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South Korea's KCTC Sets Guinness World Record for Heaviest Cargo Transport
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South Korea's KCTC Sets Guinness World Record for Heaviest Cargo Transport

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A South Korean company, KCTC, set a Guinness World Record by transporting a 14,754.19-ton ship block.
  • The massive block, measuring 110.5 meters long, 50 meters wide, and 40 meters high, was moved using a 324-axle SPMT transporter.
  • This feat surpassed the previous record held by Lamprell and marked a significant achievement in heavy-lift logistics.

In a remarkable display of engineering prowess, South Korea has once again demonstrated its leadership in heavy-lift logistics. The recent Guinness World Record achieved by KCTC for transporting an astonishing 14,754.19-ton ship block is not just a testament to the company's capabilities but also a proud moment for the nation's industrial might.

The transport was carried out in Goseong and entered the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest heavy cargo transport.

โ€” N1 SerbiaReporting on the Guinness World Record achievement.

This colossal undertaking, involving a 324-axle SPMT transporter, highlights the sophisticated technology and meticulous planning that South Korean companies bring to complex logistical challenges. The sheer scale of the ship block, the largest ever transported, underscores the advanced shipbuilding and manufacturing sectors thriving in the country.

With those dimensions and total weight, the structure was then recognized as the largest single maritime block in the world.

โ€” N1 SerbiaDescribing the scale of the ship block.

While international media might focus on the record itself, for us in South Korea, this achievement represents more than just a number. It signifies our unwavering commitment to innovation, precision, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in heavy transportation. It's a story of national pride, showcasing our ability to handle projects of unprecedented scale and complexity, solidifying our position as a global leader in this specialized field.

This operation brought the company an entry into the Guinness Book of Records for transporting the heaviest cargo in the world using a self-propelled modular trailer.

โ€” N1 SerbiaHighlighting the official recognition of the record.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.