BESS units delivered to the Outback
TGP delivered 48 lithium BESS units from China to a remote Australian site meeting strict dangerousgoods and portauthority requirements. Services spanned breakbulk ocean transport, biosecurity clearance, and a 90km dirtroad delivery using specialized equipment.
FACTS & FIGURES
Timeframe
Executed in Q4 2025, with strict deadlines imposed by dangerous goods regulations and port authority requirements.
Route
From Qinzhou, China to a remote location in Australia via Port Hedland. Breakbulk ocean transport, followed by 3-hour road delivery over 90 km of dirt road.
Client
An EPC operating in the energy storage sector.
Transport
The project was executed under the EXW Incoterm from the manufacturer. Our services included road transport, port management, high-pressure cleaning, export declaration, breakbulk shipping as well as port management, biosecurity clearance, customs processing, staging, and final delivery to the remote site – special transport equipment with container locking pins was used for safe handling.
The Cargo
The shipment consisted of 48 BESS units, each weighing approximately 43.7 mt. Due to the nature of the cargo, dangerous goods handling procedures were implemented. Compliance with new IMO DG regulations was ensured. It took two years of consultation with the port authority to obtain approval for import through the port.
SYNOPSIS
TGP managed the transport and delivery of 48 lithium Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units from China to a remote site in Australia. This is the first import of lithium batteries into the region, requiring extensive compliance measures and safety protocols.
