Loaded with an overhead crane at the factory in Voronezh, a dome-shaped industrial unit exceeding the standard vehicle profile set off on 20 July 2026 and was unloaded in Mersin on 4 August; the special road permit required for the oversized load was obtained in 1 day.
- Client
- Akkuyu Nuclear JSC
- Cargo
- Dome-shaped oversized industrial unit, shrink-wrapped
- Route
- Voronezh (Russia) → Tuapse–Taşucu Ro-Ro → Mersin
- Dates
- Loaded 20 July 2026 · unloaded 4 August 2026
- Highlight
- Special road permit obtained in 1 day
Challenge
A dome-shaped industrial unit manufactured at a factory in Voronezh had to be transported to Mersin. The unit's dimensions exceeded the standard vehicle profile, so the shipment had to be planned as an oversized load and a special road permit had to be obtained before departure. In the industry, this permit process often takes days, sometimes weeks.
Solution
- Permit: The special road permit required for the oversized load was obtained in 1 day, so the most critical step of the move was cleared without delaying the schedule.
- In-factory loading: The unit was loaded onto the vehicle with an overhead crane on the factory premises; crane and vehicle positions were planned together.
- Load securing: Protected with shrink wrap, the unit was secured to the vehicle at multiple points.
- Route and customs: The unit was carried from Russia to Türkiye on the Tuapse–Taşucu Ro-Ro line, and customs procedures were completed at Taşucu.
Result
Loaded in Voronezh on 20 July 2026, the unit was unloaded in Mersin without damage on 4 August 2026. Photos and videos of the operation are in the gallery below.
For our approach to oversized loads, see our oversized and heavy cargo transport page.
Footage from the Operation
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