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 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.
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.
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.
Custom-engineered engineering projects such as packaging plants, recycling plants, structures, etc.
Static machinery of all types such as construction cranes, baking machinery, industrial machinery, etc.
Large-sized rolling vehicles such as excavators, compactors, tractor-trailers, etc.
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.
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.