For Akomar it can't be big enough. We take great pleasure in arranging project forwarding within industries such as infrastructure, industry, or construction. This involves goods that are out of gauge (OOG), in other words: too big or heavy for container transport. For example, we forward huge machines, turbines and bridge components, as well as 20-ton anchors and reels with 20-centimeter-thick steel cables. We often also take care of the transport of related items in break bulk (bags, crates, barrels, etc.).
Over the years, many freight forwarders have added project forwarding to their service portfolio. Facilitating the logistics of special projects is not something you can 'just do'; it requires a lot of expertise and customization. Here you can think of:
Akomar has traditionally been big in project forwarding. Some of our employees come from the world of special cargo transportation and/or have decades of project forwarding experience. Plus, we have an extensive network that includes transportation companies, local agents, engineers, and special equipment suppliers.
The logistics of special projects often require engineering. Among other things, Akomar can handle the following technical aspects:
For example, can a product be transported from the factory to the port? And what is the best way to transport and load a product for maritime transport? These kinds of questions are answered in the feasibility studies we can (and have) perform(ed).
The stowage plan includes a detailed approach to stowage, i.e. the efficient and safe loading of cargo into ships.
Prior to the transport of this type of special cargo, the weight of the cargo, the forces that can be released during transport and the carrying capacity of the means of transport must be carefully examined. Engineering logistics includes not only these calculations, but also the use of aids such as heavy-duty straps, chains, cables, hydraulic shock absorbers and custom-made struts and supports.
Akomar can arrange technical specialists for, for example, welding block & brace plates, (de)assembling parts and packing, securing, or inspecting the load.
Thanks to our experience, expertise and extensive network, no project is too big or too heavy for Akomar. Decades of expediting special projects have yielded numerous special assignments. Take, for example, the plug & play control unit for oil or gas fields measuring 22 meters long and both 5 meters wide and high that we transported through the center of Coevorden to a local terminal. And to the gigantic floaters that were transported from Japan to Dubai, which - to the great satisfaction of our customer - we managed to arrange within one day.
Akomar is an experienced player in forwarding. We have worked with many of our customers for decades, but we are just as happy to help a local company that wants to ship a single pallet. Global coverage through a vast agent network: check. IT systems that ensure seamless and efficient logistics and administrative processes: check.
Through our three pillars of excellence – expertise, experience, and reliable shipping partnerships – we redefine our customer relationships. We don't perceive them merely as clients, but rather as companions on a shared journey. As allies with a genuine interest, our focus lies in providing unburdening support.