Oversized Engines and Alternators Moved from Finland to French Guiana in Multi-Phase Project
CEVA Logistics successfully deployed its full project logistics expertise to execute the end-to-end transport of heavy industrial equipment for Wärtsilä, a manufacturer of power generation engines and alternators. The complex operation involved moving 14 essential pieces, seven engines and seven alternators, from Finnish ports to the site of the future Larivot bioenergy plant in French Guiana.
The project logistics specialist was selected to coordinate the intricate, cross-border, and multimodal movement of the heavy and out-of-gauge industrial equipment. The entire consignment involved over 3,000 cubic meters of specialised equipment and 150 standard containers.
Cross-Continental Transport and Specialist Handling
The operation began in early April when seven engines and supporting equipment were loaded onto a dedicated heavy-lift ship at the port of Vaasa, Finland. The vessel then called at Rauma to take on the remaining seven alternators before embarking on the challenging sea crossing to the Port of Dégrad-des-Cannes in French Guiana. An additional 150 forty-foot containers carrying engine and alternator accessories were transported via a regular shipping line to complete the consignment.
Crucially, given the specific transport and handling needs of the extraordinary cargo, CEVA also organised the supplementary roll-on/roll-off shipment of necessary specialty equipment from mainland France. This included two Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) and various lifting apparatus, totaling over 400 tonnes, which were unavailable locally in French Guiana.
Seven Night-Time Convoys Complete On-Site Delivery
Following the massive 9,000-kilometre sea voyage, all industrial equipment, which demanded meticulous handling due to its exceptional weight and dimensions, was carefully unloaded and temporarily stored at a dedicated area within the port terminal. The components were then prepared for the final road leg using specialised trailers brought in from France specifically to handle the immense loads.
The most challenging phase of the project commenced on the night of May 4. The first convoy, measuring 26.8 metres long, 5.6 metres wide, and over 8 metres high while weighing a total of 480 tonnes, travelled under escort. The 14-kilometre road journey to the Larivot power plant construction site required approximately five hours and was executed during the night to minimise disruption. The delivery of the remaining engines and alternators followed the same specialised logistical method, with subsequent night-time convoys being spread across several weekends, concluding on July 19.
CEVA Logistics, in collaboration with its trusted partners, provided Wärtsilä with a comprehensive turnkey transport and installation service. The final phase involved managing the arrival of each component on-site and overseeing its precise installation onto specially designed foundations at the power plant.
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