ARC marine

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Overview

For a recent marine restoration project, Cockfield Knight supported ARC marine in delivering a complex, multi-site logistics operation with seamless execution.

ARC marine Ltd is a UK-based eco-engineering company that developed its flagship product, Reef cubes®, a modular, low-carbon reef structure designed to support marine life and protect coastal infrastructure.

As part of the Wild Oyster Project, ARC marine aimed to deploy 20 large Reef cubes® to help restore native oyster reefs along the UK coastline.

Challenge

Cockfield Knight managed the transport of 20 oversized Reef cubes® – each 1.5 metres wide and weighing six tonnes – from two manufacturing sites in Cornwall and Bristol to a single deployment point in North Shields.

The operation demanded precise coordination of multiple heavy-haulage vehicles to ensure all units arrived within a tightly controlled time window at the same destination.

With no margin for delay, the team had to manage real-time vehicle movements, synchronise arrivals and enable immediate offloading to a deployment vessel, making this a highly complex and time-critical logistics challenge.

Solution

Cockfield Knight provided specialist heavy freight and marine logistics co-ordination, taking full ownership of the end-to-end logistics operation to ensure the safe delivery of the large Reef cubes® and co-ordinated offloading.

The synchronised delivery approach reduced the need for on-site storage and minimised operational delays. The project highlighted the value of working with a logistics partner experienced in marine environments, where timing and adaptability are crucial.

What they had to say...

"We’ve worked with Cockfield Knight on several projects now, and they’ve become a trusted logistics partner for ARC marine. Their team is always helpful, professional and proactive, with excellent communication at every stage. For the Wild Oyster Project, they managed the complex coordination of multiple heavy-haulage vehicles from our manufacturing sites in Cornwall and Bristol, ensuring everything arrived at North Shields Fish Quay on schedule and in perfect condition. Their attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing circumstances made the process completely stress-free. We value the confidence and reliability that Cockfield Knight brings to every job and look forward to continuing to work together on future marine restoration projects."
James Murphy
ARC marine