TAAF is tough (01/06)

Last December, SDV International Logistics Reunion organized the transport of an optical wire-cable coil on board the “Marion Dufresne”, chartered by the French Austral and Antarctic Territories (TAAF).

Thanks to Reunitrans, the SDV International Logistics subsidiary specialized in road transportation, the authorizations and transportation means necessary for this huge load were obtained in only two days. As a Category III heavy haulage, with non standard dimensions (Length : 6 m, width : 6 m, height : 1,7m, weight : 26 t, length of cable : 8000 m) the coil’s transportation required also a police escort as well as a 60-ton mobile crane and a semi-trailer tractor.

During the next turn-round in January, Reunitrans will take up the challenge again by transporting a launch to the Kerguelen Islands.

2 “TAAF” operations !

For your information, the French Austral and Antarctic Territories (TAAF) welcome about 200 persons yearly for 6 months to 1 year stays , mostly working on scientific missions. Their only connection with the real world is made through the “Marion Dufresne” between Reunion and the Austral territories (Kerguelen, Crozet, Amsterdam, St Paul) and the “Astrolabe” between Australia and Terre Adélie.

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