Nam Sam 3 Hydropower Plant
Goals & Scope of Work
PPL participated in providing logistics services for the Nam San 3 Hydropower Plant Project in Laos, including transportation, port handling and customs clearance for equipment serving the plant construction.
The scope of work included transporting project cargo from Hai Phong Port to the project site in Laos over a distance of approximately 450 km, with a total cargo volume of more than 6,000 CBM and the heaviest cargo weighing up to 147 tons.
The project required close coordination between domestic transportation, customs clearance and cross-border operations to ensure project safety and schedule compliance throughout the execution process.
Key Challenges
- Large cargo volume of more than 6,000 CBM for the hydropower project
- Cross-border transportation from Hai Phong Port to the project site in Laos over a distance of approximately 450 km
- Handling oversized and heavy cargo with the heaviest unit weighing up to 147 tons
- Strict coordination requirements between transportation, port handling and customs clearance operations
- Complex operating conditions along the international transport route requiring strict safety and technical control
Solutions & Deployment
- Delivered integrated transportation, port handling and customs clearance services for the entire project cargo
- Conducted route surveys and optimized transportation methods based on actual infrastructure and load conditions along the Vietnam – Laos corridor
- Mobilized specialized trailers and transport equipment for oversized and heavy cargo operations
- Closely monitored cargo delivery schedules, vehicle coordination and cross-border customs procedures
- Maintained continuous coordination between operations teams, site teams and related parties to ensure safety and project progress
Project Overview
Investor
Phongsubthavy Group (Laos)
Client:
SCI E&C Joint Stock Company
Scope of work
Transportation, port fees, customs procedures
Transportation distance
450 km
Quantity
>6,000 CBM
Heaviest cargo weight (MT)
147 T
Execution period
2023
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