Timeline Logistics Manages Complex Machinery Delivery During Lima Truckers’ Strike
August 7, 2025
Timeline Logistics Solutions SAC, a Project Logistics Alliance member representing Peru, has once again demonstrated its capability in managing the transport of oversized equipment, even amid considerable challenges. This latest operation required the lashing and on-time delivery of a massive machinery unit, nearly 5 meters in height, to a key client during an active inland truckers’ strike in Lima.
The initiative started at the Port of Callao, where Timeline Logistics Solutions received a special piece of equipment arriving from Asia in a 40-foot flat rack out-of-gauge (OOG) container. The machinery measured 4.72 meters in height, 4 meters in width, and weighed 19.3 metric tons. Due to the cargo’s substantial dimensions especially its width and height, the team opted to unload the equipment from the container, prioritizing safety and maneuverability.
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The next critical step involved loading the cargo onto a specialized Lowboy truck, after which Timeline Logistics Solutions’ team expertly secured and lashed the machinery. Completing this procedure demanded patience and thorough consultation of technical schematics to ensure the unit was safely fastened for a long-distance journey.
The delivery covered 600 kilometers of overland transport to the client’s site. Multiple hurdles had to be addressed throughout the process. Managing cargo of this size required heightened coordination and meticulous planning to mitigate risks during handling and transit. Compounding the complexity was a citywide strike by truckers in Lima, which delayed the operational team and threatened to disrupt the delivery schedule.
A further challenge arose from Peruvian regulations prohibiting night transport of cargo taller than 4 meters, confining movement to daylight hours. Thanks to strategic timing and efficient execution, the team succeeded in departing Lima by 6:00 PM, just ahead of midnight onset of the strike.
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Despite these obstacles, Timeline Logistics Solutions ensured the equipment reached its destination early the next day. The client commended the company for their professionalism and timely performance.
This project once again highlights Timeline Logistics Solutions’ expertise in handling complex, oversized shipments under adverse circumstances. The company’s commitment to planning, technical know-how, and effective response to external difficulties showcases its standing as a reliable partner for challenging logistics projects. Congratulations to the Timeline Logistics Solutions team for another exemplary delivery!
