Oversized shipments around the world: interesting facts and special transport projects

Among the world's most spectacular oversized deliveries is the Airbus A380 aircraft parts shipment. These huge components are transported from the factories to the final assembly plants in a variety of vehicles and logistics chains. Another famous project was the delivery of a huge steel structure for the London Olympic Stadium, which required extensive route planning and specialised equipment.

Other interesting examples from around the world:

The largest transformer in the world: More than 800 tonnes of equipment requiring special transport equipment, delivered via Germany.

The NASA space shuttle delivery: Ground transportation of the decommissioned space shuttle required extreme precision and careful planning.

Transport of bridges on water: In some countries, the huge bridges are transported in pieces or in their entirety on barges to avoid road restrictions.

Moving wind energy components: Transporting turbines and rotor blades tens of metres long requires special trailer transport and careful route planning.

Huge industrial boilers: These massive pieces of equipment require special transport platforms and police escorts to ensure transport safety.

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