Bertling’s Route Survey services are designed to ensure safe, efficient delivery of logistics project cargoes to even the most challenging locations. With our in-house heavy-lift team and engineering experts, we conduct meticulous, end-to-end route analyses to ensure your cargo arrives at the project site safely and on time, regardless of location or complexity.

Expert-Led Route Surveys for Seamless Project Success

Our Route Survey process is fundamental to the success of complex logistics projects, offering an in-depth assessment of potential access routes. We examine key logistical considerations like site access, material volume constraints, and local regulations, which helps the construction and design teams prepare for any unique challenges. Our surveys are tailored to address complex, non-standard requirements and any unusual movement constraints, providing a realistic foundation for effective planning.

Potential Issues in Moving Project Cargo

Transporting large or abnormal loads can pose major logistical challenges, especially when dealing with wide, elongated, or over-dimensioned cargo. Issues such as narrow passages, low-clearance bridges, and sharp turns can hinder transportation, especially on routes with limited infrastructure or in remote locations. Fortunately, our team is highly experienced with such loads, and we conduct thorough planning to address these challenges in advance.

What is a Route Survey?

A Route Survey is a comprehensive analysis that determines the safest, most efficient path for transporting project cargo from its origin to the destination site. This crucial process identifies potential access challenges, assesses the scale of materials that the site can handle, and ensures compliance with local regulations. By evaluating logistical factors such as terrain, environmental considerations, and traffic conditions, a Route Survey provides the groundwork for safe, smooth project execution, helping mitigate transport risks and delays.

Our Comprehensive Route Survey Approach

Our Route Surveys follow a structured three-phase process, ensuring accuracy and reliability in each project:

1. Research

We begin with an initial study using maps, satellite imagery, and local insights to understand the landscape and any existing constraints. This includes consultations with permitting offices and a preliminary analysis of potential routes to identify feasible pathways.

2. On-the-Ground Investigation

Each potential route is inspected in person, using specialized equipment, such as GPS cameras, laser measuring tools, and digital video capture. Our team documents critical elements like pinch points, bridge clearances, gradients, and obstructions, ensuring comprehensive route planning.

3. Engineering and Report Production

After field investigations, our engineers work closely with the survey team to analyze findings and produce a detailed, accurate Route Survey report. This document serves as a roadmap for all logistical planning, providing insights into route modifications, necessary structural improvements, and precise measurements.

Why Choose Bertling’s Route Survey Services?

In-House Expertise and Advanced Capabilities:

Our dedicated heavy-lift and engineering teams have extensive experience handling heavy-lift projects and route surveys. Equipped with CAD expertise and certified HSE knowledge, our team possesses the technical skill needed for safe, innovative transport solutions.

Experience in Remote and Challenging Locations:

Bertling has a proven record of operating in remote locations with limited infrastructure. Our team navigates logistical challenges, designing efficient pathways and solutions, even in areas where infrastructure is minimal.

Strong Network of Subcontractors:

Through our trusted partnerships, we expand our capacity by working with reliable subcontractors to support project needs at any location or scale. This network allows us to mobilize quickly and efficiently, while ensuring quality work aligned with HSE standards and ethical practices.

Our Heavy-Lift Expertise

Bertling’s heavy-lift team is an industry leader in handling over-dimensional, abnormal, and heavy-lift cargoes. Our skilled experts, including naval architects, design and implement tailor-made handling methods, transportation arrangements, and shipping concepts, both from our home offices and in the field. We believe our specialized capabilities are critical to achieving our clients' goals, and our engineers and technical managers bring in-depth expertise, CAD skills, lifting experience, and HSE certifications that ensure safe and effective project execution.

Let Bertling support your project success with the expertise, dedication, and precision needed to handle your most challenging transport requirements. Contact us to learn more.

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