivery.
  6. Unload the Rail Cars at Duncan, BC and Transport by truck unload Destination.
  7. Make final placement on Transformer pad.
  1. Obtain Special Heavy Duty Rail Cars, Place the Empty Rail Cars on a Rail Barge
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  2. Place the Cargo Barge next to a Crane Barge and the Rail Barge
    Pic Set 3
  3. Lift the Cargo from the Cargo Barge to the Crane barge then load the Cargo onto the rail cars on the rail barge while on the water. To the best of our knowledge this waterborne loading process has never been done before!
    Pic Set 4
  4. Rig and Secure the Cargo on the rail cars on the rail barge
    Pic Set 5
  5. Tow the rail barge to Vancouver Island and deliver to the SRY RR for delivery.
    Pic Set 6
  6. Unload the Rail Cars at Duncan, BC and Transport by truck to Destination.
    Pic Set 7
Final placement of one 950,000 lb Transformer made in China and Delivered to Canada!

Again our sincere thanks to everyone involved!!

Suntrans International

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