Jan De Nul
23.5T
CABLE REEL
TRANSPORT
Safe transport
When internationally operating dredging and subsea contractor Jan De Nul urgently needed to transport an industrial cable reel from Malaysia to their facility in Aalst, Belgium, MCSI Global Logistics was called in for full coordination - from door to door.
The Neptune-branded cable reel weighed 23,500 kilograms, requiring a precisely coordinated logistics operation. The route consisted of a combination of heavy road transport, work at Changi Airport, air freight with a Boeing 747 Freighter, and last-mile road transport through Europe.
Five countries, one seamless operation. Our team managed every link - from the first crane lift in Malaysia to delivery at the customer's door in Belgium.
When internationally operating dredging and subsea contractor Jan De Nul urgently needed to transport an industrial cable reel from Malaysia to their facility in Aalst, Belgium, MCSI Global Logistics was called in for full coordination - from door to door.
The Neptune-branded cable reel weighed 23,500 kilograms, requiring a precisely coordinated logistics operation. The route consisted of a combination of heavy road transport, work at Changi Airport, air freight with a Boeing 747 Freighter, and last-mile road transport through Europe.
Five countries, one seamless operation. Our team managed every link - from the first crane lift in Malaysia to delivery at the customer's door in Belgium.
How we Transported it
Pick up at source - Malaysia
Our partner team in Malaysia coordinated the retrieval of the 23,500 kg cable reel. Specialized heavy transport and a hydraulic crane were deployed to lift the reel onto an oversized flatbed trailer for the border crossing into Singapore.
to Singapore
Malaysia - Singapore Changi Airport
The convoy crossed the border into Singapore and arrived at the cargo terminal at Changi Airport. Our team coordinated a nighttime crane operation in which the truck's reel was transferred onto the HPD45 cargo dolly platform — in accordance with the airport's strict night window regulations.
SG → Baku
Loaded into Boeing 747 Freighter — Changi
In close cooperation with the ground handling agent and airline, MCSI supervised the loading of the cable reel on the main deck of the Boeing 747F. Specialized cargo networks and securing systems were installed in accordance with IATA regulations. The aircraft departed from Singapore with a scheduled technical stop in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Baku, Azerbaijan
Technical Stop — Heydar Aliyev International Airport
A brief technical stopover in Baku for refueling, after which the Boeing 747F continued westward towards Amsterdam Schiphol. MCSI coordinated with the local handling agent for a smooth and flawless transit without delay to the delivery schedule.
Amsterdam
Unloading & customs — Amsterdam Schiphol
Upon arrival at Schiphol, our European partners handled the unloading of the reel, EU import customs clearance, and transfer to a trailer for the final leg to Belgium. All documentation had been submitted in advance to avoid border delays.
Aalst, Belgium
Door delivery to Jan De Nul — Aalst, Belgium
A truck transported the cable reel from Schiphol to the Jan De Nul facility in Aalst. Our logistics team coordinated seamlessly with the customer's receiving team, completing a flawless door-to-door operation across four countries — on time, undamaged, and according to specification.
The Operation in Pictures
Challenges
that we solve
Heavy Cargoweight
At 23,500 kg, the reel required specialized crane equipment, certified lifting devices, and oversized permits in multiple jurisdictions for both road and air transport.
Multi-Land Compliance
Export licenses from Malaysia, Singapore Customs, EU import documentation, and Belgian delivery requirements had to be coordinated simultaneously without disrupting the schedule.
Night window operations
All crane operations and ground handling at Changi were conducted within strict night windows — a precision operation involving experienced teams and seamless coordination with airport authorities.
Aircraft compatibility
The dimensions of the reel required a Boeing 747 Freighter with a main deck load, including detailed floor load calculations and IATA-compliant securing configurations.
Tight Deadline
Jan De Nul's offshore project planning required punctual delivery. MCSI managed every handover, connection, and unforeseen circumstance to meet the operational time window.
End-to-End Visibility
From pickup in Malaysia to delivery in Belgium: MCSI ensured continuous status updates and proactive communication to all parties involved at every milestone.
Complete Door-to-Door
Heavy Freight Expertise
This project demonstrates MCSI Global Logistics' capacity to handle the most demanding and mission-critical freight transport from origin to destination — regardless of weight, route complexity, or time pressure.
Whether it involves a single oversized piece requiring a dedicated cargo aircraft or a multi-stage intermodal operation spanning multiple continents, our team has the experience, global partnerships, and dedication to deliver.
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