Logiventures delivers tunnel boring machines to Uma Oya
A complex, high-precision logistical operation of gargantuan
proportions was recently executed in Sri Lanka by Logiventures, a
subsidiary of the Hayleys Advantis Group, when it undertook to deliver
two Tunnel Boring Machines to the Uma Oya Multi-purpose Development
Project.
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Complex logistical operations
connected with the Tunnel Boring Machine at Logiventures
Nawalokapura (top) and at the project site. |
The giant mechanised boring machines from Germany, which defied
normal logistics dimensions, were cleared from the Port of Colombo,
transported to the Logiventures Project Cargo Yard at Nawalokapura,
dismantled under client supervision, loaded on to a fleet of
specially-modified carriers and delivered to the Ella-Wellawaya site of
the project, in a first of its kind exercise in this country.
The two tunnel boring machines are to be deployed to drill 22
kilometres of tunnel for the Uma Oya project, which will generate hydro
power and irrigate farm lands in the Moneragala, Badulla and Ampara
districts in the south east of Sri Lanka. "This logistical operation set
a new benchmark for specialised cargo logistics handling by a Sri Lankan
company," said Janitha Jayanetti, Director of Logiventures (Pvt) Ltd.
"It required the formation of a dedicated team of experts, the
modification of transporters and re-working of containers to accommodate
units that were above permitted sizes, the enforcement of special safety
precautions, pre-delivery route surveys and transportation under police
escort, in view of the dimensions of the cargo."
He said Logiventures had deployed specialised super low-bed carriers
in a flawless execution of its mandate, resulting in the unique cargo
being delivered to and unloaded at the project site on time.
"Being entrusted with the handling of very high value project cargo
of this nature comes down to the confidence that the logistics provider
can inspire in the client," Jayanetti added. "Logiventures is
justifiably proud of its achievement in transporting this vital piece of
equipment to the Uma Oya project."
In addition to transporting cargo from point to point, Logiventures
offers a complete solution to project cargo customers who move heavy and
over dimensional cargo to site locations in remote areas where
infrastructure is at a bare minimum. Wherever needed, specialized
equipment is utilised to ensure cargo safety and the company also
liaises with transportation authorities and local law enforcement
authorities to obtain the necessary permits to transport such cargo on
behalf of its customers.
A member of Hayleys Advantis, the transportation and logistics arm of
the Hayleys Group, Logiventures specializes in cargo handling,
transportation, storage facilities, sale & hire of Convertainers(r)
(Portable Cabins) and empty containers, supply of tamper-evident seals
and stickers and numerous services related to logistics chains. The
company is credited with being the pioneer in developing a car carrier
trailer in Sri Lanka to transport cars on a large scale.
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