Case Study 10: Heavy Machinery Transport from Malaysia to Singapore  Zero Delay, Maximum Safety

Client Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Projects
Route: Johor, Malaysia → Singapore (Tampines Industrial Estate)
Cargo Type: Large-scale industrial lathe & hydraulic press
Service Provided: Route planning, heavy-load transport, customs documentation, site coordination

Background

A Malaysian manufacturer had sold two large machines—a hydraulic press and a CNC lathe—to a Singaporean customer in Tampines. These machines, weighing over 8 tons combined, required special handling, lifting equipment, and strict timing, as the Singapore client had scheduled crane and installation services. Any delay in customs or delivery would cause costly downtime at the receiving factory.

Challenges

• Extra-heavy cargo requiring special truck configuration and equipment

• Precise loading and unloading schedule, coordinated with site crane

• Tight documentation control to avoid customs delays

• Weather risk—open machinery parts needed weatherproofing during transit

• Singapore site located in an industrial estate with restricted delivery hours

Our Solution

We approached the project as a turnkey operation.
Our logistics team:

• Arranged a low-bed trailer with full securing accessories (straps, blocks, hydraulic supports)

• Oversaw professional loading using forklift and crane at the Malaysia side

• Applied for cross-border heavy load permits and ensured correct HS code classification

• Provided full documentation (commercial invoice, COO, Form D, machinery specifications, insurance declaration)

• Used weatherproof tarpaulin and internal wrapping to protect delicate parts

• Coordinated directly with the Singapore client’s site manager to match crane availability and unload plan

Result

The entire delivery process was executed in less than 36 hours from door to door.
Cargo arrived:

• On time

• Fully intact

• Matched the lift-in schedule precisely

The Singapore factory was able to complete their equipment installation and begin production without any delay. The client praised our precise coordination, documentation speed, and overall professionalism. We have since handled additional equipment shipments for both parties.