What Project Cargo Shipment Did ICTL Belgium Manage?
ICTL Belgium, a member of the AerOceaNetwork (AON), managed the export of eight new Deutz-Fahr Agrotron agricultural tractors from Antwerp, Belgium, to Halifax, Canada. The tractors were shipped as self-propelled RoRo units across two consolidated shipments, with a combined weight of approximately 64 tonnes.
The operation required coordination of RoRo booking, inland trucking and terminal handling. Each tractor was individually identified and declared by chassis number and VIN to ensure accurate customs documentation.
What Challenges Did the Shipment Involve?
Several booking revisions were required as unit weights and dimensions were updated before final loading. The tractors also had to arrive free of soil and dirt residue to meet Canadian biosecurity requirements under CFIA standards.
Accurate unit-level descriptions were required for ACI customs declarations, while tight RoRo terminal cut-off and delivery windows required precise inland trucking coordination.
What Were the Key Shipment Details?
| Details | Information |
| Cargo | 8 Deutz-Fahr Agrotron agricultural tractors |
| Shipment Type | Self-propelled RoRo |
| Consolidation | 2 shipments |
| Unit Weight | Approx. 6.5-11.2 tonnes |
| Combined Weight | Approx. 64 tonnes |
| Typical Dimensions | Approx. 5.0-5.8 M (L) × 2.55-2.75 M (W) × 3.0-3.15 M (H) |
| Port of Loading | Antwerp, Belgium (BEANR) |
| Port of Discharge | Halifax, Canada (CAHAL) |
| Sea Distance | Approx. 3,160 nautical miles (5,860 km) |
| Transit Time | 10-13 days |
| Documentation | ACI declarations with chassis number and VIN |
| Key Requirements | CFIA biosecurity compliance and strict RoRo terminal cut-offs |
Summary
ICTL Belgium, a member of the AerOceaNetwork (AON), coordinated the RoRo export of eight agricultural tractors from Antwerp to Halifax across two consolidated shipments. The project logistics operation required accurate cargo documentation, Canadian biosecurity compliance and close coordination with inland and terminal partners to meet strict RoRo schedules.
