Handling and transport of orange trees in Paris

Specialized Handling and Careful Transport of Orange Trees to the Heart of the Tuileries Garden in Paris

Recently, Marchal Technologies, a subsidiary of the Bovis Group, successfully transferred 57 orange trees from the Orangerie in Meudon to the Jardin des Tuileries. This project, commissioned by the Public Establishment of the Louvre Museum, demonstrates our expertise in heavy handling and specialized transport.

Characteristics of the Orange Trees

The transferred orange trees weigh several hundred kilos, measure up to 3.55 meters in height and are between 1 and 2 meters wide. Their transport required rigorous logistics and specific equipment.

Resources mobilized

For this large-scale operation, our agency in the north of Paris has implemented significant logistical resources:

• 2 curtain semi-trailers

• 1 truck with crane arm

• 1 x 3 ton forklift

• 1 transpalette

Planning and Deadlines

The route between the Orangerie de Meudon and the Jardin des Tuileries was meticulously planned. We carried out this service in two days, with a rotation of two semi-trailers per day, thus respecting the deadlines.

Transfer Process

The transfer of the orange trees took place in several stages:

• Arrival of the semi-trailers at the Orangerie de Meudon

• Loading the orange trees into the trucks

• Transport to the Tuileries Gardens

• Entrance through the Concorde gate

• Unloading and placing the orange trees according to the instructions of the Louvre agents

Two agents from the Jardin du Louvre department supervised all the operations to ensure the proper execution of the placement of the orange trees.

Plant Diversity

In addition to orange trees, we transported various other plants, including mandarin, pomegranate, lemon and olive trees. This testifies to the richness and diversity of the plant collections of the Jardin des Tuileries.

Know-how and Expertise

At Marchal Technologies, our "Construction and Energy" center of excellence of the Bovis Group is recognized for its know-how in the transport of plants, as well as street furniture throughout France. We have the necessary skills and equipment to carry out heavy and delicate handling operations, guaranteeing the safety and integrity of the goods transported. Our services are sought after by prestigious institutions, demonstrating our ability to meet the highest requirements and contribute to the enhancement of urban and landscape heritage.

Thanks to the professionalism and collaboration of all the teams, this transfer was a success, illustrating our ability to manage complex and delicate missions. In this way, we contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the plant heritage of the Jardin des Tuileries.

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