Case Studies
Safe Shipping of Antiques
The Company
A Private collector of antique motorcycles
The Challenge
We were approached to arrange the shipping of two antique motor cycles, a Norton 650SS (1965) and a Triumph MC (1963), to Houston for a private collector, who has a dedicated room in his residence containing around 30 motor cycles dating from this period and more recent times.
The Result
Experienced packers were essential to ensure the secure packaging of the motorcycles, eliminating any possible damage or any scratches to the paintwork. The shipment was a success and on receipt of the motorcycles the client was absolutely delighted, not a mark on them and he couldn't praise the packers enough for the job they fulfilled.
Buoyancy Cradles for Shipping
The Company
Balmoral Group
The Challenge
Our customer had an incredibly large shipment of buoyancies, which all had to be delivered safely, from Aberdeen to Korea, untouched and completely damage free.
The Result
We constructed suitable heavy duty pallets and frames which were capable of carrying 6 tonnes, as there were 400 buoyancies in total to be shipped. We also ensured that the loading into containers for sea freight was secure and safe. The customer was delighted there had been no issues during loading and travel, and that all 400 arrived safely in their destination in one piece.
Extremely Heavy Equipment
The Company
An onshore engineering and fabrication specialist
The Challenge
Our customer asked us to conduct an onsite packing job for two items, one weighing 7 tonnes and one weighing 20 tonnes, ready to ship to Norway.
The Result
As standard practice we supply the crate with a strengthened base. The base is made up of 4 layers of timber and plywood laminated together to allow extremely heavy items to be shipped without movement or damage. We constructed the crate onsite to allow us to ratchet strap the item to the base for added security. We then sea-fastened with timber posts and framed the lid to allow the item to be lifted with a crane. We boarded the top of the crate and cut out holes to allow the heavy duty slings to be accessible from the outside.
