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Project cargo is also called over dimension cargo (ODC) and often referred to as heavy lift cargo due to its typical characteristic. It plays a very important role in development of a country or region as most of the infrastructural projects fall in this category. The topic project cargo and ODC is an ocean by itself, extremely complex, requires planning and conceptualization in advance, a thorough knowledge and ability to visualize the various project cargo dimensions and handling requirements. The professionals dealing with this of cargo should have a unique combination of management skills, prior updated information about the developments in industries like engineering, power and energy, construction and oil and gas. The data collected was based on a structured questionnaire keeping in mind the objective of the study and was approved by the host company and faculty guide. The vital information were collected by visiting prominent manufacturing companies, logistics service provider’s, CHA’s handling project cargo and ODC in Chennai and had an unstructured informal interview with the executives of those companies.  The study commenced with the survey in different industrial estates in Chennai, which are concentrated with industries handling these cargoes. The study brings out the various vital facts, information, findings and suggestions for the company to restructure its focus and strategy. Feedback from the prospects and customers, analysis of the movement of cargo.  

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