Client: Estanc

Ahola successfully transported a record-breaking shipment for Estanc

In the spring of 2021, Ahola Special successfully completed its largest special transport to date in cooperation with the Estonian company Estanc. The combination, over 60 meters long and as tall as a small apartment building, was also one of the largest special transports in Estonian history.In the spring of 2021, Ahola Special successfully completed its largest special transport to date in cooperation with the Estonian company Estanc. The combination, over 60 meters long and as tall as a small apartment building, was also one of the largest special transports in Estonian history.

 

Ahola Special transported Estanc’s 195-ton tank from Jüri, near Tallinn, to the port of Paldiski, 70 kilometers away, where it continued by ship to Uruguay. In addition to the enormous size, the transport was further complicated by a tight schedule and softened road surfaces due to thawing frost. The entire operation took three nights and involved around 30 people.

 

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According to Ahola’s CEO, Jonas Ahola, the operation required highly intensive preparation. Various special arrangements were made along the route, including widening and reinforcing roads and intersections. At a railway crossing, power lines had to be loosened and lifted high enough to allow the load to pass underneath. This required halting train traffic, which was a challenging arrangement on short notice.

 

– The planning was carried out meticulously in collaboration with the customer. It required extensive simulation to ensure all necessary adjustments along the route were accurately measured. The permitting process also took its own time, says Ahola.

 

 

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Estanc has high expectations for its transportation partner. A professional partner must be at the top of their field in preparation, communication, and execution.