Global freight and logistical solutions for transport of heavy industrial equipment

Transporting industrial equipment internationally requires careful analysis of the components in order to devise appropriate packaging, lifting and securing solutions for safe transport. Our logistics experts custom design transport solutions based on the characteristics of the equipment and offer a full range of packing and shipment options for safe handling, optimal routing, lowest transit time and cost effective transport.

We offer global cargo management solutions for industrial equipment shipping for the following sectors:

• Aerospace
• Agricultural machinery
• Automotive
• Alternative energy
• Construction
• Consumer goods manufacturing
• Forestry
• Furniture manufacturers
• Marine
• Medical equipment
• Mining
• Oil & gas exploration
• Paper
• Power generation
• Rail cars, trolleys & railroad equipment
• Road building

Logistics

Transporting industrial equipment globally requires logistical services before delivery to port of loading and after arrival at port of discharge. We provide a full suite of logistical services to ensure safe delivery of sensitive equipment to and from both ends of the supply chain.

Logistical services include:

• Analysis of equipment schematics and preparation for safe lifting
• Packing, crating and shrink wrapping
• Rigging
• Inland transport including oversize and overweight permits
• Loading and lashing on flat racks and on board break bulk and  RO/RO vessels
• Insurance surveys
• Marine surveys
• Coordination of inspection via agencies such as NCB (National Cargo  Bureau)
• Discharge management at destination and unpacking
• Destination rigging for installation

Project Management

Our project management services cover the full range of services required to accomplish complex international freight projects including:

• Pre-shipment surveys and analysis of equipment handling  requirements
• Arranging and overseeing rigging for safe handling by cranes and  forklifts
• Custom crating, shrink wrapping, palletizing, shock absorption and   moisture protection solutions
• Inland route planning, transport and permits for oversize loads
• Global freight forwarding by sea and air using carriers suited to  carriage of oversize industrial machinery
• Relocation planning and execution for manufacturing facilities
• Global freight and logistical support of international construction,   mining, oil & gas exploration projects
• Cargo management of oversized and sensitive freight for aerospace,  alternative energy, heavy industry, medical device, power  generation and railroad sectors

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