Break Bulk Cargo Solutions
Specialised planning and handling for heavy, oversized and non-containerised cargo.
Project cargoOverview
Break Bulk
Some cargo does not fit in a standard container: heavy machinery, project equipment, steel structures and other oversized pieces.
Break bulk shipments are planned around the cargo itself. Its dimensions, weight and lifting points decide the equipment, handling and stowage.
What we coordinate
- Reviewing cargo dimensions, weights and lifting points
- Arranging suitable handling and lifting equipment
- Coordinating port handling and vessel loading
- Inland transport for oversized pieces
Cargo profile
Typical break bulk cargo
Examples of non-containerised cargo. Each piece is assessed on its own.
Heavy machinery
Industrial machines and plant equipment.
Project cargo
Components for construction and infrastructure projects.
Steel and structures
Beams, coils, pipes and fabricated structures.
Vessels and tanks
Pressure vessels, tanks and large cylindrical pieces.
Vehicles and equipment
Mobile equipment that cannot be containerised.
Other oversized pieces
Anything exceeding standard container limits.
Before you ship
Key considerations
Lifting and handling
Lifting points, slings and cranes must suit each piece’s weight and centre of gravity.
Lashing and securing
Pieces are secured individually for the sea voyage and road legs.
Route constraints
Bridges, road widths and port limits can restrict oversized movements.
Permits
Oversized or overweight road movements may need permits and escorts.
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Information that helps us quote
Share what you have. Our team will ask for anything else they need.
- Dimensions (L × W × H) of each piece
- Gross weight of each piece
- Lifting points and centre of gravity, if marked
- Packing or crating details
- Drawings or photos of the cargo
- Pickup location and ready date
Related services
Often combined with Break Bulk
Sea Freight
Full container loads, consolidations, refrigerated, out-of-gauge, bulk and break-bulk cargo, with solutions shaped to your shipment.
Door-to-Door
Road, rail, sea and air combined into one multi-modal movement, coordinated from pickup to final delivery.
Freight Forwarding
Import and export arrangements coordinated from the manufacturer to the end user, across modes and borders.
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