November 7, 2025
FGL (Focus Global Logistics) just completed a complex and sizable project involving the shipment of oversized steel structures from Shanghai, China, to Singapore. The project, comprising 15 separate pieces with a total weight exceeding 10 tons, underscores FGL’s capability in handling non-standard, heavy-lift cargo with precision and efficiency.
Transportation: Ocean
POL: Shanghai, China
POD: Singapore
Final Destination: Nigeria
Commodity: Steel Structure
Freight Ton: 1740FT
T/T: 8 Days
Time: Oct, 2025
The primary challenge of this shipment lay in the formidable dimensions of the cargo itself. Several of the steel structures measured up to 1.7 meters in length, classifying them as oversized freight. Such dimensions present significant logistical hurdles, particularly in storage yard management. Their irregular size and weight make them difficult to reposition and reload, often incurring substantial additional fees from port facilities and carriers.
Leveraging its 25 years of industry experience and established partnerships with key port operators and shipping lines, FGL’s expert team engineered a seamless logistical strategy to overcome these obstacles.
Proactive Coordination Mitigates Cost and Complexity
FGL addressed the critical issue of yard storage head-on. “Oversized cargo of this nature is not only hard to handle but can quickly accumulate unexpected demurrage and storage charges,” explained a senior FGL project manager. “Through active and continuous coordination with the ground control teams at the port, we secured special permission for the cargo to be unloaded directly in a designated area of the cargo yard. This strategic move was pivotal, as it eliminated the need for costly double-handling and saved our client significant direct loading expenses.”
Ensuring Timely Delivery Against Tight Schedules
Understanding the client’s stringent timeline requirements, FGL’s procurement team swiftly engaged its network of carrier partners to secure a vessel that could accommodate the unique cargo while adhering to a fast-turnaround schedule. By procuring a carrier with priority access for fast berthing and loading, FGL ensured the entire shipment process remained on track, preventing any costly delays for the end-client in Singapore.
A Culture of Meticulous Care and Responsibility
Throughout the project’s lifecycle, from initial load-out in Shanghai to final discharge in Singapore, the FGL operations team maintained a standard of meticulous care. The team adopted a proactive approach to problem-solving, anticipating potential issues and resolving them before they could impact the project’s timeline or budget. This end-to-end responsibility ensured that the high-value steel structures were transported safely and without incident.
This successful shipment reinforces FGL’s reputation as a trusted partner for complex logistics challenges. The company’s blend of deep industry expertise, strong partner relationships, and a client-centric approach proves essential in delivering solutions that are not only effective but also optimized for cost and efficiency.
About us
Established in 2001, Shenzhen Focus Global Logistics Corporation (FGL), an integrated international logistics service provider has established 10 branches domestically, including Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Jiangmen, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Foshan, and Xi’an. This network covers East China, Central China, South China, and Middle China and forms a large net that includes the major ports of sea freight, air freight, and sea-land combined multimodal transportation from China to Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Europe.
Post time: Nov-07-2025
