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Breakbulk Shipment from UAE to Iraq: Mitigating Port Congestion and Improving Construction Schedule

Another successful breakbulk shipment has recently been completed by Blue Bell Shipping, this time from Hamriyah in the UAE to Atakas Port in Turkey, and then onshore OOG transport from Turkey up to a site in North Iraq. The cargo transported was critical to the project site due to the installation sequence. However, congestion at major ports such as Iskenderun would likely result in the site losing many days while waiting for the cargo to arrive. To mitigate the risk of port congestion at the more popular Turkish ports, Blue Bell Shipping chartered a multipurpose vessel from Hamriyah to Atakas Port to enable faster transit with less berth waiting time. This improved the EPC’s construction schedule while also reducing logistics spending due to less detention.

The cargo comprised plant electrical rooms and prefabricated buildings with weights of up to 72mt. The road transit from Turkey to Iraq required a route survey to be conducted beforehand (also on short notice) as a few units were nearly 5m high and over 5m wide, which always poses a challenge for long road transits.


Shipping and logistics companies such as Blue Bell Shipping play a vital role in ensuring that large-scale projects are completed on time and within budget. This article provides an overview of the recently completed breakbulk shipment from Hamriyah, UAE to Atakas Port in Turkey and then onshore OOG transport from Turkey up to site in North Iraq. We will also explore the challenges involved in transporting oversize cargo and how Blue Bell Shipping overcame them to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the cargo.

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The Role of Blue Bell Shipping in Transporting Critical Cargo
Blue Bell Shipping is a reputable shipping and logistics company that specializes in handling project cargo, breakbulk shipments, and heavy lift transportation. The company has a wealth of experience in handling large-scale projects across different sectors, including oil and gas, power generation, mining, and infrastructure.

For the recently completed breakbulk shipment from Hamriyah to Atakas Port and onshore transport to Iraq, Blue Bell Shipping was responsible for chartering the multipurpose vessel that transported the cargo from the UAE to Turkey. The company also handled the road transport from Turkey to Iraq, including conducting a route survey to ensure the safe transit of the oversize cargo.

Challenges Involved in Transporting Oversize Cargo
Transporting oversize cargo presents several challenges that require careful planning and execution. Oversize cargo typically exceeds the standard dimensions of road and port infrastructure, which means that specialized equipment and handling procedures are required to transport it safely.

In the case of the recent breakbulk shipment from Hamriyah to Atakas Port and onshore transport to Iraq, the cargo included plant electrical rooms and prefabricated buildings with weights of up to 72mt. The road transit from Turkey to Iraq required a route survey to be conducted beforehand, as a few units were nearly 5 m high and over 5 m wide. The route survey was necessary to ensure that the cargo could be transported safely, taking into account factors such as road width, height restrictions, and the presence of overhead obstacles.

To transport oversize cargo safely, specialized equipment and handling procedures are required, including low-bed trailers, hydraulic jacks, and winches. In addition, the transport of oversize cargo requires the coordination of multiple parties, including shippers, carriers, port authorities, and government agencies. This requires careful planning and execution to ensure that all parties are aligned and that the cargo is transported safely and efficiently.

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