MSC recently transported three breakbulk packages of piping from Tianjin, China, to their terminal in Lomé, where they were then sent onwards to their final destination in Nigeria. The pipes will ultimately be used for the transport of LNG.
“The three packages of cargo were inspected by on-site experts in Tianjin, and then two were loaded using a shore gantry crane and one using a floating crane for the heavier weight. The team of stevedores ensured that each piece of cargo was safely attached to the lifting systems, and each piece was loaded onto a designated flat track container. They were then safely stored and lashed once loaded onto the ship by the team on the ground. Each package was lashed individually in the manner best suited to the weight and size of the cargo.”
Justin Ohuonu, Port Captain and Terminal Efficiency Manager explained the process at the LCT:
“The Lomé Container Terminal has all the necessary infrastructure, handling equipment, and expertise to handle this kind of cargo. For this shipment, all the required resources were mobilized, and a synergy was established in order to achieve the desired result for the customer. As usual, special attention was paid to the whole process; from planning, to the operations on the quay, to the final delivery of the packages.”
