Project Snapshot

Commodity: 62” × 24’ RIP RAP Portable Screening Plant
Configuration: Trailer-mounted mobile screening plant
Cargo Weight: Approx. 35,850 kg / 79,000 lbs
Overall Dimensions: Approx. 11.75 m L × 3.69 m W × 4.35 m H
Origin: Bursa, Türkiye
U.S. Entry Port: Columbus Street Terminal, Charleston, SC
Final Destination: Springville, Indiana
Transport Mode: RoRo + Heavy-Haul Power-Only
Connection: 2” kingpin / fifth-wheel hookup

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The Challenge

The cargo had wheels, but moving it required more than a standard power-only booking.

As trailer-mounted industrial machinery, the unit required technical validation before a U.S. tractor could collect it from the RoRo terminal.

The key question:

Could the screening plant be safely and legally towed directly from the port without transloading to an RGN or lowboy?

The move required control over:

Fifth-wheel and kingpin compatibility
Landing gear, brakes, electrical connections, and lights
Tire, axle, and suspension condition
Operating dimensions and towing readiness
Multi-state oversize/overweight permits and escorts
Customs clearance, bond requirements, and terminal release

An unverified equipment match or incomplete release could lead to a failed pickup, additional terminal storage, or last-minute transport changes.

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Beeontrade’s Approach

Beeontrade developed the execution plan with the overseas project team, consignee, customs broker, terminal, and inland carrier before dispatch.

The team coordinated:

Technical photos and manufacturer towing details
Carrier review of the kingpin, landing gear, and connections
Customs classification, documentation, duties, and bond setup
Terminal release, loading order, and terminal charges
Navis appointment and TWIC / port access requirements
Heavy-haul tractor selection, permits, and escort planning
Pickup scheduling and final delivery coordination

This preparation gave the carrier the information needed to confirm the power-only setup before arriving at the terminal.

Execution in Motion

Following RoRo discharge in Charleston, the screening plant was connected directly to a heavy-haul tractor for its inland journey to Indiana.

The power-only strategy kept the machinery on its own trailer chassis, eliminating the need to transfer it onto an RGN or lowboy.

From terminal pickup through delivery, Beeontrade coordinated the release status, carrier dispatch, and consignee communication.

Execution

Customs and bond requirements resolved before pickup
Terminal release and port appointment coordinated
Heavy-haul tractor connected through the fifth-wheel / kingpin system
OS/OW permits and escorts coordinated for the inland move
Delivery completed to the consignee in Springville, Indiana
Final receipt was confirmed through proof of delivery and delivery photos.

Outcome

The screening plant was safely delivered to its final consignee.

Key outcomes included:

Successful heavy-haul power-only delivery
No RGN or lowboy transload required
Technical compatibility reviewed before dispatch
Port release and carrier pickup aligned
Delivery completion documented and confirmed

Beeontrade brought the technical, customs, terminal, and trucking requirements together into one coordinated execution plan.

Why This Matters

Trailer-mounted machinery requires more than available trucking capacity.

A successful move depends on confirming:

Whether the equipment is ready to be towed
Whether the tractor and connection are compatible
Which permits and escorts the route requires
Whether customs and terminal releases are complete
Whether the carrier and consignee are ready for execution

For non-standard RoRo cargo, these decisions need to happen before the truck reaches the terminal.