COLLETT & SONS LTD

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > From single unit projects to complete breakbulk contracts our Engineering Team provide complete project management & heavy transport logistics for abnormal loads and oversized cargo. Our in-house qualified Mechanical Engineers are able to propose and produce engineering drawings including geometrical tolerancing to BS8888:2017 standards and working under CDM2015 regulations to BS5975:2018 standards for temporary works. We also follow EN:1990, EN:1991, EN:1992 and EN:1993 and the British National Annex for the design of any bespoke solutions. As part of our service you will be allocated a dedicated Project Manager who will oversee these requirements and co-ordinate the entire project, including full route assessment, specialist reporting and swept path analysis where required, ahead of the movement taking place.

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > Our dedicated Team of Jacking & Skidding Engineers have the knowledge and expertise required for machinery extraction and the relocation of industrial cargoes in confined and restricted environments. Utilising our specialist jacking & skidding equipment our Heavy Lift Team can ensure that no matter what the environment we can safely and securely undertake the heavy transport, extraction and load positioning of machinery & industrial cargoes. In restricted environments crane hire is not always a suitable option. Utilising our specialist hydraulic jacking & skidding systems Collett Engineers have the ideal solution for these confined spaces, providing a lifting, extraction and load positioning service in areas where traditional transport arrangements may not be a suitable option.

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > Our fleet of hydraulic SPMTs provide the ideal solution for manoeuvring abnormal loads in confined spaces and intricately positioning components. The unique 360 degree manoeuvrability our SPMT trailer fleet allows our Team to undertake intricate transport and positioning of abnormal loads and heavy cargo in confined spaces. SPMTs are platform vehicles with hydrostatic driven axles, and regularly feature in our heavy transport and heavy lift operations providing an essential addition when undertaking the movement and positioning of abnormal loads, transformers, industrial cargo, vessels & tanks. The versatility of SPMTs allows them to be coupled in a variety of combinations tailoring to the specific cargo requirements. The unique hydraulic capabilities provide the ability to self load and off-load abnormal loads with a programmable steering option allowing multiple steering geometry patterns.

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > Our Halifax Depot features an internal modern storage and warehousing facility equipped with two overhead gantry cranes with lifting capacities of 30 Tonne and 32 Tonne. To compliment this, we have a 15 Tonne capacity forklift truck for handling storage containers and vanning/de-vanning operations. Our premises at Halifax also offers the opportunity for test builds, complete with handling facilities and auxiliaries. Our portside Goole Depot offers both internal warehousing and external storage facilities, and features a 110 Tonne straddle carrier, a 45 Tonne capacity container handler/top lift and up to 28 Tonne FLT equipment for handling storage containers and vanning/de-vanning operations. Each COLLETT depot features warehousing & specialist heavy lift equipment including 110 Tonne straddle carriers, overhead gantry cranes and fork trucks providing the ideal solution for storage and transhipment operations.

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > The in-house expertise within our Marine Division means we are able to carry out all shipping and chartering activities for breakbulk and project cargos worldwide. Our 24/7 Ship's Agency service takes care of a range of tasks, and we maintain a constant presence during vessel port stay, including superintendence, supervision and advisory services. This includes barge and pontoon operations, and feeder services from the UK to Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg. We have the experience and knowledge to handle a varied selection of sea, river or canal-going vessels, and are active in the Chartering markets, from project cargo and heavy lift pieces through to industrial cargoes. Collett has an established reputation and well-developed relations with both charterers and vessel owners, with the ability to match cargoes to vessels effectively and in a timely manner.

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > We provide ship's agency services for all UK ports and harbours representing the interests of the vessel owners, managers or charterer and providing advice and assistance where required. Utilising our portside locations in Goole and Grangemouth we are ideally situated to quickly respond to our client's requirements for any UK port or harbour shipment, quickly and efficiently managing all aspects of ship's husbandry. Our dedicated Marine Ship's Agency Team are responsible for handling shipments of abnormal loads, project cargo and breakbulk at UK ports and harbours, representing the interests of the vessel owner or charterer while the ship is in port and providing advice and assistance as required. Our long established contacts within the marine industry allows our ship's agency to act on behalf of sea, river and canal going vessels.

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > The diverse nature of breakbulk and project cargo demands innovative vessel chartering solutions, which are expertly provided by the Collett Marine Team. The knowledge, skills and expertise held within Collett Marine allows us to provide marine logistics solutions across a variety of vessel chartering markets, from breakbulk through to heavy lift abnormal loads and industrial quantities of base commodoties. The expertise within the Collett Marine Team allows us to regularly fix vessels with different charter parties from part cargo, voyage charter, time charter and contracts of affreightment. We have the ability to charter for deep sea or short sea shipments, including coaster vessels, geared vessels, river barges and pontoons.

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > Handling abnormal loads, equipment andcomponents across all UK ports, our Marine Services Team have the experience and knowledge to facilitate your specific requirements. Our Marine Teams oversee the complete management of your cargo, covering all ship's discharge and heavy lift services across all UK ports. Our dedicated Team of Stevedores will undertake the loading or discharge of your shipment providing a full marine service for your cargo. Operating from our dedicated heavy lift depots at the Port of Goole and the Port of Grangemouth our in-house Appointed Persons prepare lift plans, risk assessments and method statements to ensure safe lifting under CPA Contract Lift Conditions, while all stevedores services including discharge and loading, are managed by our Marine Division.

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > With regular cargoes calling at different ports across Europe and the UK, Collett Marine liaise directly with major operators on a daily basis. Whether handling breakbulk, project cargo, factory production equipment, abnormal loads or the components for complete wind farm developments, our Marine Services provide the ideal solution for port operation and ship's discharge throughout the UK and Europe. Our three-acre heavy lift terminal at the Port of Grangemouth is our Scottish headquarters and acts as a central hub for importing and exporting project cargo, breakbulk, abnormal loads and wind energy components. This depot features a 110 Tonne gantry crane along with other heavy duty handling equipment, and has the full use of the Port of Grangemouth, providing facilities for vessels up to 140m LOA.

> Click on the "WEBSITE" link for more > Our Consulting Team has a proven track record in providing specialist reports to facilitate safe and professional transport. Our team of highly trained, experienced professionals can analyse the impact of abnormal loads on the surrounding environment identifying any amendments which may be required for safe passage. Possessing detailed knowledge of our specialist tractors, trailers and SPMTs, we apply the practical transport considerations of abnormal load vehicles. Our team understands the behaviour of abnormal load vehicles and has extensive knowledge of transport regulations, environmental considerations and planning requirements. For Heavy Transport projects we routinely undertake Route Access Surveys, Swept Path Analysis, Topographical Surveys, Traffic Management Plans, Visual Route Inspections, Test Drives and Environmental Impact Assessments.