Antwerp work horses on the move

LOCATION: Antwerp - Belgium
EQUIPMENT USED: Barges Wim & Tom; tugboat Petrus; 72 axle lines SPMT's

Nothing too heavy, nothing too high!  "Nothing too technically challenging" would perfectly add to many of our projects, for example the transportation of two Kalmar cranes (1.250t, 72m high), workhorses of Antwerp's container terminals.
The major challenge existed in overcoming the different water levels, since not only a tidal range of approx 6m had to be overcome, but also a totally different water level at the departure quay compared to the arrival quay. The only reasonable solution was to elevate our twin barges Wim & Tom with an extra 1.70m to ensure smooth cycling from the quay onto the pontoon.
Knowing that maintenance operations always have a severe impact on terminal activities, Sarens can proudly say that the two transports have been executed in 6 days instead of the planned 9 days.