Delivering Oversized Industrial Equipment from Oregon to Tasmania

Every step of this project required creativity, coordination, and care. OpenRoad developed a multimodal logistics plan that combined over-dimensional trucking, ocean freight, air freight, and drayage coordination.

• Optimized routing and permitting: Arranged specialized trucks, secured all required permits, and selected the most efficient route from Oregon to the Port of Seattle—saving the client roughly $20,000.
• Protective shrink-plastic wrapping: Oversaw the specialized head shrink-plastic wrapping of the oversized silo using high-performance film to safeguard it from weather and transport damage.

• Seamless international coordination: Managed additional shipments from Sweden (via air freight) and China (via ocean freight), ensuring all components aligned to meet the same delivery schedule.
• Trusted partnerships: Collaborated with a heavy-equipment terminal in Seattle for secure handling and a trusted Tasmania-based logistics partner for the final delivery leg.
• Proactive customs management: Ensured full compliance with Australia’s documentation and customs requirements to prevent costly delays.

Highlight: Delivering Complexity, On Time

The success of this project came down to precision, timing, and seamless coordination across continents. With critical construction deadlines on the line, OpenRoad’s domestic and international teams worked together to ensure every shipment reached its destination without delay.

• Transporting Oversized Freight Across Oceans: The first challenge came early. The equipment was right on the threshold of width restrictions, but OpenRoad guided the customer through each option, ensured compliance, and secured a route that kept everything moving safely and on time.
• Protecting Cargo for the Journey: OpenRoad sought out a specialized heat shrink-wrapping vendor for the silo, ensuring it was fully encapsulated and reinforced to survive the long ground and sea transit intact.
• Aligning Global Components on Time OpenRoad’s domestic and international teams worked in sync, coordinating every handoff—from Oregon to the port, across the ocean, and into Tasmania—to make sure each leg stayed on schedule and on budget.
• Quick Thinking in Motion: When unforeseen import port delays threatened the delivery timeline, OpenRoad’s swift action and strong global connections allowed the vessel to enter Australia efficiently—minimizing impact and keeping the project moving.
• A Seamless Delivery: With the equipment arriving on schedule, the customer’s construction timeline stayed intact—proof that OpenRoad’s proactive management and creative problem-solving deliver peace of mind from start to finish.