International Maritime Transportation

Oversized Cargo OOG

Out Of Gauge

Among the services we offer as freight forwarders, we also cater to the needs of oversized cargo. This service is available for exports, imports and crosstrade operations.


Oversized Cargo Service

Oversized cargo refers to any load that does not fit inside a standard container and therefore has extra dimensions. Depending on the type of cargo, we can choose to ship the goods in special containers or on MAFI platforms.

  • What's included in the service

    Management and Procedures

    We can provide port-to-port service with customs clearance at origin and destination. If necessary, we also offer specialized road transportation and crane service.

  • Shipping options

    Oversized cargo

    This service is designed to provide transportation solutions for static goods of large dimensions and/or weight. Depending on the characteristics of the cargo and the conditions of the shipment, we can determine the appropriate type of vessel and, therefore, the type of equipment on which the cargo should travel. The suitable equipment for this type of cargo includes special containers and MAFI platforms. Special containers include the Open Top, which allows the loading of goods with extra height, and the Flat Rack, which allows the loading of goods with extra height and width. These equipment are loaded onto container ships. MAFIs, on the other hand, are loaded onto Ro-Ro vessels.

  • Types of cargo

    Project Cargo

    Custom-engineered engineering projects such as packaging plants, recycling plants, structures, etc.

    Machinery

    Static machinery of all types such as construction cranes, baking machinery, industrial machinery, etc.

    Industrial Vehicles

    Large-sized rolling vehicles such as excavators, compactors, tractor-trailers, etc.

  • Loading options

    Special Container

    The cargo must be loaded into the appropriate container according to the type of oversize dimensions. Additionally, the cargo must be properly stowed and secured. The loading terminal may require a lashing certificate to allow the container to gate-in. As a general rule, it is recommended to transport the cargo to the port area and perform the transshipment, stowage, and lashing operations near the port.

    MAFI

    The cargo must be transported to the port and brought into the loading terminal. Once at the terminal, the cargo will be transshipped with a crane onto a MAFI. As indicated in the Ro-Ro section, MAFIs are rolling platforms that allow the loading of static cargo onto car carrier or Ro-Ro vessels.

Other important topics

  • There are no specific requirements for the importation or exportation of this type of merchandise.
  • In all cases, and for any type of importation, it will be necessary for the importer to activate their EORI number through the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).