Definition:
The process of planning and executing the movement of prefabricated modules from fabrication sites to installation locations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.
Key Components:
- Route Planning & Permitting: Identifying road, rail, or waterway restrictions for oversized transport.
- Load Lifting & Handling: Utilizing cranes, SPMTs (Self-Propelled Modular Transporters), and barges.
- Securement & Protection: Ensuring modules remain structurally intact during transit.
- On-Site Staging & Installation: Pre-positioning equipment for efficient assembly.
- Weather & Environmental Considerations: Adapting schedules for temperature, wind, and terrain conditions.
Use Cases/Industries:
- Oil & Gas: Transporting refinery process skids across international shipping routes.
- Power Generation: Moving modular turbine enclosures to remote energy sites.
- Infrastructure: Delivering prefabricated bridge sections for rapid installation.
Advantages:
- Speeds Up Deployment: Minimizes on-site construction by pre-positioning modules.
- Reduces Handling Risks: Limits damage through structured logistics planning.
- Lowers Site Disruptions: Enables construction in congested or restricted-access areas.
Challenges:
- Complex Routing & Permitting: Requires extensive coordination with regulatory agencies.
- High Transportation Costs: Specialized handling increases overall project expenses.
Related Terms:
Heavy Haul Logistics, Prefabricated Equipment Shipping, Construction Transport Planning
Example:
A power plant expansion used modular transport logistics to ship oversized turbine modules, reducing installation delays by six weeks.
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Synonyms:
Heavy Load Transport, Prefabricated Module Shipping, Oversized Cargo Logistics
