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UTC sets the global standard for freight forwarding.

EXPERTS IN TRANSPORTING

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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

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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.

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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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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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Introducing UTC Transoceanic — Built for the Gulf Coast’s Next Chapter

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UTC Transoceanic launch event

By: Magdelena Posthumus

UTC Transoceanic launch event with Gulf Coast infrastructure and logistics leaders

Introducing UTC Transoceanic — Built for the Gulf Coast’s Next Chapter

UTC Overseas has officially launched UTC Transoceanic (UTC Transo), a new joint venture with Transoceanic Development LLC, headquartered in New Orleans. This strategic partnership positions us to capitalize on one of the most significant infrastructure investment cycles the Gulf Coast has seen in decades.

A Strategic Joint Venture for Gulf Coast Growth

UTC Transo combines UTC Overseas' proven global project logistics capabilities with Transoceanic Development's deep local expertise across Louisiana's ports, energy corridors, and supply chain networks. The result is a fully integrated operation built to handle the scale and complexity of the capital projects that are headed to the region.

Attendees listening during UTC Transoceanic launch presentation

Supporting Louisiana’s Major Infrastructure Investment Cycle

The opportunity in front of us is substantial. Louisiana has seen nearly $100 billion in capital project announcements over the last 18 months, with another $100 billion in the state's priority pipeline. These projects span combined-cycle power plants, LNG expansions, data center infrastructure, renewable fuels, hydrogen production, and carbon capture developments.

Attendees listening during UTC Transoceanic launch presentation

Full-Service Project Logistics for Complex Capital Projects

UTC Transo’s service offering covers the full project logistics spectrum: engineered transport, heavy lift and over-dimensional cargo handling, vessel chartering, multimodal transportation, and customs compliance — all through a single, accountable team with both global reach and local presence.

Open for Business in New Orleans

Having global capabilities combined with boots on the ground in Louisiana puts us right in the middle of the action. We have the relationships, the infrastructure knowledge, and the operational focus to ensure client cargo is delivered on time and on budget.

UTC Transo is open for business — and we're ready to get to work.

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  • Guests connect during the UTC Transoceanic launch event in New Orleans.
  • Guests connect during the UTC Transoceanic launch event in New Orleans.
  • UTC Transoceanic brings together global project logistics capabilities and local Gulf Coast expertise.
  • UTC Transoceanic launch event supporting Gulf Coast infrastructure projects
  • UTC Transoceanic launch event supporting Gulf Coast infrastructure projects
  • UTC Transoceanic presentation on Louisiana project logistics opportunities
  • UTC Transoceanic event highlighting heavy lift and project cargo logistics
  • UTC Transoceanic New Orleans launch for Gulf Coast capital projects
  • UTC Transoceanic launch attendees networking at Gulf Coast logistics event

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

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UTC Overseas Participates in High-Level U.S.-India Nuclear Energy Mission

UTC Overseas

Participates in High-Level U.S.-India Nuclear Energy Mission

By: Sebastian Stahl

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UTC Overseas Participates in High-Level U.S.-India Nuclear Energy Mission

I was honored to represent UTC Overseas as part of a high-level U.S. industry delegation visiting India to explore emerging opportunities within the country's rapidly evolving nuclear energy sector.

Strengthening U.S.-India Energy Collaboration

The delegation, organized by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), brought together senior executives from leading U.S. nuclear technology, engineering, consulting, legal, and infrastructure organizations for a series of meetings in Delhi and Mumbai.

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Supporting India’s Nuclear Energy Expansion

The mission was driven by India's recently enacted SHANTI Act, a landmark policy initiative designed to facilitate greater participation by private industry, including international companies, in the country's nuclear sector. The legislation is expected to accelerate investment, strengthen international cooperation, and support India's ambitious plans for expanding nuclear power generation, including the future deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

Throughout the visit, delegation members engaged with senior government officials, regulators, policymakers, and private-sector stakeholders, including representatives of the Ministry of Finance and leadership from the states of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Discussions focused on India's Nuclear Energy Mission, regulatory developments, supply chain readiness, infrastructure requirements, and opportunities for long-term U.S.-India collaboration.

India energy infrastructure and nuclear power development

The Role of Logistics in Critical Infrastructure Projects

For UTC Overseas, participation in the mission reflects the company's continued commitment to supporting large-scale energy, infrastructure, and industrial development projects worldwide. As governments and private investors increasingly focus on energy security, grid modernization, and clean power generation, logistics execution and supply chain resilience will play a critical role in transforming policy ambitions into operational reality.

What was most impressive was not only the scale of India's ambition, but the determination and professionalism with which government, regulators, and industry are working together to make it happen. The SHANTI Act has the potential to become a catalyst for a new era of collaboration and investment. While much of the focus today is rightly on policy and technology, successful implementation will ultimately depend on the ability to execute complex projects across vast distances and supply chains. That is where UTC Overseas can contribute meaningful value as a global logistics and infrastructure partner.

UTC Overseas’ Commitment to Global Energy Infrastructure

The visit further strengthens UTC Overseas' engagement with the global energy sector and reinforces the company's position as a trusted logistics partner for the next generation of critical infrastructure projects.

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

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UTC Overseas: The Experts in Crane Transport

UTC Overseas

The Experts in Crane Transport

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Heavy Lift Specialists

The UTC Overseas Heavy Equipment division specializes in the transport of oversized and out-of-gauge machinery. With decades of experience and a dedicated focus on heavy equipment logistics, the team has successfully handled every type of crane transport, servicing major crane manufacturers as well as a worldwide network of dealers.

When a manufacturer wanted to move two mobile harbor cranes in the most expedient and cost-effective manner, they called on the experts at UTC Overseas HE to do the job. The cranes, along with a reach stacker—the three pieces together exceeding 700 metric tons—were slated to move from Tampa, Florida, across the Gulf to Houston, Texas.

UTC Overseas Heavy Equipment
UTC Overseas Transport

A Challenging Task

Transporting equipment of this scale presents significant logistical and engineering challenges. Traditional overland transport would have required full disassembly and reassembly, extending the timeline by weeks and involving multiple trucks—substantially increasing overall costs. By transporting the units fully assembled, UTC Overseas HE achieved considerable savings in both time and expense.

Additionally, the cranes—each weighing close to 360 metric tons—featured pre-welded tie-down points, leaving no margin for error in securing the cargo. Once loaded, cranes removed the counterweights, while measures to stabilize and restrict movement in transit were implemented to ensure the safety and integrity of the shipment.

 

Thinking Outside the Box

UTC Overseas developed a customized barge transport solution that allowed all equipment to be moved fully assembled. Custom-engineered ramps enabled the cranes and reach stacker to be driven directly onto the barge.

Continuous ballasting was used to maintain stability throughout loading, transit, and discharge. This was especially critical when handling multiple cranes and a reach stacker, as even minor imbalances could create hazardous listing and risk damage to the equipment.

UTC Crane Transport

Over 120 tie-down points were used to secure the cargo. These were pre-welded, so 100% accuracy and precise alignment were essential—if one were off, they would all be off, compromising the securing plan. Any miscalculation would have required cutting the welds and repositioning, resulting in a lengthy delay.

By selecting a barge over a U.S.-flagged vessel, UTC Overseas reduced transport costs by nearly 50%. Additionally, barge transport saved on trucking expenses, and shipping the machinery assembled eliminated days of disassembly and reassembly along with the required labor.

UTC Heavy Haul Transport

Preparation was Key

Site visits at both departure and arrival points were critical to assess ramp requirements, dock conditions, bumpers, and the overall structural capacity of the job site to align plans to resources. Key factors such as the distance from the dock edge to the waterline and current movement were carefully analyzed to properly position the barge and coordinate ballasting operations.

Weather is always a consideration when transiting the Gulf, and it must constantly be monitored with backup plans and contingencies at the ready. In addition, the insurance company mandates limits for winds and swells, and when conditions took a turn, a new alternative route was implemented. Rather than following the most direct path, the vessel had to hug the coast to ensure wind and swell limits were compliant with insurance parameters.

UTC Overseas transiting the Gulf

Ready To Roll

Upon arrival in Houston, the team carefully removed all securing chains, re-ballasted the barge to match the terminal’s dock height, and drove off the reach stacker and cranes. The equipment was delivered intact and on time.

This project demonstrates how forward-thinking logistics strategies can transform complex heavy equipment transport. By moving fully assembled cranes via barge, UTC Overseas minimized transport and assembly costs and accelerated delivery while maintaining a high level of safety and precision.

UTC Overseas Experts in Logistics

Quick Operation Under Pressure

One of the most complex parts of the operation occurred when passing through the river locks. The additional buoyancy tanks made the barges too wide to clear the locks. Divers were employed to quickly dismantle the tanks before entering the locks. UTC’s team anticipated this occurrence and designed the system for quick disassembly while the load was still onboard. Precision scheduling and coordination were critical for this intricate maneuver. There were extreme space constraints, and timing was of the utmost importance to allow river traffic to proceed unimpeded.

Expertise That Excels

UTC Overseas HE has been managing these types of projects for over two decades. “We specialize and excel at these projects since this is all we do all day, every day. We take great pride in the safety of the cargo and the personnel on the job site,” remarks Patrik Meyer, Global Director UTC Overseas Heavy Equipment. “We are constantly learning and adapting - learning about our customers, the equipment, their needs and wants, and how to provide a better customer experience.”

When it comes to transporting cranes, no one can do it better than UTC Overseas. With a dedicated Heavy Equipment Group, UTC Overseas has been moving these machines for over 20 years and has a strong knowledge base and expertise unmatched by anyone in the industry. We don't just ship cranes; we know everything about them.

UTC Overseas HE

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

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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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UTC Overseas The Experts in Crane Transport Watch the Video Heavy Lift Specialists The UTC Overseas Heavy Equipment division specializes in the transport of oversized and out-of-gauge machinery. With decades of experience and a dedicated focus on heavy equipment logistics, the team has successfully handled every type of crane transport, servicing major crane manufacturers as well as a worldwide network of dealers. When a manufacturer wanted to move two mobile harbor cranes in the most expedient and cost-effective manner, they called on the experts at UTC Overseas HE to do the job. The cranes, along with a reach stacker-the three… [...] Read more...
UTC Overseas Engineering Excellence Under Pressure Watch the Video What began as a bold, high-stakes engineering mission to transport massive tanks along the Vistula developed into an eight-month project conducted during the river’s driest period in history. Tasked with moving enormous LPG storage tanks via barges, the UTC Overseas team faced a complex logistical undertaking that posed massive engineering challenges at every step. The propylene bullet tanks – each measuring 80 m x 9 m x 8.3 m and weighing 465 tons – were collected from the ZKS Ferrum fabrication facility in Gdynia. To prepare for transport, temporary supports and… [...] Read more...
UTC OVERSEAS EXECUTES COMPLEX MARITIME TRANSPORT Seamless Offshore Mobilization In 2024, UTC Overseas executed a challenging maritime operation-successfully mobilizing the 2,024-ton Hamad Eagle lift boat via a complex float-off from a semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel at anchorage offshore in Angola. Precision marine engineering led by UTC was on full display throughout the operation and showcased the company’s aptitude for international collaboration, safety management, and energy-sector innovation. Without the need for conventional towage or drydock reactivation, the Hamad Eagle was delivered directly into operational service, establishing a new, efficient standard in offshore mobilization.   Thinking Outside the Box This mobilization project transported the Hamad Eagle,… [...] Read more...
TRANSPORTING AN SPM CALM BUOY FROM DUBAI TO COLOMBIA Trusted Expertise in Complex Logistics UTC Overseas brings decades of proven expertise in the oil and gas sector, specializing in the transport of oversized, overweight, and high-value equipment essential to offshore rigs and related infrastructure. When a client approached UTC to assist with their latest project, they had full confidence in UTC’s ability to manage complex logistics operations and ensure timely delivery. UTC successfully transported a newly fabricated Single Point Mooring (SPM) CALM Buoy from Dubai to the Port of Santa Marta, Colombia. The buoy will function as the offshore mooring… [...] Read more...
UTC manages CHALLENGING LOGISTICS FOR BIOFUEL REFINERY PLANT In the fast-paced and often unpredictable world of specialized transportation, astute logistics professionals always expect the unexpected. External conditions such as changing weather, uprisings, strikes, and delays are factored into their everyday planning. UTC’s recent Heartwell project was fraught with many of these challenges. Knowledge and experience guided UTC’s team of professionals through the risks and turbulence while delivering equipment for a biofuel refinery plant in Hastings, Nebraska. 21 ft tall 50,000 freight tons total 100 tons each UTC was tasked with transporting 50,000 freight tons of cargo, including large modular components of up… [...] Read more...
From Finland to Vietnam: The Epic Journey of Two Mantsinen 300ES Cranes In a logistical feat spanning continents, two 400 MT Mantsinen 300ES cranes, known for their heavy-duty efficiency, embarked on a 27,800-kilometer journey by sea from the Port of Rauma, Finland, to Dung Quat, Vietnam. The project was a collaborative effort involving UTC’s Global Heavy Equipment Group, UTC Overseas Finland, and their partners who expertly navigated the challenges of transporting these rail-mounted behemoths. Mantsinen 300ES Cranes The Mantsinen 300ES cranes are among the world’s most efficient material handlers, capable of tackling the toughest operations. While their size and width… [...] Read more...
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 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 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 Handles +100K frt Multimodal Cement Plant Delivery 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… [...] 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...