As part of a DA Tower installation project, deugro, in close cooperation with dteq Transport Engineering Solutions, successfully delivered several oversized and heavy components to the Punta Pereira private terminal in Uruguay. The impressive cargo included units measuring up to 34.66 meters long and weighing 150 metric tons, all shipped by heavy-lift vessel from the Port of Taicang, China.
Although the transport route from the port to the laydown area was only two kilometers, it presented major logistical challenges. Tight turns, nearby buildings, and street furniture limited maneuverability to mere centimeters. To ensure safe and efficient transport, dteq conducted a detailed road survey and swept path analyses to define the maximum feasible cargo dimensions and simulate every movement along the route.
“Transporting through confined areas required precise horizontal and vertical swept path simulations to identify potential clashes in advance,” explained Irene Gonzalez, Transport Engineer at dteq. “All transports went smoothly, with a minimum clearance of just 100 millimeters.”
Through meticulous planning and collaboration, deugro and dteq were able to move all cargo without modifying the components or the surrounding infrastructure—except for the temporary removal of a few lamp posts and letters. This precision eliminated the need for costly adjustments and minimized project expenses.
A further challenge was the scarcity of heavy transport equipment in Uruguay. To overcome this, deugro utilized a Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) instead of conventional trucks, enabling the safe handling of the out-of-gauge cargo within local constraints.
“The close cooperation between our teams and partners ensured all components were delivered safely, on time, and within budget,” concluded Nicolas Gomez, Country Manager, deugro Uruguay.
