LOX Tanks Transport

Case Highlights
Buckingham Heavy Transport facilitated the execution and delivery of two 221,000-lb Chart LOX (Liquid Oxygen) tanks from barge to final destination. Our scope of work included roll on/roll off from the barge and a 57-mile transport, which involved crossing a causeway with permitting restrictions. Due to the height of the load, the numerous power and fiber cables that would’ve been cost-prohibitive to lift and splice, and the causeway permitting limits, we devised a multi-trailer transport plan to keep costs and the time frame reasonable for the client. We used a Goldhofer 18-axle ADDrive with transformer deck to roll the tanks from the barge, then connected the unit to a prime mover for the first leg of the transport. The Goldhofer transporter’s lower carry height allowed us to clear the many wires along this stage of the route. Before crossing the causeway, we transloaded the tanks to a low-profile 6-axle step deck with a steerable dolly, which met the permitting requirements for axle weights and spacings. At the destination, the tanks were offloaded via crane to their foundations.

Client Satisfaction
Buckingham’s adaptive transport plan, clear client communication, and attention to detail enabled us to successfully navigate the challenges of this transport, resulting in lower project costs and delivery ahead of schedule.

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