project solutions

In October 2024, a three-day strike by over 45,000 dockworkers shut down 36 East and Gulf Coast ports, severely disrupting the U.S. supply chain. Our client’s shipment—scheduled to arrive during the strike—was critical for their participation in AUSA 2024, a major defense expo in Washington, D.C. Delays risked missing the event entirely.

 Tucana Project Logistics acted early to minimize disruption:

• Re-routed shipments via alternative inland routes
• Secured temporary storage outside port zones
• Arranged expedited drayage and final delivery post-strike

• Cargo was safely staged before the strike began
• Final delivery met the expo deadline
• The client avoided costly delays and maintained full event participation

This case highlights Tucana’s ability to navigate high-risk logistics scenarios with proactive planning and agile execution—ensuring mission-critical deliveries stay on track.

 From March 2024 to Q2 2025, Tucana Project Logistics (TPL) managed the transport of critical machinery and oversized components for the $4.4B EV battery plant in Jeffersonville, Ohio—a 2 million sq. ft. facility central to North America’s electric vehicle future.

  TPL oversaw end-to-end logistics, including:

• Importing equipment from South Korea via the Ports of Brunswick, GA, and Baltimore, MD
• Coordinating heavy-haul & multimodal transport to Fayette County, OH 

• Oversized cargo required permits, route surveys, and DOT coordination
• Deliveries had to meet strict construction timelines

By Q2 2025, TPL had delivered hundreds of essential units safely, on time, and without incident—demonstrating seamless execution across international shipping and inland transport.

In 2024, Tucana Project Logistics managed the transport of critical machinery from South Korea to a high-tech battery manufacturing facility in Holland, Michigan—via the Port of Baltimore.

• Oversaw heavy-lift and over-dimensional shipments
• Coordinated port handling, inland transport, permits, and final site delivery
• Supported plant expansion to boost domestic EV battery and renewable energy capacity

Tucana delivered seamless, end-to-end logistics for a complex clean energy project—on time, safely, and without incident.

In 2024, Tucana Project Logistics supported a Tesla vendor by managing the transport and delivery of critical automotive press equipment—including a 175-ton heavy unit—to a new facility in San Antonio, Texas.

• Coordinated the full logistics chain: port handling, heavy haul, and final delivery
• Faced an unexpected severe storm during delivery of the largest press
• Quickly implemented wood mating solutions to stabilize site conditions and secure      gantry access

Thanks to rapid problem-solving and expert execution, Tucana ensured on-time, safe delivery without disruptions or added costs—demonstrating reliable handling of complex industrial logistics under adverse conditions.

Tucana Project Logistics managed the delivery of heavy press machinery (pieces over 150 tons) for Joon Georgia’s Line B and Line C expansion at the Register Georgia facility.

• Origin: China
• Port: Initially Savannah, GA
• Transport: Heavy-haul multi-axle trailers, DOT permitting, route surveys, and crane operations

• The Suez Canal closure due to Houthi attacks forced rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, extending ocean transit by nearly a month
• Port of Savannah’s breakbulk terminal shut down during the vessel’s transit; Tucana secured extended port operations to receive Line B shipment
• For Line C, cargo was rerouted to Charleston, SC, where Tucana used a private terminal to reduce costs and ensure timely delivery

Despite global disruptions and domestic port closures, Tucana:

• Kept the project on schedule
• Controlled costs via strategic port and terminal choices
• Delivered both Line B and Line C presses safely, on time, and within budget

Tucana Project Logistics supported one of the largest EV battery manufacturing investments in the U.S., managing shipments of heavy machinery and production equipment arriving via U.S. Flag vessel at the Port of Norfolk (per MARA requirements).

• The project faced tens of thousands of dollars in port demurrage fees
• Trucks loaded directly from the container terminal, which struggled to keep up with demand and locate specific flatracks daily
• Appointment delays caused a growing backlog and mounting costs

•  Implemented shuttle operations to move flatracks from the terminal to an off-dock yard two miles away
• This streamlined flow eliminated the backlog and demurrage charges
• Ensured timely delivery to the battery plant site

Through proactive coordination and problem-solving, Tucana kept the project on schedule and within budget—supporting a critical clean energy investment in the U.S.

Tucana Project Logistics managed the transport, storage, and delivery of oversized pressure vessels,

switchgears, and transformers for the Taylor Fab 1 semiconductor plant.

• Utilized a 7-acre secured yard and asset warehouse in Houston for long-term storage and staging
• Consolidated cargo to reduce costs and streamline handling
• Ensured careful management of oversized and sensitive electrical equipment

By leveraging in-house facilities and direct asset control, Tucana provided seamless port-to-site logistics, minimizing risks and costly delays while delivering installation-ready equipment on schedule.

The Taylor Fab 1 project stands as a vital milestone in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, with Tucana proud to support its success.

Tucana Project Logistics managed the transport and long-term storage of two 100-ton transformers manufactured by Georgia Transformer Corporation.

• Railcar transport to South Carolina
• Offloading with gantry system
• Transfer onto SPMT trailers for safe delivery to storage in Monetta, SC

Tucana combined rail logistics, heavy-lift operations, and engineered transport solutions to securely store the transformers for two years until installation.

This project highlights Tucana’s expertise in end-to-end heavy haul and storage solutions for critical renewable energy infrastructure.

A global leader in lithium-ion battery electrolytes expanded operations with a new Tennessee factory,

complementing its Commerce, GA chemical distribution site.

• Transported six 120-foot towers from the Port of Houston to Commerce, GA for secure storage
• Staged equipment near the supply base to reduce immediate costs while keeping  cargo accessible

• When the Tennessee plant is ready, Tucana will re-deliver the oversized towers from Commerce to the site
• Provides turnkey heavy haul and compliance solutions throughout the two-stage      logistics process

This approach offers flexibility and efficiency to support the client’s growth in the rapidly expanding U.S. EV battery industry.