Shipping and logistics of Boilers, pressure vessels ,reactors, columns – project Logistics training course

Shipping and Logistics of Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Reactors & Columns

Project Logistics Training Course by Pertecnica Engineering

Course Overview

Transporting large and critical industrial components like boilers, pressure vessels, reactors, and distillation columns is one of the most challenging domains within logistics. These structures are over-dimensional, heavy, technically sensitive, and high-value, demanding specialized knowledge in project logistics, multimodal shipping, lifting, storage, and regulatory compliance.

This course is designed to build hands-on expertise for professionals in EPC projects, heavy engineering, power, petrochemical, refinery, and manufacturing sectors, ensuring that participants gain a thorough understanding of the real-world practices involved in the safe and efficient movement of such components.

Who Should Join?

• Professionals in EPC, construction, or process industries

• Engineers involved in procurement, erection, commissioning, or logistics

• Freight forwarders and shipping executives handling project or ODC cargo

• Port, warehouse, and storage yard operations managers

• Mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering students targeting plant logistics roles

• Contractors and vendors handling heavy component delivery and installation

What You Will Learn

1. Introduction to Project Logistics

• Role of logistics in large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects

• Lifecycle of equipment movement: from fabrication to site erection

• Coordination among manufacturers, transporters, ports, and EPC teams

2. Equipment Characteristics and Criticality

• Understanding dimensions, weight, CoG (Center of Gravity), and material types

• Technical specifications of boilers, vessels, columns, and towers

• Safety zones and load distribution planning

3. Packaging, Preservation, and Surface Protection

• Anti-corrosion coatings, flange covers, insulation protection

• Wrapping, crating, tarpaulin, and vibration control

• Storage precautions for high-pressure and heat-sensitive equipment

4. Transport Planning and Execution

• Road: Hydraulic axle trailers, girder carriers, escort requirements

• Rail: Special wagons and route feasibility

• Sea: Breakbulk, heavy-lift vessels, RO-RO options for export

• Air: Limited use for control panels, instrumentation kits, or modular skids

• Load securing, saddle supports, lashing, and stability calculations

5. Route Survey and Approvals

• Site access checks, clearance from bridges, curves, overhead lines

• Government permissions for ODC/OWC movement

• Coordination with NHAI, PWD, and local civic bodies for clearances

• Police escort, power line shutdowns, and traffic management

6. Port Handling & Yard Storage

• Port documentation, vessel readiness, berth coordination

• Use of cranes, jacks, and port infrastructure

• Temporary storage planning and sequencing for erection readiness

• Laydown yard setup, protection from dust, rain, and rusting

7. Documentation and Compliance

• Packing list, material certificates, technical drawings

• Marine insurance, route permits, customs clearance (for imports/exports)

• Risk management: incident logs, delay tracking, and claims

• EPC-level documentation protocols, equipment manifest, and handover logs

8. Case Studies & Site Realities

• Real examples of pressure vessel transport from fabrication yard to refinery

• Column erection sequencing for chemical plants

• Export shipment of large reactors to Middle East or Africa

• Shutdown-time logistics and Just-In-Time delivery of high-value components

Course Format

• Duration: 3 Weeks

• Mode: Online / Offline / Hybrid

• Includes:

  • Real project logistics documentation templates

  • CAD-based route simulations and load plans

  • Industry videos showing actual transport and installation

  • Exposure to port and shipping operations

Certification

Certified Project Logistics Specialist – Boilers, Pressure Vessels & Reactors
Issued by Pertecnica Engineering, recognized by major employers in EPC, heavy engineering, and logistics.

Career Opportunities

Why Choose Pertecnica?

• One of the few institutes offering dedicated training for industrial systems logistics

• Focus on actual project implementation, not just theoretical logistics

• Includes real forms, SOPs, and shipping processes used by EPC contractors

• Suitable for professionals moving into high-value, strategic logistics roles

• Certification valued in India, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia

Move the Unmovable — Master Heavy & Strategic Component Logistics

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