In a recent feat of precision logistics, Ocean Network Express (ONE) successfully transported an 8.5-ton Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 sailing yacht from Antwerp to Hong Kong, showcasing its ability to manage delicate and oversized cargo across major trade lanes.
The sailing yacht, weighing 8,500 kilograms and featuring a mast stretching an impressive 16 meters—roughly the length of six shipping containers placed end-to-end—was handled with careful planning and execution. Moving such a specialized vessel isn’t as simple as loading boxes onto a container ship. It demands custom cradling, specific lifting gear, and an intimate understanding of how to protect the yacht’s sensitive structure during a long ocean crossing.
This shipment highlighted ONE’s strategic advantage: a vast international port network, reliable sailing schedules, and equipment flexibility. Getting a piece like this from point A to point B without a hitch means more than just securing deck space. It’s about knowing how to balance the load, secure it against the ocean’s unpredictable moods, and work seamlessly with port operations on both ends.
A critical part of this success was trust. ASIAMARINE, a specialist in yacht sales and management, partnered with ONE for the project. Their choice underscores a key factor in project freight: partnerships aren’t built overnight. They’re earned through consistent, reliable performance under real-world conditions where mistakes cost time, money, and reputation.
While moving a yacht isn’t new territory for shipping lines, the dimensions and handling challenges of a luxury sailing vessel make it different from standard cargo. One hard jolt, one slip of a crane, and damage could easily spiral into major claims. This type of high-profile transport demands attention to every detail—something that remains invisible to the casual observer but is everything in the shipping world.
The yacht arrived safely in Hong Kong, ready for its next chapter, and another notch on ONE’s growing list of specialized project moves.
