15-Ton Oversized Cargo Successfully Delivered to Middle East via Air Freight in 6 Days
Mr. Shi needed to ship a 15-ton super-heavy steam turbine rotor via air freight to Middle East but struggled to find a reliable freight forwarder. Transporting such cargo involves complex challenges: securing space on specialized planes (like Boeing 747 or An-124), arranging heavy-duty equipment at both origin and destination airports, and having strong airline partnerships. Small freight forwarders often lack the expertise for this.
Key Steps in the Shipment:
1. Packaging & Safety:
The rotor measured 210×169×178cm (over 6 cubic meters). Proper weight balance and anti-tilt solutions were crucial. We worked with professional packaging partners to create custom wooden crates with internal supports and cushioning, ensuring protection for the rotor’s delicate parts.
2. Flight Routes & Priority Access:
As a direct partner for air freight to Middle East, we use two exclusive routes:
- China Southern Airlines’ direct Dubai route: 30 weekly pallet spaces (6/day, Monday-Friday).
- Air China’s Beijing-Dubai route: Daily flights with guaranteed pallet spaces.
This ensures daily departures and priority handling from airlines.
3. Smooth Coordination:
We pre-booked a 30-ton crane and heavy-duty trucks at the airport, arranged special storage zones, and fast-tracked customs checks. Timeline:
- May 13: Cargo handover
- May 14: Palletizing and loading
- May 15: Departure
- May 16: Arrival in Dubai + same-day delivery
4. Transparent Cost Control:
Oversized shipments involve upfront deposits, surcharges, and special fees. Many forwarders struggle to balance costs, but our experience in air freight to UAE ensures accurate quotes—no surprises for clients or losses for us.
Why Choose Us?
With 10+ years in air freight to Dubai, daily flight allocations, and two exclusive routes, we handle complex shipments effortlessly. Among Shenzhen’s 60,000 freight forwarders, few match our resources.
Need to ship heavy or oversized cargo? Get a worry-free quote today!