Industrial Pipe Airlift: End‑to‑End Success Story

Project Overview

Intermodal Forwarding moved 73 metric tons (144 m³) of 14‑meter industrial piping by direct wide‑body air charter from Spain to North America—covering 7,500 km in a single lift and safeguarding the client’s time‑critical plant shutdown.

Logistics Challenges

1. Aircraft Capability & Slot Scarcity

Only a handful of nose‑loading freighters can accept 14‑meter pieces; peak‑season slots were limited and expensive.

2. Ground‑Handling Engineering

Pipes required extended‑forklift cranes and custom dollies to prevent flexing during loading, taxi, and off‑load.

3. Dual‑Use Compliance

Project demanded industrial + aeronautical documentation plus temporary‑export customs clearance under tight deadlines.

Key Metric	Result
Cargo Type	Oversized steel pipes, 14 m long
Total Weight	73 t
Total Volume	144 m³
Route	Spain → North America (7,500 km)
Service Mode	Heavy‑lift air freight / nose‑loader charter
Client Priority	Zero production downtime