The Self Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) - sometimes called Power Wheel Transporter (PWT) - represents a significant advancement in shipyard logistics, combining innovative technology with robust engineering to deliver a reliable, efficient, and versatile solution for ship transfer operations.

This Best Practice Guide for the use of SPMT´s is the result of the joined effort of different global stakeholders in the world of self-propelled modular transporters. The document has been composed under the guidance of the European association of …

A self-propelled modular transporter or sometimes self-propelled modular trailer (SPMT) is a platform heavy hauler with a large array of wheels which is an upgraded version of a hydraulic modular trailer.

It has large load, flexible operation, good performance and reliability. It completely solves the long-term predicament of relying on foreign equipment in hull segmental transportation. The following picture shows a shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd. using our SPMT transport ship body sections.

Transportation, elevating and assembly of hull blocks in dockyard. Mainly used inside of shipyard for transport of oversize ship section, ship diesel engine and other abnormal ship components. If a complete vessel over 600 metric tons need to be moved, you probably will need help of SPMT.

In 2003 we set out to focus on designing and producing and our hydraulic modular trailers and self propelled transporters SPMT was born. Since then it has been the best Chinese heavy-duty trailer factory with an ever growing sales of 9,400 axle lines in over 60 countries

Oct 16, 2024 · Learn Basics of Self-Propelled Modular Transporters. Have you seen self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) at work and wondered how they function? The capacity of these heavy haulers triggers the curiosity of many people. SPMTs have the capacity to carry the heaviest cargo in the world.

SPMT stands for “self-propelled modular transporter“, which is a hydraulic platform trailer equipped with a diesel engine or an electric motor. This vehicle can move, lift and steer itself without the need for a tractor or prime mover.

Feb 13, 2025 · The 3m SPMT is a self-propelled modular transporter with a width of 3 meters. Its primary use is in the transportation of heavy loads such as prefabricated steel sections, complete sections and an entire ship in the shipyard as well as in other offshore workplaces.

May 13, 2020 · Sarens K24ST SPMTs, complete with 92 axle lines and four power packs, carefully transported the ship’s hull along the quay, positioning it by the water for transport onto a waiting barge and then a floating dock.