Volga-Dnepr Airlines, the provider in the sector of air cargo transportation of oversized and super heavy shipments, has organized the delivery of a crankshaft from Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico, to Mumbai, India.

The flight was chartered by DHL Global Forwarding for the 38-ton shipment, which had been packaged in a 7-meter long box alongside some support equipment required for loading.

Within 12 hours of receiving the request, Volga-Dnepr’s experienced logistics specialists developed several loading and packaging options for the customer. This promptness, and Volga Dnepr’s ability to provide a bespoke cargo platform for the required weight distribution reduced the lead-time for the uplift accordingly.

“The transportation of this crankshaft is another demonstration of our commitment to our customers in the energy and heavy machinery sector. With our expertise in the transportation of oversized cargo, our specialized equipment and our experience in meeting tight schedules, we were able to operate this Apodaca to Mumbai flight efficiently. Our unique ramp-loading IL-76TD-90VD freighter is equipped with onboard cranes and winches which facilitate optimized loading. Our aircraft, equipped with modern engines and unrestricted for global operations, secure extended opportunities for us to satisfy the market demands of the energy sector,” stated Ekaterina Andreeva, Deputy Commercial Director, Volga-Dnepr Charter Cargo Operations.

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has more than 28 years of experience in addressing challenges related to the transportation of super-heavy and oversized project cargo originating from various industries, including the energy and heavy machinery sector. For the first 9 months of 2018, Volga-Dnepr has recorded an increase of 6% in cargo transportation for the energy and heavy machinery industry. The company is set to continue on this growth trajectory offering the most cost-efficient logistics solutions for its customers worldwide.