Shipbuilding & Heavy Fabrication Company signs MoU with Wheel & Time Shipping Transport Logistics
The state-of-the-art shipyard features a 662m x 65m dry dock and an impressive fabrication capacity of 1,44,000 tons per annum.
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wheel & Time Shipping Transport Logistics, a specialist in moving heavy and oversized cargo. With the alliance, SDHI has launched India’s first integrated F.A.S.T. (Fabrication, Assembly, Storage, and Transportation) commercial logistics ecosystem at its state-of-the-art shipyard in Pipavav, Gujarat.
The F.A.S.T. model offers an unmatched turnkey ecosystem for executing heavy engineering projects in India by bringing together SDHI’s advanced fabrication and waterfront infrastructure and Wheel & Time’s end-to-end heavy logistics capabilities. The partnership will benefit high-value, time-sensitive projects and will target clientele dealing with material handling equipment at ports, marine infrastructure, petrochemicals, offshore EPC, oil & gas infrastructure and heavy engineering.
This one-of-a-kind model is designed to help companies shorten project execution timelines, minimise handoffs, reduce overall project risks, and offer scalable solutions connected to global shipping networks.
Spread over 600 acres with 1.2 kilometres of developed waterfront, SDHI has India’s largest dry dock with a capacity to fabricate and assemble structures of 10,000 tonnes per month. The shipyard has advanced CNC (Computer Numerical Control) and robotic systems for cutting steel. It also has powerful hydraulic presses that can handle up to 1,600 tonnes for precise manufacturing. The facility also provides the capabilities to make large sections and offers specialised equipment for the lifting of heavy items.
From importing material to final shipment, every phase of the value chain is handled on-site, eliminating the need for inland transport and multiple vendor coordination. Through this alliance, Wheel & Time will arrange an extensive fleet of heavy-lift equipment, including Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs), Hydraulic trailers, and Marine Transport Vessels, enabling the seamless movement of over-dimensional/oversized cargo worldwide.
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About Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), formerly RNAVAL, is India’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, strategically located on the west coast of India. The state-of-the-art shipyard features a 662m x 65m dry dock and an impressive fabrication capacity of 1,44,000 tons per annum. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and world-class infrastructure, SDHI delivers high-quality solutions for the maritime and heavy engineering sectors. Committed to innovation and excellence, SDHI is set to play a pivotal role in India’s expanding maritime economy and industrial landscape.
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