Blue Water customises Red Sea-challenged FPSO shipment to avoid delay
Blue Water created a transhipment solution and delivered the cargo by air charter to its destination.
The tailor-made logistics service provider Blue Water Shipping has recently customised a shipment stranded in Cartagena, Colombia for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) project in China impacted by the Red Sea situation.
The current circumstances in the Red Sea pose a challenge for timely cargo deliveries to their final destinations, with the necessary detour of around 4,000 sea miles resulting in a minimum of 10 days extra transit time.
“The situation in the Red Sea made it impossible to reach China on schedule for the project. The client approached Blue Water to intercept and create a customised solution to prevent any delays in the project,” reads the release.
The Singapore team of Bue Water collaborated closely with the Air Charter team in Denmark, colleagues from Brazil and Blue Water’s partner in Panama – Ulog – to ensure the time-sensitive shipment reached China within the project timeline and it used National Airlines 747-400 freighter for the uplift.
“It became evident that air cargo was the most efficient option, marking this Blue Water Singapore’s first air charter for FPSO-related cargo.”
To facilitate the transition to air cargo, the cargo was loaded at Tocumen International Airport Panama due to customs considerations. A Blue Water professional from Brazil supervised the air cargo operations in Panama. In Shanghai, the cargo arrived on time and on schedule, where it was safely unloaded and prepared for dispatch.
Head of FPSO Logistics at Blue Water, Dilys, comments on the transport: "We promptly changed the destination airport to Shanghai, as we encountered an unforeseen challenge with the original landing permit in Qingdao just days before the flight arrival, risking a significant delay to our urgent freight. However, quick thinking and an innovative proposal allowed us to navigate through the situation successfully."
Dilys adds: "To change the destination airport to Shanghai last-minute, our team showcased its adaptability and ensured timely delivery, overcoming unforeseen obstacles posed by bureaucratic processes."
Project Manager Syafizah emphasises that the successful delivery of the air charter resulted from collaborative efforts and dedication from all team members. Syafizah highlights: “Our collective focus and relentless effort, in conjunction with various Blue Water office teams, played a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of the air charter. This achievement reflects the strength of our teamwork and commitment to creating tailored solutions. We are pleased that the client entrusted the air charter to us, showcasing their confidence in our capabilities.”
