Project cargo is cargo that exceeds the size or weight limits of a standard container, or needs special equipment and engineering planning to be moved safely.
Which cargo counts as project cargo?
Typical examples are factory equipment, turbines, power plant components, large construction machinery and vessels such as yachts and boats. What they have in common is that they are valuable, often one of a kind, and cannot simply be packed into a standard container.
A shipment is also treated as project cargo when it is out of gauge, meaning it is longer, wider or taller than the container or the loading equipment allows, even if its weight is moderate.
Why does it need more planning?
Every project has its own route, equipment and securing needs. The cargo may need flat rack or open top equipment, low-bed trucks, cranes or modular transporters, and the route has to be checked for clearances and permits before anything moves.
Loading and lashing plans are prepared in advance so that heavy and sensitive pieces stay secure from the loading port to the final delivery point.
What should you prepare before asking for a quote?
Send the dimensions and weight of each piece, the loading and delivery points, and any special handling needs. Photos or drawings help. With these details the right equipment and route can be proposed.