Multimodal Route Feasibility
Comprehensive route surveys identifying bridge weight limitations, overhead clearances, port crane capacities, and road permit requirements before shipment execution.
Breakbulk, Heavy-Lift and Project Cargo Logistics
Industrial Scale Projects Require Industrial Scale Solutions
Out of Gauge & Project Freight
Engineered Logistics for Heavy & Oversized Shipments
All Breakbulk (BB) and Heavy-Lift (HL) shipments demand customized multimodal transportation strategies integrating land, sea, and air modes. Utilizing Breakbulk, Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO), Flat-Rack, and specialized container vessels, as well as heavy barges, railroads, heavy-haul trucking, and air charters, we navigate complex global logistics for oversized infrastructure.
Virtually all project cargo is classified as Out of Gauge (OOG). SHIPIT Logistics® evaluates every piece’s dimensions, center of gravity, and weight parameters to engineer compliant, safe, and efficient transport plans from point of manufacture to job site.
Uncompromising Operational Safety
At SHIPIT Logistics®, safety governs every project move. In heavy-lift and breakbulk operations, risk management is paramount. Our engineering teams perform comprehensive site surveys, route feasibility checks, and lashing inspection to ensure project milestones are achieved safely for all global stakeholders.
Capabilities
End-to-End Heavy Transport Solutions
Direct ocean and air chartering, route clearance, site inspection, and specialized heavy-lift execution backed by over 50 years of forwarding experience.
Vessel & Air Chartering
Full and partial chartering of dedicated breakbulk vessels, barges, tugboats, and heavy-cargo aircraft via our specialized global marine and air charter desks.
Rigging & On-Site Delivery
On-site coordination with licensed riggers, SPMTs (Self-Propelled Modular Transporters), and specialized crane teams for final placement onto job-site foundations.
Industries Served
Specialized Industry Expertise
Tailored project cargo logistics for high-value industrial sectors worldwide.
Infrastructure & Construction
Transport of heavy structural beams, cranes, earthmoving machinery, bridges, and prefabricated modular units.
Mining & Minerals
Relocation of crushing mills, excavators, conveyor systems, and heavy extraction plant machinery.
Energy & Power Generation
Logistics for wind turbine blades, transformers, solar components, gas turbines, and hydro generators.
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical
Moving pressure vessels, refinery columns, drilling rigs, heat exchangers, and hazardous process equipment.
Certified Dangerous Goods (DG) & Hazmat Handling
Many industrial projects require dangerous goods transportation alongside heavy equipment. SHIPIT Logistics® maintains strict certification under IMDG, IATA, ICAO, and DOT 49 CFR regulations to transport hazardous materials safely.
Class 2: Compressed & Liquefied Gases
Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Class Class 4: Flammable Solids
Class 5: Oxidizing Substances
Class 6: Toxic & Infectious Goods
Class 8: Corrosive Substances
Class 9: Misc. Dangerous Goods
Letter of Credit (L/C) Compliance
Methodology
4-Step Project Execution Framework
A rigorous logistics planning and execution process ensuring seamless door-to-door delivery.
01
Analysis & Route Survey
Technical evaluation of cargo drawings, weight distribution, origin pick-up requirements, and physical route clearances.
02
Carrier Booking & Charter
Securing deck space, specialized flat-rack/open-top equipment, or full vessel/air charter agreements.
03
Export/Import Compliance
Managing complex export permits, customs clearance, heavy-haul road permits, and Letter of Credit (L/C) documentation.
04
Job-Site Unloading & Placement
Coordination of final mile heavy haulage, port-side stevedoring, and specialized rigging at destination site.
Project Cargo FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Key information for project managers, buyers, and industrial logistics planners.
What qualifies as Breakbulk and Heavy-Lift Cargo?
Breakbulk cargo encompasses goods that exceed standard container dimensions and must be loaded individually onto specialized ocean vessels rather than packed in 20ft or 40ft ISO containers. Heavy-lift cargo involves items with extreme weights, such as turbines, boilers, or heavy mining units requiring engineered rigging and high-capacity cranes.
Does SHIPIT Logistics handle full and partial chartering?
Yes. Our experienced marine and air charter desks secure full and partial charters for breakbulk carriers, barges, heavy-lift vessels, and cargo freighters tailored to project dimensions and urgency.
How are Out-of-Gauge (OOG) shipping risks mitigated?
Risk mitigation is built on detailed route feasibility studies, lashing and securing calculations adhering to international maritime standards, certified marine cargo surveys, and complete insurance coverage tailored to high-value project assets.
Can SHIPIT handle Letter of Credit (L/C) cargo requirements?
Yes. We are experienced in handling complex Letter of Credit documentation for both import and export shipments, ensuring all bills of lading and transport documents comply exactly with banking standards.
Have a Project Cargo or Heavy-Lift Requirement?
Consult with our project logistics engineers to structure a safe, cost-effective, and fully compliant multimodal transport solution.
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