In the drilling industry, it is not the value of the equipment that is important, but it is very important to keep the rig working. We stake our reputation when we manage your logistics.

There are many ways that the cost of shipping equipment could escalate and shipment delays if left unchecked. It is always cheaper to ship materials and equipment in container. The shipping costs for odd sized package can be very expensive and sometimes it is very difficult to get vessels to carry odd sized cargo. Most of the time the delays of shipment are not due to the size of the equipment or equipment, but due to the way it is packed.

Often we encounter delays in receiving over sized consignments from overseas suppliers due to lack of vessels carrying deck cargo, as most are containerized vessels. When this happens, we face with the same problems shipping the consignment to you in the same manner. The first thing is to study the contents of the consignment.

It is always advisable to ship materials in containers in this region because,

1. It costs more to ship as deck or loose cargo.
2. There are more small-containerized vessels prying this region rather then general cargo vessels.
3. There is a large amount of rough handling in most of the ports in this region.
4. It is much faster to clear containers than individual boxes.

In many cases, understanding the nature of the facilities at the ports in this region, and the working of the rigs is important to provide the best support to the logistic needs to your operations. If repackaging is necessary, consideration must be given to ensure that the materials & equipment will be secure and remain in good condition when the consignments reach the rig.

A good example is that we have received a consignment of two lengthy rotary hoses from overseas. The consignment was stranded in the port of discharge for more than 40 days because the height and width of the box was larger than a high cube container.

It was eventually shipped to us as deck store with a long delay and at a higher price than containerized cargo. It is our policy to ship all materials & equipment to the rig concerned as soon as possible. We decided to repack the hoses to fit into a high container.

We knew from experience and by looking at the hoses whether it was possible to repack them into a smaller package. In this case, the problem was that the circumference of the hoses was banded to a maximum, and further stress on the circumference would have damaged the hoses.

With experience and skill, we carefully lifted the hose and placed it in a new wooden box, which could fit into a high cube container. The factory would usually make the wooden box secure and the hoses packed tightly inside the box.

Special care must be taken to ensure that the hose will not be damaged during the transfer. To ensure that the wooden box would fit into the container, we decided to pack the hoses into individual boxes. Proper braces and supports are placed in the correct position to ensure that the hose is packed securely in the new box and will not be damaged during shipment.

The boxes are eventually sealed, marked and ready for shipment.