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UTC sets the global standard for freight forwarding.

EXPERTS IN TRANSPORTING

COMPLEX, OVERSIZED EQUIPMENT

Customized and trusted solutions you can depend on.

NO PROJECT TOO BIG

NO LOCATION TOO REMOTE

UTC’s global network combines international and local expertise to keep your cargo moving.

What We Do

Our Services


Air, Ocean, Road & Rail Transport

No matter the cargo or destination, UTC provides tailor-made solutions to meet your transport needs. We are fully equipped to use air, ocean, road, and rail.

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Capital & Turnkey Project Logistics

UTC’s extensive experience with globally sourced materials and CAPEX projects makes us the ideal logistics provider. We offer turnkey solutions and one-stop-shop services.

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UTC CUSTOMS AND COMPLIANCE

Our experienced Customs Brokers minimize delays saving you time and money. They specialize in getting your cargo through customs and ensuring maximum compliance.

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Heavy Lift & Heavy Haul

UTC’s close connections with all major carriers, airlines, Class 1 rail lines, and trucking fleets ensures that we will find the best, most efficient way of transporting your cargo.

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Who We Are

Our Advantages

UTC's Control Tower Approach

UTC’s approach allows for worldwide visibility as cargo moves through the supply chain, allowing us to easily adapt to changing conditions.

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Local & International Boots on the Ground

UTC works with all applicable agencies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and policies in all countries where we do business.

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Service is our Top Priority

In addition to our employees’ long tenure, UTC has many accounts that have been with us for over 10 years – some on board for as long as 30 years.

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What We Do

Our Services

UTC’s Project Logistics team is skilled in the transportation of major automotive plant installations and expansions.
Our dedicated Cement Division excels at coordinating CAPEX and OPEX projects, delivering cement plants to remote regions.
UTC’s white-glove service designs customized solutions tailored to the class of goods you’re shipping.
UTC’s general cargo and customs brokerage teams are ready to assist as your business grows.
Renewables, LNG and Oil & Gas, and Power Generation & Distribution.
Experts in transporting new and used heavy equipment, from factory to foundation and beyond.
Specializing in the transportation of industrial plants and expansion of manufacturing & processing facilities.
Specializing in the delivery of processing plants, vehicles, etc. to remote locations around the world.
An industry leader in transporting can-lines, raw materials, spare parts and finished goods.
Servicing major additive, pharma, and device companies for over 30 years.
UTC Overseas’

Commitment to Excellence

At UTC we provide unparalleled expertise in global logistics and supply chain management offering one-stop shopping for all your transportation needs. From small packages to oversized project cargo, our comprehensive logistics services can handle the most complex and demanding jobs.

Our highly skilled people make the difference. UTC’s offices across the globe are staffed with expert teams that are dedicated to working closely with our clients to provide innovative solutions. We listen and continuously enhance and improve our work processes in order to remain in real time alignment with our customers’ needs and wishes.

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Time-sensitive air charter

utc arranges time sensitive air charter from egypt

UTCs air freight experts recently arranged a charter to transport aero-derivative gas turbines from Egypt to Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Originating in Cairo and Sharm el Sheikh, the units were flown to Chicago O'Hare. Once they arrived, UTC further coordinated the last-mile transport to multiple destinations to support power stations.

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Turbines were packed in specialized shipping cans for air charter transport

In total, the transport included three turbines that are components of power packs. Each pack contains a turbine, transformer, generator, and control unit. The turbines measured 218" x 102" x 102" and weighed 28,660 pounds each.

The gas turbines were transported in specialized shipping cans - hard, heavy-duty protective cases - designed to move power generation equipment.

The empty cans were transloaded onto trailers via four lifting eyes prior to placing the turbines. When the cans are fully loaded, the lifting procedure is adjusted to include a lifting bar and lashing to properly support the weight of the turbine.

Once loaded, the cans are pumped with nitrogen to displace oxygen, and sealed. These containers control the inside environment to keep out moisture and salt, which can be corrosive and damaging to expensive equipment.

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Engineers weigh in: determining the best plane for the job

Based on the dimensions of the turbines and shipping cans, UTC's team began looking for the best airfreight solution. A charter was arranged using the IL-76, a heavy-lift cargo aircraft that UTC engineers deemed most suitable for the job. It is a workhorse used to transport cargo and troops, and for aerial refueling and firefighting.

The IL-76's cabin size is large, able to accommodate approximately 160 cubic meters, with a payload capacity of 50 tons. The tail cargo door has expanding loading ramps, and the cabin is equipped with two electric winches, each with three-ton traction, and four electric hoists with a pulling capacity of up to 10 tons. Due to its size and the onboard equipment, it was the most efficient choice for the quick turnaround needed.

UTC moves this type of equipment on a regular basis, but this door-to-door move presented several notable challenges. An unusually short unloading time span, coordinating multiple international teams, and complicated paperwork added to the complexity of this job.

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IL-76 airplane on tarmac, blue skies in background. Urgent air charter to Egypt.

Challenge accepted: Air charter team executes plan flawlessly in face of tight unloading time frame

Arrangements began months in advance. Due to the flight crew's time constraints, they had only two hours on the ground. Each step in the process had to be performed with great precision since there was no time to spare in executing the plan.

UTC's Air Charter team was on the ground to carefully oversee the operation. Pre-coordination was key to getting the units ready to load quickly. The necessary equipment for loading and the handling crew had to be onsite and ready to spring into action.

Prior to the units landing, specialized trucks, airport storage, forklifts, security, ex-rays, airport clearance, and a myriad of other tasks were coordinated and ready. Proper paperwork, permits, certificates, and inspections were key to keeping the operation running swiftly.

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Behind the scenes of an air charter transport: mobilizing cranes, forklifts, heavy duty-trucks and more

UTC provided a variety of services critical to the success of this project: customs, engineering, air freight, ground transportation, rigging, and more.

UTC's team worked closely with the engineers from Silkway Airlines to craft a loading and unloading plan for the IL76. Despite the complex paperwork involved, UTC's team arranged customs clearance, which was critical to allow for unloading.

Special ground handling equipment was required at three airports and both job sites. A 50T mobile crane with a spreader bar and rigging kit distributed pressure to avoid direct contact with container walls.

A 20T forklift with long forks for extensions, a 16T capacity forklift, three air ride flatbed trailers, airport dollies and pallets, heavy-duty trucks, and two main deck loaders assembled as a train to extend the length of the work surface were all necessary to the success of the project.

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full shipping can being loaded onto a trailer. loading beam and lashing support weight of full container. These were transported from Egypt to USA via air charter.

UTC has the knowledge and expertise to perform these transports under all types of adverse conditions. Despite the time-sensitive nature of this project, our international team had the know-how and boots on the ground to execute this plan to our customer's satisfaction.

UTC's air charter team has specialized knowledge of your equipment, allowing us to provide the most innovative and cost-saving logistics solutions.

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UTC Sets New Heavylift Record

utc overcomes mounting challenges for greenfield project in colombia

UTC's global heavy lift experts coordinated the transportation of the heaviest cargo ever mobilized on Colombian roads.

Over the last two years, a team of UTC Overseas professionals has been transporting the equipment needed to operate the new El Tesorito power plant in Cordoba Province, Colombia. Having worked on many greenfield projects before, these specialists had the knowledge, experience, and contacts to arrange ocean transport, loading and unloading, port manipulation, storage, on-carriage, and discharge onto the foundation.

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Diligent planning and precise execution were vital in carrying out the operation

UTC’s skilled crew took care of every detail, locating the port nearest the job site so the motors could ship fully assembled, saving the customer considerable time and money. The equipment would travel to the Port of Tolú, a breakbulk and project cargo facility with the capacity and infrastructure to handle the equipment efficiently.

Starting out as breakbulk cargo on multi-purpose vessels, the equipment began the first leg of the journey. The first shipment contained 11 generators weighing 72 tons each, along with 8,845 cubic meters of additional equipment. The second vessel carried three transformers, 97 tons each, and 460 cubic meters of accessories. The third vessel transported 11 assembled engines which were 300 tons each and six meters high. The oversized and overweight cargo originated in Brazil, Bolivia, the U.S., Finland, Italy, and Mexico. In addition to the equipment, there were over 400 containers of related material.

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Challenges Mounting: Adverse weather, pandemic supply chain disruptions & holiday chaos factor in

With any large-scale EPC contract, there are many challenges to overcome, but this one was compounded by the Christmas and New Year holidays, the pandemic, and supply chain disruptions. A host of new, unfamiliar situations arose, such as port closings, labor shortages, and strict distancing and sanitary procedures. Weather also contributed as much of this move occurred during the rainy season.

Despite advance planning and extensive road surveys, unannounced road construction began on the planned route to the job site, so alternate plans had to be devised quickly. Security measures were developed and implemented for the new route ensuring safe passage for the personnel and equipment in the caravans.

The available bridge that led to the construction site could not hold the weight of the assembled units. The bridge needed reinforcing to allow safe passage. Due to excessive rain, the roads were muddy, and the river created high currents. The elevated water levels made excavation difficult, so a dam was constructed to impede the water flow. This type of work requires environmental licenses stipulating that everything must be returned to its natural state when work is completed. Due to this, the bridge reinforcements were deconstructed after the final equipment delivery.

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Last-mile transport: Local regulations & outreach

Abiding by local laws and regulations is essential when completing any project. This one went one step beyond, though. UTC was traversing rural communities with limited resources. Electricity had to be taken off-line for six-hour stretches each time a caravan of trucks moved through one of the towns. It was a hard sell to win over the locals and garner support for the project. The impact on the region was significant, but the long-term improvements would more than make up for the temporary disruptions.

UTC professionals became diplomats, meeting and discussing concerns with the local communities. Ignacio Benedetti, UTC Regional Director West Coast Latam, recounts some of the meetings. “This was a socially sensitive project. Power was interrupted as lines were moved to allow the large pieces to travel through towns on national roads. Generator backup did not exist, meaning residents and businesses were without power and water for long stretches - this happened multiple times over the course of a few months. We met with community leaders, business owners, and utility companies to explain the benefits of the project and the government’s investment in improving energy services. We shared an explanatory video to educate all concerned parties on the benefits of building up power resources in the area. To further complicate the situation, election training took place during one span of the project, and alternative energy sources had to be supplied so the training could be completed in time for election day.”

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Breaking records to support energy transition to renewables

“The weight of the units was massive and set a new record for the heaviest pieces mobilized on Colombian roads. To receive the necessary transport permits, bridge and infrastructure impact studies were required, and a route study and pavement calculations had to be completed to ensure weight compliance guidelines outlined in the permits were not exceeded. A thorough traffic control plan was also required, as was coordination with utility companies responsible for lifting the power, internet, and phone lines in the towns along the route. Equipment moved using Prime Movers. Their large turning radius precluded them from entering the facility, so the oversized equipment was transferred to SPMT to reach the foundations,” says Jorge Duarte, UTC Project Manager.

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El Tesorito will provide critical grid balancing capacity to supplement intermittent energy derived from renewable sources such as solar and wind and help the grid cope with varying weather conditions. In case of a shortage, it will also be available to provide backup power. It is an important project to support the energy grid in the region. The plant complies with strict environmental regulations and creates operational and maintenance jobs for the local population in this rural region.

UTC’s teams of experts successfully handled the myriad of obstacles that presented themselves throughout the execution of the project overcoming the challenges and delivering on time.

UTC's expert team has specialized knowledge of your equipment, allowing us to provide the most innovative and cost-saving logistics solutions.

Check out UTC's Project Showcases & Industry Insights:

Time-sensitive air charter

UTC arranged an air charter & last mile transport for 3 aero-derivative gas turbines from Egypt to Chicago, Illinois, USA, supporting multiple power stations.

UTC Sets New Heavylift Record

utc overcomes mounting challenges for greenfield project in colombia UTC’s global heavy lift experts coordinated the transportation of the heaviest cargo ever mobilized on Colombian roads. Over the last two years, a team of UTC Overseas professionals has been transporting the equipment needed to operate the new El Tesorito power plant in Cordoba Province, Colombia. Having worked on many greenfield projects before, these specialists had the knowledge, experience, and contacts to arrange ocean transport, loading and unloading, port manipulation, storage, on-carriage, and discharge onto the foundation. 11 gen-sets Heaviest Piece: 300 tons Additional 400 containers Diligent planning and precise execution…

+100K FRT GLOBAL CEMENT TRANSPORT

UTC’s Global Cement Division managed the transport of over 100,000 freight tons of equipment for one of the largest cement plants in the USA. Multiple modalities were used for hundreds of shipments, some with pieces over 25′, arriving from China, India, Germany, Italy, Romania, Turkey, Egypt, and Mexico. 100,000 freight tons 37 hopper barges 150 truckloads With equipment heights over 25ft, the main transportation challenge was shipping major components in the largest configuration possible. Planning began in 2019 with detailed route and feasibility studies, risk assessments, and evaluation of discharge ports. Transporting equipment to the job site, located deep in…

Industry Update Aug 2022

Inflation, impending strikes, military drills and droughts are making it more difficult to navigate the international supply chain. Here’s what you need to know today.

July 2022 Industry Update

Worldwide labor negotiations and port congestion are taking hold as the peak shipping season approaches. Here’s what you need to know today.

Industry Update June 2022

With international and local expertise, diligent risk assessment, and multi-modal capabilities, our teams will work with you to keep your cargo moving. Contact UTC today to develop a transportation strategy that works best for you.

Industry Update April 2022

With international and local expertise, diligent risk assessment, and multi-modal capabilities, our teams will work with you to keep your cargo moving. Contact UTC today to develop a transportation strategy that works best for you.

256MT Crane Transport

UTC Manages 256MT Crane Transport: No Assembly Required UTC recently coordinated the transport of a Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane from Texas to Florida. By thinking outside the box, UTC’s Heavy Equipment Team developed a solution to transport the crane fully assembled, in a fraction of the time. 256 MT 130 ft tall 5 days UTC rolls on and rolls off fully assembled Gottwald Crane UTC routinely transports oversize, overweight cargo, but this move was different. The 256 MT Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane that stands 130′ high was driven directly onto a barge for a five-day trip from Brownsville, Texas, to…

Breaking News

“The goal is, let’s have this transition, which let’s face it, is massive to accomplish, without stranding workers, without stranding communities,” said Moniz, who spoke at Houston Maritime Center upon being presented the HMC Maritime Education Award in early March. “And for that to work we have to put the people to work that have the skillset.”

Industry Update: 5 Ways Current Events are Re-Shaping Global Trade

“Supply chain issues” has become a household buzz phrase. Ships waiting to unload cargo, workforce shortages and negotiations, capacity and warehousing issues – but what does that mean when it comes to your cargo? Here’s how current events may impact your business.

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+100K FRT GLOBAL CEMENT TRANSPORT

UTC's Global Cement Division managed the transport of over 100,000 freight tons of equipment for one of the largest cement plants in the USA.

Multiple modalities were used for hundreds of shipments, some with pieces over 25', arriving from China, India, Germany, Italy, Romania, Turkey, Egypt, and Mexico.

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With equipment heights over 25ft, the main transportation challenge was shipping major components in the largest configuration possible.

Planning began in 2019 with detailed route and feasibility studies, risk assessments, and evaluation of discharge ports.

Transporting equipment to the job site, located deep in the US Heartland, required intricate planning and creative solutions. To ensure all parties stayed informed in real-time, UTC created a customized portal for the client where information on the project was available. This enabled teams worldwide to address challenges and implement contingency plans quickly. Constant communication with a myriad of local authorities during last-mile transport, including utilities and cable companies, ensured the success of this complex project.

Out-of-gauge ocean freight to the Port of New Orleans via 12 charter vessels

The largest pieces originated in China, where they were barged to the Ports of Shanghai and Tianjin and loaded onto 12 charter vessels headed for the Port of New Orleans. Shipping the largest parts from China proved to be complex due to COVID lockdowns and unexpected last-minute restrictions. Port congestion, labor shortages, lack of raw materials, and quarantine requirements for cargo originating in active COVID regions posed challenges. UTC was able to call on existing relationships with carriers to secure space, contain vessel detention costs, and postpone shipment dates when cargo was not available for loading.

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The next challenge: critical cargo urgently needed

Critical pieces of cargo became available in Chennai, India, in late 2021 and were urgently needed to meet the construction schedule. UTC’s team in India immediately began evaluating alternative options for time- and cost-effective transport, taking into account extremely tight capacity and heavy monsoon rains. UTC determined the best strategy would be to truck the equipment to Mumbai, where it would be loaded onto four ro-ro vessels.

Other major OOG cargo originated in Romania, Italy, Turkey, and Germany and were shipped to the US via breakbulk vessels, with some smaller parts and accessories shipped via airfreight. Additional parts and accessories out of Mexico were transported overland via 150 truckloads to the site in Mitchell. UTC handled customs at the border.

Barge transport up the Mississippi River

Once the oversized cargo was discharged in the US, it was loaded onto 37 chartered hopper barges for transport to the Port of Jeffersonville. UTC scouted multiple locations to determine the final destination port, considering supply chain delays, port congestion, adverse weather events, and more. Port of Jeffersonville was chosen because of its proximity to the job site and ease of entering highways with oversized equipment.

Deliveries of large-scale projects like this are usually carefully sequenced so equipment and parts arrive in the order they are installed. However, with COVID lockdowns, supplier delays, and shipping backlogs causing significant uncertainty in production and delivery schedules, UTC took delivery of parts as soon as they were available, storing them at the port until needed at the plant.

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Last-mile delivery: Interfacing with local utilities, DOT, & wildlife authorities

UTC consulted with local utilities, DOT, and wildlife authorities to ensure the last-mile transport of hundreds of oversized pieces spanning 24 months would not interfere with the local community and surrounding habitats.

Before transporting any equipment, UTC engaged with Indiana DOT (INDOT) to analyze last-mile route options.

Once a 71.7-mile route was established, UTC entered into a $4M bond with INDOT, allowing site revisions and travel route modifications to accommodate oversized cargo. UTC representatives and DOT contractors traveled the entire route, measuring and identifying all communications and electric lines and overhanging obstacles. Working with additional contractors, utility wires and poles, traffic lights, highway signs, and digital messaging boards were temporarily lifted or removed during transports. Most larger utilities authorized Kenco to raise their wires, but several REMCs required their engineers to be on-site to ensure the safety of their lines. Several major telecoms and electric cables leading up to Chicago were along the route, meaning utmost care had to be taken to avoid widespread disruptions. With careful planning and precise attention to detail, all oversized pieces of equipment were moved without incident.

INDOT required that any cargo over 18’ tall must be transported overnight.

The largest pieces came in steel crating to facilitate loading and provide protection. However, the crating made round, tapered pieces into otherwise square cargo, which would need significantly more overhead clearance. By cutting and removing top portions of the crating, several pieces were transported without stretching utility lines or removing overhanging obstacles. These were trucked using specialized perimetral trailers, which provided additional height clearance due to their very low base. They moved in convoys of 2-3 loads to further minimize movement of utility lines and obstacles. Multiple packages were so wide, the roads so narrow, and the placement of telephone poles close to the street that there were just inches of clearance at certain times.

Last-mile transportation of these oversized pieces endured the depths of winter through ice storms and snow, through spring rains, and into the hot summer, or bat season.

Since the Indiana bat is an endangered species and an integral part of the local ecosystem, UTC interfaced with local wildlife authorities to ensure that continuous overnight transports of oversized equipment would not disrupt the population, which make their home in the hardwood trees lining the route.

UTC’s strength is adapting to the client’s needs, which changed as the project progressed. The pandemic, lockdowns, port closures, reduced labor pools, escalating shipping costs, and vessel availability were all contributing factors. Contingency planning for these types of disruptions is fundamental in executing a project of this magnitude. Fortunately for UTC’s Cement Division, their skill, years of experience, and advanced planning allowed the freight to move uninterrupted. The job was well-executed, safely, and on time.

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UTC's logistics teams have specialized knowledge of your equipment, allowing us to provide the most innovative and cost-saving logistics solutions.

Check out UTC's Project Showcases & Industry Insights:

Time-sensitive air charter

UTC arranged an air charter & last mile transport for 3 aero-derivative gas turbines from Egypt to Chicago, Illinois, USA, supporting multiple power stations.

UTC Sets New Heavylift Record

utc overcomes mounting challenges for greenfield project in colombia UTC’s global heavy lift experts coordinated the transportation of the heaviest cargo ever mobilized on Colombian roads. Over the last two years, a team of UTC Overseas professionals has been transporting the equipment needed to operate the new El Tesorito power plant in Cordoba Province, Colombia. Having worked on many greenfield projects before, these specialists had the knowledge, experience, and contacts to arrange ocean transport, loading and unloading, port manipulation, storage, on-carriage, and discharge onto the foundation. 11 gen-sets Heaviest Piece: 300 tons Additional 400 containers Diligent planning and precise execution…

+100K FRT GLOBAL CEMENT TRANSPORT

UTC’s Global Cement Division managed the transport of over 100,000 freight tons of equipment for one of the largest cement plants in the USA. Multiple modalities were used for hundreds of shipments, some with pieces over 25′, arriving from China, India, Germany, Italy, Romania, Turkey, Egypt, and Mexico. 100,000 freight tons 37 hopper barges 150 truckloads With equipment heights over 25ft, the main transportation challenge was shipping major components in the largest configuration possible. Planning began in 2019 with detailed route and feasibility studies, risk assessments, and evaluation of discharge ports. Transporting equipment to the job site, located deep in…

Industry Update Aug 2022

Inflation, impending strikes, military drills and droughts are making it more difficult to navigate the international supply chain. Here’s what you need to know today.

July 2022 Industry Update

Worldwide labor negotiations and port congestion are taking hold as the peak shipping season approaches. Here’s what you need to know today.

Industry Update June 2022

With international and local expertise, diligent risk assessment, and multi-modal capabilities, our teams will work with you to keep your cargo moving. Contact UTC today to develop a transportation strategy that works best for you.

Industry Update April 2022

With international and local expertise, diligent risk assessment, and multi-modal capabilities, our teams will work with you to keep your cargo moving. Contact UTC today to develop a transportation strategy that works best for you.

256MT Crane Transport

UTC Manages 256MT Crane Transport: No Assembly Required UTC recently coordinated the transport of a Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane from Texas to Florida. By thinking outside the box, UTC’s Heavy Equipment Team developed a solution to transport the crane fully assembled, in a fraction of the time. 256 MT 130 ft tall 5 days UTC rolls on and rolls off fully assembled Gottwald Crane UTC routinely transports oversize, overweight cargo, but this move was different. The 256 MT Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane that stands 130′ high was driven directly onto a barge for a five-day trip from Brownsville, Texas, to…

Breaking News

“The goal is, let’s have this transition, which let’s face it, is massive to accomplish, without stranding workers, without stranding communities,” said Moniz, who spoke at Houston Maritime Center upon being presented the HMC Maritime Education Award in early March. “And for that to work we have to put the people to work that have the skillset.”

Industry Update: 5 Ways Current Events are Re-Shaping Global Trade

“Supply chain issues” has become a household buzz phrase. Ships waiting to unload cargo, workforce shortages and negotiations, capacity and warehousing issues – but what does that mean when it comes to your cargo? Here’s how current events may impact your business.

Read More

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Air, Ocean, Road & Rail Transport

No matter the cargo or destination, UTC provides tailor-made solutions to meet your transport needs. We are fully equipped to use air, ocean, road, and rail.

Learn More

Capital & Turnkey Project Logistics

UTC’s extensive experience with globally sourced materials and CAPEX projects makes us the ideal logistics provider. We offer turnkey solutions and one-stop-shop services.

Learn More

Heavy Lift & Heavy Haul

UTC’s close connections with all major carriers, airlines, Class 1 rail lines, and trucking fleets ensures that we will find the best, most efficient way of transporting your cargo.

Learn More

Customs Brokerage & Compliance

Our experienced Customs Brokers minimize delays saving you time and money. They specialize in getting your cargo through customs and ensuring maximum compliance.

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Industries Served

automotive
UTC’s Project Logistics team is skilled in the transportation of major automotive plant installations and expansions.
cement
Our dedicated Cement Division excels at coordinating CAPEX and OPEX projects, delivering cement plants to remote regions.
chemical & petrochemical
UTC’s white-glove service designs customized solutions tailored to the class of goods you’re shipping.
consumer & retail
UTC[s general cargo and customs brokerage teams are ready to assist as your business grows.
energy
Renewables, LNG and Oil & Gas, and Power Generation & Distribution.
heavy equipment
Experts in transporting new and used heavy equipment, from factory to foundation and beyond.
industrial construction
Specializing in the transportation of industrial plants and expansion of manufacturing & processing facilities.
mining
Specializing in the delivery of processing plants, vehicles, etc. to remote locations around the world.
packaging equipment
An industry leader in transporting can-lines, raw materials, spare parts and finished goods.
pharmaceutical & healthcare
Servicing major additive, pharma, and device companies for over 30 years.
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Project Showcases

UTC arranged an air charter & last mile transport for 3 aero-derivative gas turbines from Egypt to Chicago, Illinois, USA, supporting multiple power stations. [...] Read more...
utc overcomes mounting challenges for greenfield project in colombia UTC’s global heavy lift experts coordinated the transportation of the heaviest cargo ever mobilized on Colombian roads. Over the last two years, a team of UTC Overseas professionals has been transporting the equipment needed to operate the new El Tesorito power plant in Cordoba Province, Colombia. Having worked on many greenfield projects before, these specialists had the knowledge, experience, and contacts to arrange ocean transport, loading and unloading, port manipulation, storage, on-carriage, and discharge onto the foundation. 11 gen-sets Heaviest Piece: 300 tons Additional 400 containers Diligent planning and precise execution… [...] Read more...
UTC’s Global Cement Division managed the transport of over 100,000 freight tons of equipment for one of the largest cement plants in the USA. Multiple modalities were used for hundreds of shipments, some with pieces over 25′, arriving from China, India, Germany, Italy, Romania, Turkey, Egypt, and Mexico. 100,000 freight tons 37 hopper barges 150 truckloads With equipment heights over 25ft, the main transportation challenge was shipping major components in the largest configuration possible. Planning began in 2019 with detailed route and feasibility studies, risk assessments, and evaluation of discharge ports. Transporting equipment to the job site, located deep in… [...] Read more...
Inflation, impending strikes, military drills and droughts are making it more difficult to navigate the international supply chain. Here’s what you need to know today. [...] Read more...
Worldwide labor negotiations and port congestion are taking hold as the peak shipping season approaches. Here’s what you need to know today. [...] Read more...
With international and local expertise, diligent risk assessment, and multi-modal capabilities, our teams will work with you to keep your cargo moving. Contact UTC today to develop a transportation strategy that works best for you. [...] Read more...
With international and local expertise, diligent risk assessment, and multi-modal capabilities, our teams will work with you to keep your cargo moving. Contact UTC today to develop a transportation strategy that works best for you. [...] Read more...
UTC Manages 256MT Crane Transport: No Assembly Required UTC recently coordinated the transport of a Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane from Texas to Florida. By thinking outside the box, UTC’s Heavy Equipment Team developed a solution to transport the crane fully assembled, in a fraction of the time. 256 MT 130 ft tall 5 days UTC rolls on and rolls off fully assembled Gottwald Crane UTC routinely transports oversize, overweight cargo, but this move was different. The 256 MT Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane that stands 130′ high was driven directly onto a barge for a five-day trip from Brownsville, Texas, to… [...] Read more...
“The goal is, let’s have this transition, which let’s face it, is massive to accomplish, without stranding workers, without stranding communities,” said Moniz, who spoke at Houston Maritime Center upon being presented the HMC Maritime Education Award in early March. “And for that to work we have to put the people to work that have the skillset.” [...] Read more...
“Supply chain issues” has become a household buzz phrase. Ships waiting to unload cargo, workforce shortages and negotiations, capacity and warehousing issues – but what does that mean when it comes to your cargo? Here’s how current events may impact your business. [...] Read more...
Elementia Group contracted UTC’s high-tech cement experts to coordinate the transport of equipment sourced all around the world to a greenfield plant in the Yucatan region in Mexico. [...] Read more...
UTC’s global network recently coordinated the multimodal transport of five rail-mounted gantry cranes from China to USA. A total of 30,000 CBM of cargo was shipped from Tiacang, China on four part-charter vessels to Houston, TX, Burns Harbor, IN, and Cleveland, OH, USA. The project included 168 out-of-gauge pieces, along with parts and accessories, totaling 2,776 tons of freight. [...] Read more...
UTC Overseas coordinated the multimodal delivery of nine oversized, overweight gensets to a new power plant in Bremen. [...] Read more...
UTC Chile recently moved a three-phase power transformer across South America for a long-time client. Manufactured in Brazil, the unit was transported to the Atacama Desert in Chile for installation in a substation that is part of a large solar plant project in the region. [...] Read more...
UTC’s Heavy Equipment experts move cranes and equipment of all sizes and weights around the globe. [...] Read more...
The supply chain is strained, Back-to-School is here, and peak season is right around the corner. That only means things will get worse before they get better – which they will, just not this year. Orders keep increasing, and consumers keep buying, which would be great news if manufacturers, distributors, and retailers could stock enough goods to meet the demand. [...] Read more...
Invasive insects, plants, snails, soil, and animals can be stowaways on ships, trucks, and trains, and they travel globally. Once brought into an area, they are difficult and expensive to eradicate, causing damage to… [...] Read more...
Congestion at the ports is severe, COVID outbreaks are causing labor shortages, equipment shortages continue, and vessel delays are reaching all-time highs. Here is an overview of the factors affecting the industry. [...] Read more...
UTC has a team of logistics experts specializing in moving cement plants anywhere in the world, no matter how complex the job. They spent 15 months planning, organizing, executing, and successfully delivering… [...] Read more...