Loading & Lashing Completed

20.7T Cable Reel - London Gateway Port Export

Loading, securing and lashing of a 20.7-tonne steel cable reel onto a 40ft flat rack container at London Gateway Port, destined for export. GPS Cargo managed the full lift, positioning, lashing and documentation in a single shift

London Gateway Port, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex 20.7 MT 1 Day - Single Shift
20.7T Cargo Weight
1 Day Turnaround
44T Lift Capacity Used
100% On-Time Delivery

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Project Overview

GPS Cargo Handling Ltd was contracted to load and export a 20.7-tonne steel cable reel at London Gateway Port. The Cargo, classified as out-of-dimension due to it's diameter and weight distribution, required specialist lifting equipment and a bespoke lashing plan approved by the shipping line.

Our team executed the full scope in a single shift: crane lift from the quayside, precision placement on a 40ft flat rack, and full lashing with timber dunnage and chain lashings rated to exceed IMO CSS Code requirements.

Challenge · Solution · Result

Challenge

The reel's 20.7T weight and 2.8m diameter meant standard flat rack twist locks were insufficient. The cargo also had to meet a strict vessel cut-off, leaving a 6-hour window for the complete load, lash and inspection process.

Solution

GPS Cargo deployed a 44-tonne capacity forklift with a custom spreader bar. Timber cradles were pre-cut to cradle the reel's curved base, eliminating roll risk. Four-point chain lashing with 10T ratchet binders secured all load paths. A GPS supervisor signed off the lashing plan before the flat rack was trucked to the vessel.

Result

Loaded, lashed and documented within 5.5 hours - 30 minutes ahead of the vessel cut-off. Zero cargo damage, Lashing inspection passed first time. Client received full photographic evidence pack and the cargo arrived at destination without incident.

Scope of Work

Crane lift from quayside to flat rack - 44T capacity forklift with spreader bar
Timber dunnage fabrication and positioning to prevent reel roll
4-point chain lashing with 10T ratchet binders - IMO CSS Code compliant
Lashing plan preparation and shipping line approval
Photographic survey before and after lashing
Cargo delivery documentation and weight certificate

Tags

EXPORT cable-reel flat-rack heavy-lift lashing london-gateway
"GPS Cargo turned this around in oune shift. The lashing was impeccable - we've never had a claim on a GPS-handled shipment. Recommended without hesitation."
Operations Manager

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Energy Client - London Gateway