Project Cargo & Heavy Equipment Transport

Oil & gas operations often involve the movement of massive, complex, and sensitive equipment. SMI handles every detail:

• Oversized & overweight cargo handling
• Multiaxle trailers, lowbeds, flatbeds, cranes
• Route surveys and risk assessments
• On-site delivery to remote or restricted locations
• Escorts, permits, and port coordination
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✅ For rigs, turbines, drilling tools, compressors, pipelines, generators, etc.

Freight Forwarding (Air, Sea, Land)

 We provide integrated international and domestic logistics:

• Sea Freight: Charter vessels, breakbulk, RO-RO for modules, and equipment
• Air Freight: Urgent spare parts and time-critical cargo
• Land Freight: Road convoys, border clearance, and long-distance transport

Multimodal logistics for complex routes and schedules

Customs Clearance & Compliance

SMI ensures full compliance with the strict documentation and clearance requirements in the oil & gas sector:

• Customs processing for EPC contracts, bonded cargo, and temporary imports
• HS code classification and duty/tax advisory
• Coordination with Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and regulatory authorities

• Support with compliance certificates, SASO, IECEE, and other standards

Logistics Support for Shutdowns & Turnarounds

We specialize in managing logistics for critical maintenance periods (plant shutdowns, turnarounds):

• Pre-planning and material staging
• Dedicated teams and express handling
• Import/export of parts and machinery
• Coordination with plant contractors and suppliers

• Fast customs clearance and door-to-site delivery
  

Dangerous Goods (DG) & Hazmat Handling

We are certified and trained to handle Class 1–9 dangerous goods used in oilfield operations:

• Chemicals, lubricants, gases, drilling fluids
• ADR-compliant trucking and IATA-certified air freight
• Proper packing, labeling, and documentation
• Safety audits and handling procedures in line with global standards

Supply Chain Support for EPCs & Contractors

We serve Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contractors and subcontractors with tailored logistics plans:

• Site mobilization and demobilization
• Vendor-to-site coordination
• Consolidation & staging in SMI facilities
• Just-in-time deliveries to remote areas
• Material tracking and reporting

Warehousing & Material Management

SMI offers short- and long-term storage options:

• Indoor and outdoor storage of oilfield equipment and supplies
• Inventory tracking and reporting
• Laydown yards for pipes, tanks, and structures
• Material handling equipment on-site (cranes, forklifts)

Why SMI Logistics for Oil & Gas?

✅ Deep expertise in energy sector logistics across the Gulf

✅ Strong compliance record with KSA customs, Aramco, and project requirements

✅ Fleet and equipment for oversized cargo

✅ Project management approach with 24/7 operations support

✅ Certified in DG, safety, and logistics best practices

✅ Proven partner to EPCs, contractors, and global oilfield service companies

🏢 Who We Serve

• Oil & Gas Operators and Producers
• EPC Contractors
• Drilling & Exploration Companies
• Chemical Suppliers & Industrial Vendors
• Logistics Coordinators for Shutdown Projects