Abnormal Transport Total mass > 120 t
WINNER: Allelys
Allelys moved critical energy infrastructure weighing up to 333 tonnes for three UK power stations, covering 22,000 miles. Using advanced technology and a wide range of specialist trailers and configurations, they navigated steep gradients, confined spaces and structural challenges. Careful coordination with over 25 stakeholders ensured safe and efficient delivery for a greener future.
FINALIST: Collett & Sons Ltd
Collett & Sons used a special 24-axle girder bridge combination to transport a 234 tonne stator and a 198 tonne transformer over 88 kilometres from the Port of Heysham to a trans-shipment point near the Gretna Grid Stability Facility. By overcoming route complexities and weight constraints, this move supported the UK’s transition to renewable energy.
FINALIST: LASO TRANSPORTES SA
LASO successfully transported two 80 tonne metal bridges, each 51.5 metres long, using its Selfloader 3+5 and a Tower Adapter 4+3+5, which allows the height of the load to be hydraulically adjusted. The complex 64km operation required two months of planning, route changes, night-time execution and police escorts.
FINALIST: Torben Rafn A/S
BMS subsidiary Torben Rafn transported four massive 215 tonne oil rig pile clusters, over 12 metres wide and 11 metres high. To accommodate the high centre of gravity and width of the pile clusters, Goldhofer’s THP/SL Splitaxle Module with spacers was used, improving stability by 60%.
