Moving a line or a plant to another country?
Tell us origin, destination and which equipment is moving. We reply with a first technical assessment.
International projects
International machinery relocation and plant transfers
We dismantle at origin and install at destination with the same crew and the same technical records. Colombia, Mexico, Latin America and beyond.
7countries with projects executed or supported
12technicians per crew deployable abroad
50 tloads moved with our own tools
300 ttelescopic cranes coordinated with partners
One accountable contractor
From the origin plant to the destination plant
Moving a line to another country means keeping the technical records of every machine, tagging every part, protecting the cargo during the voyage and having the destination site ready to receive it.
AGELVIS EU integrates those stages. The same crew that dismantles and packs the machinery receives it, positions it and leaves it ready to run. Customs and international freight are handled by licensed customs brokers and specialized forwarders, coordinated by us.
We have handled high-value equipment for multinational companies in packaging, consumer goods, paper, healthcare and printing, where every day of downtime counts.
International project chain
Nine stages, one schedule
Reference durations for a Colombia–Mexico transfer. The actual schedule is defined in the technical proposal.
- 01
Site survey & proposal
Survey at origin (and destination when needed), scope, risks and schedule.
2–10 days - 02
Dismantling & tagging
Controlled disassembly, tagging of components, wiring and connections.
2–6 weeks - 03
Export packing
Custom crates, moisture and corrosion barriers, securing and photo records.
Included - 04
Loading & transport to port
Container stuffing and heavy haulage to the port of loading.
2–5 days - 05
Port & inspections
Port supervision and support during inspections with the customs broker.
2–7 days - 06
Ocean transit
Coordination with the shipping line or freight forwarder to the port of discharge.
8–18 days Colombia → Mexico - 07
Customs & delivery to plant
Clearance with the local broker, transport to plant and container unloading.
5–15 days - 08
Installation & start-up
Unpacking, positioning, leveling, alignment, utility hook-ups with partners and testing.
3–8 weeks - 09
Technical handover
Sign-off records, checklists, reports and project documentation.
1–3 days
Priority market
Mexico and nearshoring
Nearshoring to Mexico is driving line transfers, plant expansions and new installations. AGELVIS EU has prior project experience in the country, works in Spanish and English, and ships along direct ocean routes from Colombian ports to Manzanillo, Veracruz and Altamira.
Industrial hubs we serve:
- Monterrey
- Querétaro
- Bajío
- Guadalajara
- Puebla
- Mexico City
Track record
Projects in Colombia and abroad
From our base in Palmira, Colombia, we have executed or supported projects in Latin America and Europe. Each international opportunity is assessed by scope, immigration and logistics requirements, and resources.
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Ecuador
- Panama
- Peru
- Bulgaria
- Ukraine
Incoterms
Which Incoterm for a machinery transfer?
Incoterms govern delivery and risk of the cargo, not the technical dismantling or installation service. In our projects they are used like this:
- FCA
- When we dismantle, pack and hand over the machinery to the carrier or terminal named by the client, who controls the international freight.
- DAP
- Recommended for turnkey projects: cargo is delivered to the destination plant and the client handles import clearance.
- CIP
- Useful for shipping tools or technical cargo insured to an agreed point.
Protection in transit
Packing designed for the voyage
- Custom wooden crates, skids and frames
- Moisture barriers and anti-corrosion protection
- Strapping and blocking inside the container
- Photo records and per-package inventory
- Supervision of loading and port inspections
FAQ
International project FAQ
Can you move a production line from one country to another?
Yes. We can take on the full chain: dismantling and tagging at origin, export packing, container stuffing, coordination with the freight forwarder and customs broker, receiving at destination, installation and start-up support.
Who handles customs?
A licensed customs broker in each country files the paperwork. AGELVIS EU coordinates technical documentation, cargo inventory and inspections with the broker so the machinery is not held up in port.
Does your crew travel from Colombia?
Yes. We deploy specialized crews of up to 12 technicians (engineers, millwrights, riggers, electricians, electronics technicians and welders) and add local labor at destination when needed.
Which Incoterm should be used to move machinery?
Incoterms apply to the cargo, not to the technical service. For turnkey projects we usually recommend DAP, and FCA when the client books the international freight directly. It is defined in each contract.
How is machinery protected during ocean transit?
With packing designed for the trip: custom crates, moisture barriers, anti-corrosion protection, securing inside the container and photo records before sealing.
Do you work in other countries?
Yes. Besides Mexico, we have experience in Ecuador, Panama, Bulgaria and Ukraine. We assess projects in any country based on scope, immigration and logistics requirements, and resources.