When standard containers aren't enough
Machinery, industrial equipment and plant components often don't fit a standard container. Project cargo needs individual planning — special equipment, permits, route surveys and careful loading. We design a transport concept around your specific cargo, not the other way around.
What we handle
- Oversized / out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo — items that exceed standard container dimensions
- Heavy lift — single pieces requiring special lifting equipment
- Breakbulk — cargo shipped as individual pieces rather than in containers
- Machinery & plant components — factory and industrial equipment
- Multimodal project transport — combining sea, rail, barge and trucking
How we plan a project shipment
- Assessment — you share dimensions, weight and route; we assess feasibility.
- Planning — transport mode, equipment, permits and route survey.
- Loading & lashing — safe securing of your cargo for transport.
- Transit — coordinated sea/rail/barge/trucking with tracking.
- Final delivery — to your site, with any required special equipment.
What affects cost & lead time
Project cargo is priced and scheduled case by case. The main drivers:
- Dimensions & weight — out-of-gauge and heavy-lift pieces need specialised equipment and can require charter or breakbulk capacity.
- Permits & surveys — route surveys, road permits and port approvals add lead time and cost.
- Loading & lashing — engineering the safe securing of your cargo.
- Season & weather — some routes and lifts are weather-sensitive.
- Customs & taxes — HS code and temporary import rules can apply (see customs clearance).
Because every project is different, I'll assess feasibility first and give you a clear plan before any commitment.
Gateway and route considerations
For oversized cargo, the destination port's capabilities and the inland route matter as much as the ocean leg:
Rotterdam & Antwerp
Europe's leading breakbulk and heavy-lift ports, with deep water, heavy cranes and strong barge connections inland. Often the best entry for heavy or oversized pieces.
Hamburg
A major gateway for northern Germany and Scandinavia, with specialist heavy-lift terminals.
United Kingdom
UK project cargo typically enters via a major port with onward special transport; post-Brexit customs formalities apply.
Inland legs may need route surveys and permits for bridge clearances and weight limits. I coordinate these before the cargo moves.
Frequently asked questions
What is project cargo?
Large, heavy or oversized shipments that don't fit standard containers and need special planning — machinery, industrial equipment, plant components.
Can you handle oversized or heavy-lift cargo?
Yes. We plan and manage oversized, heavy-lift and breakbulk shipments, including special equipment, permits and route surveys where required.
How do you plan a project cargo shipment?
We start with your cargo dimensions, weight and route, then design a tailored plan covering loading, transport mode, permits and delivery to the final site.
Do you provide door-to-door project transport?
Yes, we offer door-to-door concepts, coordinating every mode from origin factory to final destination.
How long does project cargo take?
Longer than standard freight — lead time is driven by permits, route surveys and equipment availability. I'll give you a realistic schedule once I have your dimensions and route.
What information do you need for a project cargo quote?
Dimensions, weight, photos or drawings of the pieces, and origin/destination. From there I'll assess feasibility, the best mode and the permit requirements.
Discuss your project
Send me your cargo dimensions, weight, origin and destination — I'll assess feasibility and propose a tailored transport concept.