Membrey’s mobilised a complex relocation of an AC700 crane from Yass, NSW to the MIRRAT roll-on roll-off terminal in Melbourne within a strict three‑day export receival window. The scope covered permitting for a 109‑tonne crane body across test hills and bridge constraints, coordinated loading of extensive accessories, and controlled movement under oversize curfews. Leveraging in‑house heavy haulage, a 130‑tonne assist crane, oversize pilot teams, and selected subcontractors, Membrey’s delivered the crane and all accessories safely and on schedule for export to Dubai, maintaining traffic flow and compliance throughout.
The Challenge
A hard export cut‑off meant every component had to arrive at MIRRAT within three days, leaving no room for rework or idle time. The real challenge was orchestration at scale: staging the crane body, sequencing more than 15 accessory loads, aligning permits and pilot resources, and holding contingency for metro pinch points. With parallel approvals, changing port receival windows, and live traffic interfaces, any slip in loading, dispatch, or documentation risked missing the vessel, compounding storage costs and disrupting the client’s international program.
The Solution
Membrey’s reduced delivery risk by securing road access and bridge approvals, setting curfew‑compliant routes, and fixing a detailed load plan for all accessories. Our 130‑tonne crane was mobilised to Yass to complete two days of loading under a single accountable team. The crane body moved on a 10‑line platform and dolly, supported by a Kenworth C509 with a T909 block truck delivering up to 1,200 hp as required. In‑house oversize pilots controlled traffic interfaces, while ten trusted subcontractors covered additional accessory movements.
The Result
The 130‑tonne assist crane arrived a day early and completed accessory loading over two days, then returned on a 5×8 and dolly. The AC700 was platformed that afternoon and staged at Yass Truckstop for a sunrise departure. With pilots and the T909 block truck engaged as needed on demanding grades and over the West Gate Bridge, the convoy maintained momentum and safe traffic flow to Beveridge weighbridge and through to Melbourne. Delivery to MIRRAT occurred early morning, with prompt unload and drive‑in positioning for export alongside the accessories.
