3PL Poland and 3PL Industrial Projects have successfully completed a complex heavy-lift operation at the Port of Gdansk, Poland, in November 2025, marking another significant milestone in the company’s project logistics activities across Europe. The operation was jointly led by Łukasz Miłek, Commercial Manager at 3PL Poland, together with Ilya Goncharov, FCILT, Head of Industrial Projects, and Niels Chr. V. Andersen, Group Project Director | BDM.
The project centered on the handling of a large yacht moulding module transported from the manufacturing facility to Gdansk by barge. Upon arrival at the port, the unit was transferred directly from the barge onto the ocean vessel M/V BBC NILE, destined for the United Arab Emirates. The operation required precise planning and execution, given the size and sensitivity of the cargo.
Loading began early in the morning at 06:00 using a mobile heavy crane to place the module onto the barge. Once at the seaport, the heavy-lift transfer was carried out using the vessel’s cranes, enabling seamless barge-to-vessel transshipment. The full operation concluded by approximately 22:00, allowing the vessel to depart the same day.
The success of the project was the result of coordinated work between terminal staff, stevedores, surveyors, and the vessel crew. Their efficient cooperation ensured safe handling and timely execution. “It was a privilege to be onsite and support the coordination between all parties involved. A long day’s work, but a great example of teamwork and precision logistics in action,” said Ilya Goncharov, who served as the onsite project manager.
This operation highlights the 3PL Group’s expertise in direct transshipment, heavy cargo handling, and barge-to-ocean vessel transfers. With active operations across Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe and a growing portfolio of international industrial projects, the company continues to reinforce its position in the heavy-lift and breakbulk logistics sector.
