Implements · 2015
Four John Deere Implements - Weight-Limited Container Plan
In 2015 Meridian Freight prepared four John Deere implements weighing slightly more than 20 metric tons, close to the planned cargo-weight limit for the container. A three-person crew spent four days disassembling and preparing the equipment, then the sealed container was delivered to Chicago and continued through New York and Haifa to Odesa without reported delay, damage or route change.
| Equipment | Four John Deere implements, including cultivator and harrow frames and a seed drill |
|---|---|
| Route | Meridian packing facility – Chicago – New York – Haifa – Odesa |
| Year | 2015 |
| Weight | Slightly more than 20 metric tons |
| What Meridian did | A three-person crew spent four days disassembling and preparing the equipment, then delivered the sealed container to Chicago |
The shipment
A three-person Meridian crew spent four days disassembling and preparing the equipment at the company's packing facility. The cargo required a deliberate loading sequence. Heavy cultivator and harrow frames could not be placed against the seed drill without risking damage to its more fragile assemblies. The team planned the position of each frame and component so the load remained stable while using the available container space. The equipment itself weighed slightly more than 20 metric tons, close to the planned cargo-weight limit for this container. A routine loading approach was therefore unsuitable: both weight distribution and separation between heavy and vulnerable components had to be controlled throughout the operation. Meridian completed the packing and delivered the sealed container to Chicago. The onward route continued through New York and Haifa to Odesa without reported delay, damage or route change.
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