Heavy lift vessel BIGROLL BEAUFORT has arrived at the Port of Rotterdam after sailing from Nantong, China, carrying nine barge cascos for delivery to the Netherlands.

The shipment required coordinated planning, loadout and transport, with each hull handled as part of a precisely managed operation. The companies involved said the vessel’s crew, port authorities and other stakeholders worked closely throughout the process to support a smooth and timely movement.

Over the coming days, demobilisation and discharge are set to continue in Rotterdam as several hulls are unloaded for third parties. Among the cargo is UNITED LNG II, which has a hull weight of more than 2,800 tonnes and is scheduled to be discharged during the week using floating cranes.

After delivery in Holland, the nine barge cascos are due to enter the next phase of outfitting and deployment. The operation reflects the detailed execution required for heavy marine transport between China and the Netherlands.