Oversized cargo transportation

Oversized cargo is cargo that does not fit standard transport because of its size or weight and requires special vehicles, permits and route planning. High Speed Logistics handles such shipments end to end, from the loading plan to delivery on site.

What counts as oversized cargo

As a rule, cargo is oversized if, together with the vehicle, it exceeds 2.55 m in width, 4 m in height from the road, 20 m in road train length, or the permitted weight and axle load. Exact limits vary by country, so we check them for each country on the route.

What we carry

• industrial and power equipment: transformers, turbines, machine tools, tanks;
• special and agricultural machinery: excavators, cranes, combines;
• steel structures, vessels, building modules;
• project cargo for plants and infrastructure.

Vehicles

• Low-bed trailers — for tall and heavy cargo when it is important not to exceed the height limit.
• Extendable trailers — for long structures.
• Modular platforms — for super-heavy cargo.
• Rail flat wagons and open top / flat rack sea containers — in multimodal schemes.

What the service includes

• inspecting the cargo or drawings, planning loading and securing;
• route survey: bridges, overpasses, power lines, turns;
• special transit permits in every country on the route;
• escort vehicles and, where needed, police escort;
• crane loading and unloading;
• customs clearance and delivery to the site.
• cargo insurance.

How we work

1. We receive the details: dimensions, weight, drawing or photo of the cargo, loading and unloading points.
2. We choose the vehicles and check the route.
3. We agree on price and timing, including time for permits.
4. We obtain permits and prepare the vehicles.
5. We load, secure and escort the cargo along the route.
6. We unload on site and close the documents.

What affects the price

Cargo dimensions and weight, vehicle type, route length and complexity, number of countries and permit costs in each, need for escort and crane work. That is why oversized cargo is always priced individually.

Transport safety

For each oversized load we calculate the securing plan based on the centre of gravity and check vehicle capacity and axle loads. We drive or check the route in advance: bridge and overpass heights, turning radii, weight restrictions. Movement takes place at permitted times and, where the rules require, with escort vehicles.

FAQ

How long does it take to obtain permits?

It depends on the country and the cargo: from a few days to several weeks. That is why it is best to request oversized transport in advance.

Can the cargo be dismantled to ship it as standard?

If the design allows, we will propose partial dismantling, which is often cheaper and faster. We make this decision together with you and the equipment manufacturer.

To get a quote, fill in the form below: tell us what you are shipping, the weight and volume, origin and destination. Your manager will contact you, suggest a route and mode of transport and calculate the cost.