Case Study

Oversized Thermal Oil Heater Safely Delivered From NJ to MI

Company

transmaritim international
Medium Sized Business

Industry

Process Heat

Mode of Transport

Ground
Project Cargo (Oversized)

About this project

The original shipper entrusted Falcon International through its overseas partner, transmaritim international, to handle a complex inland transport operation. The task: deliver an oversized thermal oil heater arriving from Germany to its final destination in Michigan. Falcon’s Project Cargo division took the lead on this heavy-haul movement, coordinating the operation from port pickup to site delivery. Under the direction of Daniel Hradetzky, Project Lead, the shipment was completed on budget, with constant communication and real-time GPS tracking ensuring total transparency throughout the journey.

Project details

Origin

Newark, NJ Port

Start

25/09/2025

Dimensions

1,120 x 402 x 423 cm

Destination

Grayling, MI

Completion

10/10/2025

Weight

50,000 kg

Equipment used

Extendable Lowboy

Daniel

President of Falcon America

The Story BEHIND
THE MOVE

Transporting an oversized load measuring 1,120 x 402 x 423 cm and weighing 50,000 kg required meticulous planning. This superload demanded specialized permits, escort coordination, and equipment capable of managing extreme dimensions and weight.

Falcon deployed an extendable lowboy trailer to ensure optimal balance and clearance. Due to the heater’s height, state police escorts and bucket trucks were required to lift overhead wires along the route from Port Newark, NJ, to Grayling, MI. Every step of the move was strategically timed to comply with local transit restrictions and minimize disruption.

The Challenges Faced
& Overcame

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A flat tire immediately after leaving the port disrupted the schedule, requiring swift adjustments. This unplanned event led to a cascade of re-coordination with police escorts, bucket truck crews, and destination rigging teams.

Falcon’s proactive communication and 24/7 oversight were key to maintaining control. The team rapidly rescheduled each partner while keeping both the overseas agent and consignee informed in real time. This prevented costly idle time at the destination and preserved the project’s timeline.

how falcon
Responded

Falcon managed every aspect of the unexpected delay with composure and care. Through constant monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and transparent reporting, the team minimized the ripple effect of the incident.

Updates were shared continuously with Transmaritim Int’l and the receiver’s rigging crew, ensuring alignment across all moving parts. This seamless communication flow not only averted extra costs but also strengthened trust between all parties.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Why falcon
Was Chosen

This success stems from a long-standing partnership between Transmaritim Int’l and Falcon America, built on trust, consistency, and shared values.

Beyond operational expertise, Falcon’s local leadership brought an added advantage — Project Lead Daniel Hradetzky, born, raised, and educated in the same region of Germany as the shipper and agent, provided cultural fluency and technical precision that reinforced mutual confidence.

The
Results

The project concluded successfully with a damage-free delivery that met the adjusted schedule and budget. Falcon’s precision-driven approach and its focus on partnership exemplified its commitment to “Getting it Right. Every Time.”

This case underscores Falcon’s ability to handle complex, high-stakes heavy-haul operations through ingenuity, care, and unwavering reliability.

50K KGS, 0 DAMAGE

Port Newark, NJ

Grayling, MI

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