30 Containers To Hambantota: Optimizing Logistics For Coastal Steel Structures

Logistics Lead: Mr. Wang | Destination: Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Shipping 300 tonnes of prefabricated steel isn't just about moving weight; it's about sequencing.

This week, ZSL completed the loading of 30 x 40HQ containers bound for the Hambantota Free Trade Zone for a new cement processing facility.

 

In a project this size, if the first container opened contains the roof panels instead of the foundation anchor bolts, the site stops. Our logistics team applied the ZSL Sequence-Pack Method:

- Containers 1-4: Foundation anchor bolts, base plates, and primary columns.

- Containers 5-15: Primary rafters and mezzanine joists.

- Containers 16-30: Bracing, purlins, and cladding.

"By packing in reverse-installation order, the contractor in Hambantota can unload directly onto the slab and start erecting immediately," explains Logistics Lead Mr. Wang.

 

Hambantota is a high-salinity coastal environment. To prevent "white rust" during the 22-day sea voyage:

1. VCI Film Wrapping: All galvanized purlins are wrapped in Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor film.

2. Steel Palleting: We avoid wooden pallets which can hold moisture. Instead, custom-welded steel racks are used to prevent bending and facilitate forklift unloading.

3. Desiccant Sacks: 500g silica gel packs are placed inside every bundle of color-coated sheets.

 

- Port of Loading: Dalian, China

- Port of Discharge: Hambantota, Sri Lanka

- Transit Time: 22-25 Days

- Tracking: Real-time GPS tracking provided to the client via ZSL's logistics portal.

 

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