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아마존의 험난한 지형을 가로질러 총 세 대의 대형 변압기를 운송해야 했던 글로벌 전기공학 선도 기업 WEG S.A.는 신뢰할 수 있는 물류 파트너, 머스크와 손을 잡았습니다.
60년이 넘는 역사를 가진 WEG는 전기 모터, 전력 솔루션, 산업 자동화 분야에서 뛰어난 전문성을 바탕으로, 재생 에너지부터 대규모 인프라까지 다양한 산업군에 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다. 머스크와 여러 차례 복잡한 프로젝트를 함께 수행해온 WEG는 브라질 내 가장 어려운 지형을 통과해 600톤에 이르는 특수 화물을 안전하게 운송하려면 정밀한 계획과 뛰어난 전문성이 반드시 필요하다는 점을 잘 알고 있었습니다.
Two units measuring 965cm × 469cm × 510cm
One unit measuring 945cm × 469cm × 464cm
Total cargo weight: 635 tons
Complex terrain navigation
Critical equipment sensitivity
A multi-modal transport strategy combining specialised heavy-haul and accessory trucks for road transit, port-to-port sea transfers with strategic cargo consolidation, and river transport featuring real-time water level monitoring and precision draft management.
Maersk Project Logistics conducted feasibility studies and detailed navigation planning to ensure synchronised transitions between transport modes, backed by expert equipment handling and real-time monitoring for on-schedule deliveries.
When the river runs low
The mission was clear but daunting - transport three transformers from WEG’s facility in Betim, Minas Gerais, to Silves, deep in the Amazon. The journey would require multiple modes of transport - specialised trucks, vessels, and a final river journey by barge. However, nature had other plans.
The dry season in the Amazon meant dangerously low water levels, restricting navigation and increasing the risk of delays. The sheer weight and dimensions of the cargo further complicated the operation—each transformer had to be handled with extreme care to prevent damage. For WEG, a delay or mishap wasn’t just costly; it could impact critical power infrastructure in the region.
A multi-modal logistics strategy to ensure a seamless transition between land, sea, and river transport
To execute this project, Maersk Project Logistics team conducted a comprehensive feasibility study and in-depth analysis - both crucial given the challenges of transporting goods during the Amazon's dry season. Navigability was a constant concern, with vessel and barge restricted by low water levels. As the team navigated the untamed wilderness, panthers watched in silent vigilance, their presence a haunting reminder of the jungle’s raw and unyielding spirit. Here’s how Maersk Project Logistics engineered the impossible.
도착 즉시 화물은 원활하게 최종 현장으로 옮겨졌고, WEG 팀은 설치 준비에 만전을 기했습니다. 변압기 취급부터 안전한 설치까지, 모든 과정에 전문적인 기술과 정밀함이 요구되는 프로젝트였습니다.
Delivering critical transformers for Brazil's R$5.8 billion, 950 MW Azulão gas field
Thanks to meticulous planning and seamless coordination between Maersk Project Logistics and WEG, the operation was executed with precision. The transformers arrived on time and in perfect condition, reinforcing WEG’s commitment to powering industries and communities across Brazil.
By delivering these transformers safely, WEG and Maersk are fuelling the Azulão gas field project - a R$ 5.8 billion investment that will generate 950 MW of power, supporting Brazil’s growing energy demands. But this mission was more than just logistics; it was about keeping the lights on, driving economic growth, and strengthening the energy future of the Amazonas region.
This project is yet another milestone in the long-standing partnership between WEG and Maersk. Over the years, WEG has continually trusted Maersk with its most complex, high-value cargo transport needs, knowing that expertise, reliability, and innovation will carry every mission all the way.
