Early Logistics Engineering & Modularization Support

The Route Study Is Just The Beginning

Rohde & Liesenfeld and Greenfield Logistics' combine operational experience with independent logistics engineering and bring logistics engineering forward - before risk is locked in.

Independent, asset-agnostic logistics engineering
Deep execution knowledge grounded in real-world transport, marine, and modular projects
Ability to engage under professional services without commitment to execution scope.
Solutions designed around project needs, not fleet availability

Projects in the early stages rarely need full-time logistics support, but they do need the right expertise at the right moments. Our consultants can be engaged dynamically throughout the project lifecycle.

This flexible approach allows Owners and EPCs to access senior logistics expertise exactly when risk is highest, without committing to long-term staffing or asset-based contracts.

The Problem

Logistics Is a Critical Risk, Yet Treated as a Late-Stage Commodity
“Logistics is treated as an execution problem — even though its biggest impact is during design”.

Expertise Drain in Capital Projects

Senior logistics and construction specialists are retiring faster than they are replaced
EPC and Owner teams lack inhouse experience in:
- Oversized transport
- Modularization logistics
- Marine load-in / load-out
- Interface management between engineering and execution
Logistics decisions are pushed to procurement or junior project staff - too late to influence design

Asset-Led Solutions Instead of Project-Led Solutions

Asset-based providers (SPMTs, cranes, barges, vessels) are driven by equipment utilization.
Solutions are therefore shaped by:
- Available fleet
- Regional presence
- Existing equipment configurations
Not by:
- Optimal constructability
- Lowest total installed cost
- Schedule and risk reduction
This creates forced-fit logistics, not engineered logistics

Route Studies Are Treated as the Answer, Not the Start

Route studies are often delivered as:
- Binary “pass / fail”
- Based on current conditions (“as-is”)
They rarely explore:
- Temporary works
- Design changes
- Modularization adjustments
- Alternative load-in concepts
The result is an “as-is” constraint, not a “to-be” solution

Procurement Structures Block Early Risk Reduction

Purchasing requires:
- Defined scope
- Competitive pricing
- Lowest-bid comparability
Engineered logistics requires:
- Ambiguity tolerance
- Iteration
- Cross-disciplinary input
This mismatch delays decisions until risks are locked in

The Solution

We combine operational experience with
independent logistics engineering
and bring logistics engineering forward —
before risk is locked in.

What We Do Differently

Independent, asset-agnostic logistics engineering
Deep execution knowledge grounded in real-world transport, marine, and modular projects
Ability to engage under professional services without commitment to execution scope.
Solutions designed around project needs, not fleet availability

Decades of global execution experience
Deep operational credibility
Understanding of real-world transport, marine, and heavy-lift execution
Bridges engineering concepts with executable reality

Embedded logistics engineering expertise
Early-phase (FEL-1 to FEL-3) involvement
Translates constraints into design inputs
Turns logistics into a constructability enabler

Together We

Translate logistics constraints into design inputs
Turn "impossible" routes into engineered alternatives
Align modularization, transport, lifting, and installation strategies
Reduce budget and schedule uncertainty early — when influence is highest

Service Offer

Engineered Logistics

Desktop & detailed route studies
Marine load-in / load-out feasibility
Modularization and prefab location analysis
Lifting and installation concepts
Transport configuration and turning radius analysis

Cost Control

Asset strategy optimization and asset provider alignment
Supplier prequalification and market sounding
Scenario-based cost comparisons

Risk Management

Logistics risk identification and assessment
Mitigation strategies and contingencies
Interface and stakeholder risk mapping
Execution readiness validation

How We do it

A Structured, Gated Approach Aligned With Your Project

Bring the Right People to the Table

Logistics engineers
Construction and installation specialists
Marine / transport experts
Client engineering, PMO, and construction leads

GO / NO GO

Establish the "As-Is" Baseline

Review available technical data
Desktop and site reconnaissance
Identify constraints: Routes, Infrastructure, Marine access, Regulatory
Define the governing shipping envelope

GO / NO GO

Brainstorm & Solution Development

Explore "to-be" concepts: Temporary works, Alternate load-in, Modularization adjustments, Equipment variations
Screen options against: Cost, Schedule, Risk, and Permitting complexity

Validation & Recommendations

Validate constructability and execution readiness
Quantify remaining risks and mitigations
Define clear next steps for procurement

Outcome: A logistics strategy that is ready to execute - not just theoretical

What You Get

Validated logistics baseline (“as-is”)
Multiple engineered “to-be” solutions
Preferred logistics strategy with decision logic
Risk, cost, and schedule implications
Clear go-forward execution roadmap

Why it is important to you

Earlier risk visibility
Better design decisions
Fewer late surprises
Improved schedule certainty
Reduced logistics-driven change orders
A smoother transition from study to execution

When to Engage Us

Our value is highest before decisions are locked in, but our support can be scaled throughout the project lifecycle:

Concept Selection / FEL-1: Validate feasibility, identify fatal flaws, define the shipping envelope.
FEL-2 / FEL-3 / Pre-FEED: Engineer and compare “to-be” logistics solutions, support modularization and transport strategy.
FEED / Design Freeze: Provide independent reviews, confirm constructability, challenge asset-driven solutions.
Pre-Execution / Procurement: Second opinions on vendor proposals, readiness checks, and risk validation before commitment

When to Engage Us for Early Logistics Strategy

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