Job of the Year (BE16/VR1)

ALE – who successfully delivered three transformers weighing 135t from the vendor’s manufacturing facility in Austria, via the ports of Rotterdam and Tilbury, to the new National Grid substation in Highbury, North London. Challenges included finding a suitable route – and transhipping a 135t transformer off the girder frame and onto SPTs in the middle of Islington.

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Sally Traffic, on announcing the Winner:

And the WINNER continuing to prove that they are ‘without doubt one of the very best heavy hauliers in the British Isles. Finding a suitable site to tranship loads of this size from girder trailers to SPMTs in one of the world’s most congested cities is an achievement in itself. For a masterful piece of planning, traffic management, a virtual minefield of weight, width, height and length – so many restrictions and organisations to deal with: in London!’

In the words of our Judges:

“A masterful piece of planning and traffic management, a virtual minefield of weight, width, height and length restrictions to contend with and numerous authorities and organisations to deal with. Finding a suitable site to tranship loads of this size from girder trailers to SPMT’s in one of the world’s most congested cities is an achievement in itself, a showcase for this companies range of capabilities.”

A special ‘thank you’ to our returning Headline Sponsors:

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Project of the Year

ALE were tasked with transporting a total of 19 transformers to two separate site locations, as part of a major energy project linking Scottish Power and National Grid. ALE then prepared the transformers for site installation at Flintshire and at Hunterston. These units were transported in stages over a period of 10 months, via two complex routes.

Sally Traffic, on announcing the Winner:

And the winner…. for their total project management and high level negotiating skills showcasing the company’s first rate planning and execution. Their experience shows – with a world-class performance delivering 19 transformers over a ten-month period.

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In the words of our Judges:

“Total project management, a showcase for the company and its range of abilities, first rate planning and execution of a large scale project. Including both road and sea transportation, along with final installation on-site using a wide range of equipment and skilled personnel. Only a select group of companies worldwide can handle this type of project, a world class performance.”

Thanks must go to our returning category sponsors:

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