Transporting a deconstructed offshore drilling jack-up platform is no small feat, especially when it involves 14 truck loads, cross-border customs, and seamless multimodal coordination. That was exactly the type of challenge Denholm Good Logistics Ltd, a member of the Project Logistics Alliance representing Ireland, tackled for Lankelma Ltd, moving their offshore rig from East Sussex, the United Kingdom, to Dublin, Ireland.

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The responsibility of handling the movement of the Sandpiper jack-up was entrusted to Denholm Good Logistics’ Dublin-based Project Forwarding Division, which managed every step of the operation. The project came with several complexities and requirements, which included the following:

• Providing temporary import customs clearance.
• Handling out-of-gauge cargo in multiple loads.
• Coordinating on-site fabrication and lifting processes.
• Conducting multimodal road and sea transport in a precise and timely manner.

Through meticulous planning and real-time communication with local partners, the Denholm Good Logistics team managed to overcome the aforementioned complexities and handled every step of the operation seamlessly. Denholm Good Logistics dealt with the customs challenges throughout the entire rig and arranged the sequencing of arrival at Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Dublin, with a well-organized construction plan. Furthermore, the team contacted local partners and arranged bunkering, equipment-lifting, waste removal, and welding/fabricating services.

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The Nearshore Manager at Lankelma stated that “as a new customer, we were very happy with the outstanding service provided. The service was prompt, efficient, and personalised. Every single detail was taken care of from beginning to end. Various departments were engaged to ensure the smooth running of the project, and it was a pleasure to work with all”. They also added that the well-executed services and open communication approach followed by Denholm Good Logistics make Lankelma look forward to more collaborations with Denholm Good Logistics in Ireland.

This project serves as an example of how experienced project forwarders navigate complex logistics with precision and care.

Planning your own complex move? You can contact Chris Wolstencroft from Denholm Good Logistics at chris.wolstencroft@denholm-logistics.com

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