CJ Logistics Completes Transport of 1.1 Million Tons of Equipment Through Sandstorm

Participation in Iraq Refinery Modernization Project
Precise Cargo Load Distribution... On Schedule Without Accidents

CJ Logistics' Middle East subsidiary CJ ICM is preparing to transport ultra-heavy cargo at Umm Qasr Port in Iraq. (Photo by CJ Logistics)

CJ Logistics transported a total of 1.1 million tons of various ultra-heavy equipment and materials in Iraq based on precise load distribution technology.

On the 5th, CJ Logistics announced that its Middle East subsidiary CJ ICM completed project logistics transporting heavy cargo weighing a total of 1.1 million tons in Iraq. Project logistics refers to the transportation of materials required for large-scale construction such as infrastructure installation and production facility construction, timed to the construction schedule.

CJ ICM participated in the Iraq oil refinery upgrading facility construction project and moved large-scale equipment such as petroleum refining facilities and construction materials over 10 months starting from June last year. The process involved unloading equipment at Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, handling port storage and customs clearance, and then transporting them about 95 km to the construction site near Basra. They transported 268 types of heavy cargo with lengths up to 84 meters and weights ranging from 50 tons to 890 tons.

CJ ICM emphasized that their technology, which scientifically designs detailed plans including transportation equipment, securing devices, and specialized personnel tailored to cargo, climate, and terrain characteristics, was crucial. They precisely distributed the cargo load to prevent risks such as vehicle overturning and cargo damage, while adhering to the scheduled arrival date.

CJ Logistics' Middle East subsidiary CJ ICM is transporting heavy cargo by road within Iraq. (Photo by CJ Logistics)

Due to Iraq’s desert terrain, there are many areas with weak ground and unpaved roads, and from April to June, strong sandstorms require even more precise load distribution during heavy cargo transport. CJ ICM deployed a total of 950 units of special transport equipment SPMT (Self-Propelled Modular Trailer) during the transportation period. This equipment can connect front, rear, and sides like Lego blocks, allowing flexible expansion of loading space according to cargo volume and distributing the cargo load.

Additionally, considering the cargo volume, temporary removal of obstacles such as bridges, traffic lights, and signboards was carried out, along with undergrounding power lines and other specialized civil engineering works. A total of 263 specialized personnel including heavy cargo transport experts, police escorts, and civil engineers were deployed.

Jang Young-ho, head of CJ Logistics IFS Division, said, "Based on the project logistics operation technology and experience accumulated through transporting nuclear power plant equipment and ancient relics, we were able to successfully complete the transportation of the Iraq oil refining facilities." He added, "We will solidify our position as a leader in K-defense, nuclear power, and project logistics sectors based on our superior operational capabilities and elevate Korea’s logistics status worldwide."

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