Heavy goods delivered via the sea from the Hobart port in Tasmania to the French station Dumont d'Urville, located on a small island a few kilometres from the continent itself, are transported by snow sledges on the ice shelf (during the winter) and on barges (in the summer), to the Cape Prudhomme coast. A convoy is prepared here, which undertakes the traverse in the summer, in both directions, three times per year. Every convoy goes via a strictly designated road, which is always visible due to the small snow fall. A typical convoy is made up of 8-10 tractors as well as 2-3 snow ploughs, whose job it is to make way in the snow and to even-out the road. Every tractor pulls behind it heavy goods consisting of fuel stores, containers as well as a trailer (especially designed to be used to carry heavy goods) placed on top of skids. Additionally the "caravan" is accompanied by a special convoy with living quarters (kitchen, bedrooms, toilets).

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The average speed with which the heavily laden machines move is approximately 9.5-12km/h. It takes 19-25 days to reach Dome C. All the wastage is stored and disposed of beyond the continent.

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It is also possible to reach Dome C by the air. This way is used to transport personnel as well as lighter loads. The continent can be reached from Christchurch airport in New Zealand, with loading at the Mario Zuchelli or the McMurdo station, from which a special airplane flies 40 times a year to the Concordia station.