Case study :
Barranquilla Project

Dismantling and Transport of Oil Plants

We transported 7 palm oil plants from Peru to Colombia with an efficient operation and no margin for error. We designed and executed the export in over 50 dry, open top 40-foot containers and 40-foot flat racks.

The client faced a significant challenge: they lacked clarity on how to dismantle and transport their plant, as well as the logistical and customs processes involved, which put the projects timing and costs at risk.

From Callao to Barranquilla, we executed a high-level logistics operation to transport oversized cargo. We managed the dismantling, planning, stowage, and transportation, including containers of various types, special equipment, and customs management. We supervised every stage of the process, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance throughout the journey.

Origin:

Callao, Perú

Destination:

Barranquilla, Colombia

Project Duration:

December – August (6 months of work)

Sector:

Machinery

Services:

Logistics Consulting

Customs Managemen

Internal Transportation

Crew Service

Packaging Service

Stowage Service

Forklift Service

Securing Certification

Project Development

The Challenge

Dismantling and transporting a complete plant from Peru to Colombia, moving approximately 250 or more pieces, both oversized and standard, with a total weight of 1971.45 TN.

The Strategy

Combining fieldwork and strategic coordination to ensure precise execution while guaranteeing visibility, control, and solutions adapted to each unforeseen event.

Project Design

Design Planning Execution

The project began with approximately 20 technical visits and the presentation of 10 technical-economic proposals by stage, addressing each step with precision.

Each plan included operational solutions and mitigation strategies to ensure the feasibility of the move.

Each plan included operational solutions and mitigation strategies to ensure the feasibility of the move.

Each phase was validated through projections and operational pilots, ensuring that all resources, permits, and materials were ready for each project milestone.

Execution followed the work schedule developed alongside the client. The maritime route via Panama was defined, starting with the smaller dimension loads housed in standard containers, under a packaging, transportation, and customs validation scheme.

The process evolved strategically as we gained experience and adjusted tactics in real time. Unforeseen events were inevitable—such as a last-minute machine that had not yet been dismantled at the client’s request—but each obstacle became a learning opportunity, optimizing the operation with every shipment.

Each shipment included all key documentation (packing list, BLs, detailed reports), ensuring smooth entry at Colombian Customs with support from our logistics partner at the destination.

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The stages

1. Logistics planning

2. Customs management and meetings

3. Local and international transportation management

4. Equipment measurement and classification

1. Logistics planning

2. Customs management and meetings

3. Local and international transportation management

4. Equipment measurement and classification

The Challenges

1. Precision in disassembly 2. Measurement management in a dynamic environment 3. Adaptation to changes in storage and distribution 4. Shipment simulation and optimization 5. Authorization of partial shipments

One of the biggest challenges was validating in real time the quantity and dimensions of the packages generated from disassembly.

This was key to accurately determining the quantity and type of containers needed, avoiding extra costs and customs delays. Any error in this process could compromise the entire operation.

The disassembly did not follow a fixed plan, which required continuous supervision. More than 20 technical visits were made to the plant to adjust the strategy as the process progressed.

Each day, the packages were verified and measured, allowing the generation of a detailed packing list and reducing errors in the cubic measurement.

Measurement management in a dynamic environment

The client redistributed the load across multiple locations, adding a layer of complexity to the logistics control.

This forced a constant reevaluation of the consolidation and transportation strategy, ensuring each package was in the right place at the right time.

To minimize operational risks, between 30 and 40 cubic simulations were conducted using specialized software.

This allowed for optimizing the use of containers (dry, open top, and 40-foot flat racks) and defining the best combination of local and international transportation, maximizing space efficiency and reducing costs.

According to regulations, all the cargo had to be shipped in a single shipment, which was unfeasible for the project. We managed to get Customs authorization for partial shipments, dividing the operation into 7 staggered shipments.

Staggered shipments: Continuous neutralization plant / Oil packaging plant / Butter packaging plant / Blowing plant / Margarine plant / Deodorization and physical refining plant / Semi-continuous bleaching plant

KPIs

0%

Incidents or accidents

95%

Green channel

100%

On-time delivery compliance

95%

Initial cost compliance

Project Photos

Ingeniero revisando planificación en obra

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Project Review

We overcame the challenge of exporting a dismantling plant, ensuring precision in cubic calculations and logistics. We coordinated 7 shipments in over 50 containers without incidents, optimizing costs and time with strategic planning. An error-free operation that ensured the success of the project.

Antero Benites Correa

Logistics Projects Operations Lead

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