Bolloré handles out of gauge equipment for substation
Bolloré Logistics was contracted to transport and deliver out of gauge cargo from Spain to Shango substation in Rwanda through the port of Mombasa (Kenya).
The cargo consisted of eight shunt reactors each weighing 29 t, and two transformers weighing 51 t and 75 t. With an end-to-end scope of service awarded to Bolloré Logistics in Spain, a network strategy involving the Bolloré Logistics projects team in Kenya and the Bolloré Logistics Rwanda team were employed to ensure a seamless clearance, transport, delivery and installation of this sensitive cargo after arrival at the port of Mombasa.
Because of the steep terrain on the last mile remote road access where the station is located, the team employed a fleet of modular hydraulic multi-axle trailers. The Bolloré Logistics team also installed the units on the service plinths of the station through a special jacking and skidding method. (mw)