Case Studies

Case Study Road freight

Mode of Transport: Land

Client: Producer and distributor of energy systems

Request: Land shipment of an oversized tank.

Route: From Turkey to Greece (Cross-Trade Service thanks to our historical correspondents)

Type and dimensions of cargo: 310x250x344H kg 31,000

Mode of transport: Land

Client: Heating systems manufacturer

Request: Land shipment of an exceptional load made possible by our correspondents and experience gained in intermodal transport.

Route: From Italy (Modena) to Greece

Type and dimensions of cargo: Machinery 1500x250x310 kg 30,00

Mode of transport: Land

Client: Manufacturer of energy systems

Request: Land shipment of a fluid bed boiler oversized cargo classified as hazardous goods by the international ADR regulations.

Route: From Italy to Romania (Dej)

Type and dimensions of cargo: Dimensions 1450x600x415H cm, weight 60,000 kg

Additional information: Land shipment that took one month of travel before reaching its destination. It could be described as an exceptional shipment within the exceptional. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d4SBmgijls

Case Study Ocean freight

Mode of transport: Ocean

Client: Solutions for compressed air systems and various fastening systems

Request: Pickup of goods, securing and safety of goods with corresponding lashing certificate and cargo coverage.

Route: From Livorno (Italy) to Tincan (Lagos – Nigeria)

Type and dimensions of cargo: 2×40′ Flat Rack High Cube OOG – 11.90x242x240 cm – 12,500 kg

Mode of transport: Ocean

Client: Manufacturer of machinery for the food industry

Request: Ocean shipment of an exceptional load made possible by our correspondents and the experience gained.

Route: From Vicenza (Italy) to Asunción (Paraguay). Departure from the port of Genoa.

Type and dimensions of cargo:
1 FR 890x250x295H cm, 10,000 kg gross
1 FR 700x250x290H cm, 12,000 kg gross
1 FR 700x250x290H cm, 12,000 kg gross

Mode of transport: Ocean

Client: manufacturer of metallurgy equipment

Request: shipment of an oversized load to the United States

Route: Schio (Vicenza), Italy – Blytheville (Arkansas), USA | Loading at the Port of Livorno

Type and dimensions of cargo: 2×40’ Roll Trailer

Additional information: a Roll Trailer is a mobile transport platform that requires towing by a motor vehicle and is commonly used for transporting large materials on Ro-Ro vessels

Mode of transport: Ocean

Client: production line of an integrated system for automation

Request: shipment of 3 oversized loads (9 x 40′ OT HC in Gauge; 1 x 40′ OT HC OOG 305 cm; 1 x 40′ FR OOG 295 cm) to Argentina

Route: Milan (Italy) – Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Type and dimensions of cargo:  1 x 40′ FR OOG 295 cm

Mode of transport: Ocean

Client: classic cars

Request: ocean shipment of classic cars from different Italian brands heading to Japan

Route: Italy – Japan

Type and dimensions of cargo: 40′ BOX container with 2 or 3 cars, depending on the model

Additional information: in Japan, classic cars and vintage items are very popular. In fact, in just 3 years, Timat has shipped 60 cars of the most renowned Italian brands to Japan, making Made in Italy an even greater treasure for enthusiasts and collectors

Case Study NGO - Third Sector

Mode of transport: Ocean

Client: Non-profit organization.

Request: Shipment of a container with medical equipment.

Route: From Mantua, Italy, to Saint Vincent Medical Center in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo.

  • At our Timat office in Creazzo we completed the Customs procedures;
  • the container was shipped from the port of Genoa;
  • the container, after 40 days, arrived at the port of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania for clearance.

Type and dimensions of cargo: 20′ Dry Container.

Additional information: Inside the 20′ container, a laboratory will be set up with furniture, equipment, and necessary powders for the local production of safe, effective, and high-quality medicines.