112. Why do generator set lifting operations stall at African destination ports?

Most African destination ports have weak infrastructure: cramped working areas, cranes of insufficient capacity, a shortage of skilled operators and inconsistent operating standards. Standard heavy-cargo plans do not fit local conditions, which readily leads to cranes being unable to take the load, no space to set the cargo down, stalled loading and discharge, and very low productivity, and even to safety problems such as impact damage during lifting or tilting on landing.

The targeted solution: before shipment, verify the destination port's equipment specifications, site conditions and heavy-cargo operating standards, and tailor the loading, lifting and landing plan to actual local conditions. Where necessary, deploy a vessel with its own heavy-lift gear so as to remove dependence on port equipment and ensure the operation goes smoothly at the destination.