The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) recently completed their first technical training course after Breakbulk Asia in Singapore. The event was held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhbition Centre on January 27th. The course was conducted by Gert J. Vos, a twenty plus year industry expert and was attended by 53 delegates from several countries in Asia, Europe and Africa.
The course covered the following areas:
1) Heavy Lift – Various types of cranes and lifting equipment, making a lifting plan and stability during lifting activities;
2) Exceptional Transport – Load capacity on various vehicle types including SPMT’s and platform trailers as well as stability of transport equipment;
3) Load Securing – Lashing / securing / dunnaging;
4) Lifting with Hydraulic Gantry and Strand Jacks – Hydraulic gantry cranes (tower lifts) and the principles of strand jacks;
5) New INCOTERMS – What terms have changed and how that affects project forwarders and charterers; and
6) Checklist for Project Forwarders – Enabled learners to create their own checklist and thus eradicate mistakes.
The entire course was well received and a networking cocktail was held after the course was completed. All who completed the course received course certificates from GPLN.
A follow up course is planned for Antwerp, Belgium, on May 20th of this year immediately following Breakbulk Europe. For more information on enrolling in this course please contact GPLN’s commercial director, Mr. Luzius Haffter.
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The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) is the premier non-exclusive professional projects logistics network of independent companies specializing in international projects movements by air, sea and land as well as specialized lifts and the special handling of oversized, out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo.
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