Tag: heavy lift cargo

Globalia Athens/Piraeus handled an international project cargo shipment of 350 tonnes

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NAVICON S.A. Shipping and Transport moved 2,238 CBM of oversized equipment from Livorno to Volos through a fully managed vessel charter

NAVICON S.A. Shipping and Transport, Globalia Logistics Network member in Athens/Piraeus, Greece, has completed the transportation of oversized and heavy-lift project cargo from the Port of Livorno, Italy, to Volos, Greece, demonstrating its expertise in handling complex out-of-gauge (OOG) shipments.

The operation involved the transportation of heavy-lift equipment totaling 2,238 CBM and approximately 350 tons. NAVICON’s project cargo specialists managed the entire vessel charter, overseeing every stage of the operation to ensure the cargo reached its destination safely and efficiently.

Project Cargo Transportation by Navicon S.A.

“Every project cargo operation presents its own unique challenges, and success depends on meticulous planning, technical expertise, and close coordination among all stakeholders,” says Panos Spaniolos, Senior Sales Executive and Project and Trade Manager at NAVICON S.A. Shipping and Transport. “Our team’s ability to safely execute this heavy-lift transport reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, customized logistics solutions for cargo of any size or complexity. We remain dedicated to supporting our customers with efficient project cargo services across a wide range of industries.”

Given the size and weight of the shipment, the project required detailed planning, precise coordination, and careful execution. From chartering the vessel to monitoring every phase of the voyage, the team implemented tailored logistics solutions designed to meet the specific requirements of the oversized cargo while maintaining the highest safety standards throughout the transport.

Congratulations to Navicon Shipping and Transport for successfully pulling off this complex shipment and all the best for their future projects!

Globalia Logistics Network Partners with Breakbulk Americas 2026

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Breakbulk Americas 2026 will take place from 22–23 September 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas

Globalia Logistics Network is the Official Partner of Breakbulk Americas 2026, the leading and longest-running exhibition for the project cargo and breakbulk industry in the Americas. The 2026 edition comes as the U.S. project market enters a major investment cycle, with significant developments in manufacturing, critical minerals, advanced nuclear, semiconductor fabrication, data centres, and power generation driving demand for project cargo and specialised logistics services.

The event will bring together project owners, EPCs, manufacturers, carriers, ports, freight forwarders, and equipment providers, including major companies such as Bechtel, ExxonMobil, Fluor, GE, Shell, and SpaceX. The event is designed to provide direct access to the decision-makers responsible for selecting transport and logistics partners for major projects.

A Programme Designed Around Project Owners

Under the theme Moving Projects Forward, Breakbulk Americas 2026 will feature a redesigned conference programme focused on the opportunities emerging from the current project investment cycle.

The programme will run across two stages, including the Breakbulk Live stage, featuring headline sessions and an Energy Opportunity Super Session, and the new Voices Stage, which will offer more interactive sessions and an Innovation Pitch programme connecting new solutions with project executives and technology leaders.

The event will also introduce NextWave 30, extending the Education Day programme to early-career professionals and supporting the development of future talent within the project cargo industry.

A change for Globalia Members to Connect with Project Cargo Opportunities

Breakbulk Americas offers freight forwarders an important platform to connect directly with project owners, EPCs, manufacturers, carriers, ports, and other key stakeholders involved in major infrastructure and energy projects.

Globalia encourages its members to participate in Breakbulk Americas 2026 as a valuable opportunity to strengthen their professional networks, connect with major project cargo decision-makers, and gain insights into the investment and infrastructure developments creating new logistics opportunities across the Americas.

More information & registration

As demand for project cargo continues to grow alongside major investments in energy, manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure, collaboration across the project logistics supply chain is becoming increasingly important. Through its partnership with Breakbulk Americas 2026, Globalia Logistics Network strengthens its engagement with the project cargo community while creating further opportunities for its members to connect with potential business partners and industry leaders.