Mega Shippers

Mega Shippers

2016
Mega Shippers
Mega Shippers

Mega Shippers

7.4 | en | Documentary

A behind-the-scenes series discovering what it takes to keep the largest freight operator moving.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP10  Monopiles-P2/Spanish Trains/Refuse Bails
Oct. 13,2020
Monopiles-P2/Spanish Trains/Refuse Bails

The loading of wind turbine sections threatens to capsize a ship. Plus, 3,000 bales of compacted rubbish are shipped to Sweden.

EP9  New Haven Bridge/Sawn Timber/Flying Fish
Oct. 06,2020
New Haven Bridge/Sawn Timber/Flying Fish

Mark has to offload 2,800 tonnes of timber before the weather turns, while Chris transports a 57-metre-long bridge section.

EP8  Gantry Cranes P2-Miami/Cables/Pastor Pete
Sep. 29,2020
Gantry Cranes P2-Miami/Cables/Pastor Pete

In Miami, there are just two days to unload six container cranes. Meanwhile, Martin has to check and store 1,200 metres of mooring ropes.

EP7  Jack Up Rig P2 - Melbourne/Boat Doors/Christmas Trees
Sep. 22,2020
Jack Up Rig P2 - Melbourne/Boat Doors/Christmas Trees

A 23,000-tonne oil rig needs offloading in Melbourne. Plus, a driver battles bad weather to deliver Christmas trees.

EP6  Monopiles P1/King Edward Train
Sep. 15,2020
Monopiles P1/King Edward Train

One of the biggest heavy lift vessels in the world is squeezed through a narrow canal in Germany. Plus, a 90-tonne locomotive is loaded onto a truck.

EP5  Rotor/Super Cars/Fertiliser Ship
Sep. 08,2020
Rotor/Super Cars/Fertiliser Ship

Craig has 48 hours to get four super cars to Spain. Meanwhile, rain threatens to ruin an incoming shipment of fertiliser worth up to £45,000,000.

EP4  Gantry Cranes P1 - China/Herb Isles/Sand Ship
Sep. 01,2020
Gantry Cranes P1 - China/Herb Isles/Sand Ship

It's a race against time as six massive container cranes have to be loaded in three days. And, a ferry is in urgent need of repair.

EP3  Satellite/Liverpool Flyover/Wood Ship
Aug. 25,2020
Satellite/Liverpool Flyover/Wood Ship

Massive machines are brought in to move a raised dual carriage way. Plus, a team race against time to underload a shipment of timber.

EP2  Jack Up Rig P1 - Darwin/Mining Machine
Aug. 18,2020
Jack Up Rig P1 - Darwin/Mining Machine

A heavy lift vessel takes onboard a 23,000-tonne oil rig. Plus, a blanket of fog keeps one of the world's biggest airplanes grounded.

EP1  Carriage 58/Yachts/Steel Ship
Aug. 11,2020
Carriage 58/Yachts/Steel Ship

Kieran struggles to get a 26-tonne train rolling for the first time in 60 years. Plus, Colin has 48 hours to load ten valuable racing yachts.

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7.4 | en | Documentary
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A behind-the-scenes series discovering what it takes to keep the largest freight operator moving.

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