In project logistics, a 68-ton single piece is never just a booking. Especially on a route from China to Mexico, long ocean transit, complex port operations and high cargo value mean that one crane swing can cause irreversible loss. Recently, our team completed a 68-ton heavy cargo shipment from Lianyungang, China, to Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. The customer’s priorities were clear: avoid high-risk lifting, protect the cargo and keep the schedule reliable.
For a shipment like this, standard containers are limited by dimensions and payload. Traditional crane lifting introduces swing, drop and impact risks. Waiting for an MPP heavy-lift vessel is possible, but vessel availability and sailing schedules do not always match the customer’s delivery window.
After detailed coordination with the RoRo carrier and terminal, we selected a RoRo solution using heavy-duty MAFI trailers. Instead of lifting the cargo directly into the hold, the unit was first secured onto a high-capacity MAFI platform with engineered axle-load balancing and lashing. The MAFI unit was then towed directly onto the vessel’s weather-protected RoRo deck. After positioning, additional securing and lashing were completed inside the vessel to keep the cargo stable throughout the Pacific crossing.
Before the solution was finalized, our team reviewed the cargo’s center of gravity, lifting points, MAFI axle loads, RoRo ramp capacity, sailing schedule and weather windows, and coordinated multiple times with the carrier, terminal and lashing team to rehearse the loading and securing process. For a 68-ton single piece, even a small deviation in axle-load calculation or lashing tension can be amplified during a long ocean voyage.
The value of this approach was straightforward. There was zero vertical lift hazard, because the cargo was fixed and rolled onboard, eliminating crane swing and drop risk. Weight distribution was precise, with axle-load balancing on the MAFI bed helping reduce dynamic stress during the long voyage. Port coordination was seamless, from pre-loading and lashing verification in Lianyungang to RoRo terminal operations, helping avoid port delays.
During port operations, we coordinated in advance the loading, MAFI securing and RoRo terminal entry at Lianyungang, while keeping the agent and consignee in Lázaro Cárdenas informed. After arrival, discharge, customs clearance and delivery were linked according to plan, reducing terminal waiting time and uncertainty. What the customer received was not just a shipment, but a repeatable heavy-cargo logistics solution.
In the end, the 68-ton cargo departed Lianyungang safely and moved to Lázaro Cárdenas via RoRo + MAFI. The solution avoided high-risk lifting and the long lead time of waiting for a heavy-lift vessel, creating a more practical path across safety, cost and schedule.
In project logistics, choosing a transport method is never just about comparing freight rates. Cargo dimensions, weight, vessel capability, sailing schedule, port infrastructure, loading and discharging procedures, and securing requirements all need to be evaluated together. This project shows that for overweight, oversized and high-value cargo, safety, schedule and cost often require a more careful balance.
Whether the best solution is an MPP heavy-lift vessel, RoRo + MAFI, or another specialized transport method, the key is to find an execution path that matches the cargo characteristics and route conditions.
Post time: Oct-19-2026