Global Logistics Projects & Case Studies

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American Cargoservice, Inc. is a founding member of World Cargo Alliance (WCA) and is proud to be part of WCA Projects Network.

WCA Projects Network is the world’s leading network for independent project freight forwarders with 398 member offices in 110 countries and 213 cities. WCA Projects has the strength of a worldwide team that surpasses any multi-national forwarder in service coverage, number of employees, flexibility, and local knowledge.

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Large Industrial Turning Machine from Germany to Mississippi

Germany to Mississippi | 247 Tons | RORO Vessel

Project Overview
In 2021, ACS managed the transport of a large industrial turning machine from Bremerhaven, Germany to its final destination in Mississippi via the port of Charleston.

Shipment Details
• 49 crates of varying sizes
• Total weight: 247 tons
• Total volume: 800+ CBM
• Transport method: RORO vessel using 11 mafi trailers

Logistics & Delivery
ACS coordinated vessel arrival in Charleston and managed final delivery to the destination site. The project required 16 trucks, with several shipments requiring police escort due to oversized cargo.

Execution
Despite forecasted rain during loading, conditions remained favorable and the shipment was completed on schedule.

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Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument "DESI" Project

Global Coordination | Scientific Equipment | Air Charter

Project Overview
Since 2017, ACS has supported the DESI (Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument) project, working in close coordination with project stakeholders to manage the transport of highly sensitive scientific equipment across multiple global locations.

Shipment Details
Equipment: Precision optical lens, barrel components, fiber optic systems
Cargo type: High-value, sensitive scientific instrumentation
Scope: Multi-phase international transport between manufacturers and research teams

Logistics & Delivery
ACS coordinated shipments between global manufacturing partners and collaborating institutions, ensuring careful handling throughout each stage. The assembled lens was transported via exclusive aircraft charter from the United Kingdom to the United States.

Execution
ACS provided on-site coordination upon arrival to oversee customs clearance and final delivery, ensuring precise handling from origin to destination.

Solving the Dark Energy Mystery: A New Assignment for a 45-Year-Old Telescope

 

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Wheel motors by air to China

U.S. & Czech Republic to China | 20,000 kg Units | Time-Critical Air Freight

Project Overview
In December 2007, ACS coordinated a series of urgent air shipments of large wheel motors for mining trucks to help a client meet a critical delivery deadline.

Shipment Details
Total shipments: 7
Origin: United States and Czech Republic
Cargo: Wheel motors for mining equipment
Weight per unit: ~20,000 kg

Logistics & Delivery
Following an initial series of ocean shipments, air freight was required to meet the delivery timeline. Each shipment required approximately 100 board feet of lumber to properly distribute weight and ensure safe transport.

Execution
At the time, these shipments were among the heaviest individual pieces of freight transported out of LAX. ACS successfully coordinated all movements to meet the client’s deadline.

 

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Guyana Mining Project

Global Origins to Guyana | Breakbulk & Containerized Cargo

Project Overview
In 2006, ACS coordinated the transport of multiple breakbulk and containerized shipments of mining equipment to Guyana in support of a large-scale mining operation.

Shipment Details
Cargo type: Mining equipment
Transport methods: Breakbulk and containerized ocean freight
Origins: United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Mexico, and multiple U.S. locations

Logistics & Delivery
Due to the destination, many shipments required transshipment through intermediate ports. ACS managed routing and coordination across multiple international origin points to ensure smooth delivery.

Execution
Specialized handling solutions, including custom-built cradles for breakbulk shipments, ensured safe transport from factory origin through final delivery.

Pictured: Breakbulk shipment from the U.K. as it prepares to leave the factory in specially-built cradles.