- Specialized in OOG and heavy-lift equipment across construction machinery, mining equipment, power generation, and heavy vehicle sectors, single pieces routinely exceeding 10 tons, some up to 40+ tons
- 4-level protective packaging system with VCI anti-rust, moisture-proof, impact-resistant, and combined protection, customized to each equipment type and transport route
- Engineer-designed lashing plans per IMO CSS Code standards with MSL-to-calculated-force ratio of at least 1.5x, submitted to carriers for pre-approval before loading
Background
We have long-term experience serving the construction machinery, mining equipment, power equipment, and heavy vehicle manufacturing sectors. The export cargo we handle includes large-scale mining equipment, construction machinery, and industrial components, OOG (Out of Gauge) and heavy-lift cargo with single pieces ranging from several tons to over 40 tons.
The challenge is not just weight. It is the combination of extreme dimensions, irregular shapes, high centers of gravity, and precision-machined surfaces that cannot tolerate rust or impact damage during a 30+ day ocean voyage. From factory pickup to destination delivery, every step, packaging, special container selection and loading, lashing plan design and approval, crane lifting, export customs, and ocean freight, requires coordinated execution with high attention to detail. Unlike standard container cargo, OOG and heavy-lift shipments have specific requirements for container type selection, lashing engineering design, and carrier approval, this is our core area of expertise.
Our solution: one-stop oog/heavy-lift logistics
We provide the complete logistics chain from factory to destination port (or final job site):
Factory packaging → Inland transport → Special container selection & loading → Lashing plan design & approval → Crane lifting & loading → Export customs → Ocean freight → Destination discharge & delivery
The client hands over equipment at the factory gate; we manage everything through to the destination port, or the final construction site.
1. Special Container Selection & Engineering Assessment
Heavy-lift equipment cannot fit into standard containers. Each shipment requires matching to the right container type based on dimensions, weight, center of gravity, and physical profile. We provide selection assessments for each consignment:
| Container Type | Best For | Reference Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rack (FR) | Over-width, over-height, heavy equipment. No side walls; fixed or collapsible end walls. Cargo can be loaded from top, side, or end. | 20FR payload ~28-31T; 40FR payload ~40-45T |
| Open Top (OT) | Tall equipment exceeding standard container door height. Removable roof; crane loading from above. Cargo height can exceed container body (tarp cover required). | Suitable for vertically loaded tall equipment |
| Platform Container | Heaviest or extra-long equipment. No side walls, no end walls, no roof, reinforced steel floor only. | Rated lashing points on floor; suitable for separate lifting operations |
| Breakbulk Vessel / Ro-Ro | For cargo exceeding container limits entirely. | Custom solution |
2. Professional Lashing Plan Design & Approval
For single pieces exceeding 10 tons, we coordinate with professional engineers to produce custom lashing plans covering:
- Force analysis: Based on cargo weight, center of gravity, and anticipated accelerations during the voyage (longitudinal, transverse, and vertical directions) to calculate the required securing forces in each direction.
- Lashing point planning: Identifying the number, location, and rated capacity of lashing points on both the cargo body and the container floor.
- Securing equipment specification: Determining chain lashings, wire ropes, and turnbuckles, with MSL (Maximum Securing Load) to calculated force ratio of at least 1.5x safety factor, in accordance with the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code).
- Anti-slip measures: High-friction coefficient anti-slip matting between cargo and container floor to increase friction and reduce dependency on securing equipment.
- Weather protection: Waterproof tarpaulin covering for ocean spray protection, desiccants for humidity control.
The lashing plan is submitted to the shipping line for approval before loading operations begin, significantly reducing the risk of port rejection or rework demands.
3. Tiered Protective Packaging System
We match packaging protection levels to equipment type, precision level, and transport route:
| Protection Level | Packaging Method | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Rust Level | VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) anti-rust film/paper + desiccant | Precision-machined surfaces (bearing seats, hydraulic rods), exposed metal parts. VCI forms a molecular-level protective layer on metal surfaces, preventing corrosion in high-salt-spray ocean environments |
| Moisture-Proof Level | Heat-shrink film / waterproof wrap | General components requiring moisture protection but not rust prevention, providing dust protection and light waterproofing |
| Impact-Resistant Level | Steel/iron plate packaging + wooden crate reinforcement | Heavy components, precision equipment, impact and compression protection during handling and transport |
| Combined Protection | VCI anti-rust + wooden/steel crate + waterproof film | High-value precision equipment, multi-layer protection for 30+ day ocean voyages |
4. Space Guarantee & Schedule Management
Heavy-lift cargo differs from standard container cargo, special container space is scarce and vessel configuration requirements (e.g., heavy-lift crane capability) are specific. Missing a planned sailing can mean a 1-2 week wait for the next available vessel, directly impacting overseas project timelines.
Our space reliability comes from:
- Stable OOG special container booking relationships with major shipping lines
- Advance project cargo space reservation (typically 4-6 weeks ahead)
- Multi-route backup planning: 2-3 alternative routes prepared for the same destination to reduce single-route rollover risk
- For large-scale engineering projects, we offer full-cycle project cargo management from first shipment to final delivery, helping each batch load on schedule so logistics does not impact overall project timelines
Core Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Cargo Type | OOG out-of-gauge cargo, heavy-lift equipment, construction machinery, mining equipment |
| Container Types | Flat rack (20FR/40FR), Open Top (OT), Platform container, Breakbulk |
| Single Piece Weight | Routinely handle up to 40 tons; above that, custom breakbulk solution available |
| Lashing Capability | Engineer-designed custom plans per CSS Code, carrier pre-approved |
| Packaging Solutions | VCI anti-rust, wooden/steel crate reinforcement, waterproof/moisture-proof tiered protection |
| Service Model | Factory to destination port full-chain, project logistics full-cycle management |
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