--- title: "ASF (Belgium) moves 111Tn critical earthquake detection columns" canonical_url: "https://www.pancoworld.com/member-news/asf-belgium-moves-111tn-critical-earthquake-detection-columns" last_updated: "2026-07-17T14:00:45+00:00" locale: en meta: description: "ASF (Antwerp Shipping & Forwarding), your Pangea partner in Belgium, has successfully delivered essential earthquake detection columns from Belgium to Houston. With a staggering weight of 111,000..." "og:description": "ASF (Antwerp Shipping & Forwarding), your Pangea partner in Belgium, has successfully delivered essential earthquake detection columns from Belgium to Houston. With a staggering weight of 111,000..." "og:title": "ASF (Belgium) moves 111Tn critical earthquake detection columns" "twitter:description": "ASF (Antwerp Shipping & Forwarding), your Pangea partner in Belgium, has successfully delivered essential earthquake detection columns from Belgium to Houston. With a staggering weight of 111,000..." "twitter:title": "ASF (Belgium) moves 111Tn critical earthquake detection columns" --- PANCO Group home Heavy Lifts & Oversized Cargo30 Aug 2023 # ASF (Belgium) moves 111Tn critical earthquake detection columns By PANCO Group **ASF (Antwerp Shipping & Forwarding)**, your Pangea partner in Belgium, has successfully delivered essential earthquake detection columns from Belgium to Houston. With a staggering weight of 111,000 kg and colossal dimensions measuring 4657x450x476 cm, these columns play a vital role in advancing earthquake monitoring capabilities. A barge-based solution was chosen for the inland transport for its suitability for the task. **ASF** team handled the entire process of coordination, lashing and securing of the columns in Antwerp, ensuring a seamless move and operations. Notably, this endeavor involved addressing the unique challenges presented by the handling of such massive columns during their passage and transfer through Antwerp. The successful operation demonstrates **ASF**'s skill in planning and innovating, as they managed to move everything safely and prove their reliability in handling such challenging cargo effectively. Pls. visit https://www.asfnv.be/ for more information Share [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pancoworld.com%2Fmember-news%2Fasf-belgium-moves-111tn-critical-earthquake-detection-columns) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pancoworld.com%2Fmember-news%2Fasf-belgium-moves-111tn-critical-earthquake-detection-columns) [Share on X]() [Share on WhatsApp]() ## Ready to build relationships inside PANCO? Apply to join PANCO and build relationships with active forwarders, specialist cargo partners and strong networking opportunities. [Apply to Join PANCO](https://www.pancoworld.com/become-member)