Transportation of construction equipment has its own specific features and difficulties – the construction equipment, spare parts, and tools are very heavy and usually have non-standard dimensions. Transportation of such equipment requires the use of special types of vehicles, a profound knowledge in the field of transportation of bulky, oversized, heavy cargo, and a particular set of skills to perform loading/unloading operations.
Methods of transporting oversized cargo
MW-Trade transports all types of construction and special equipment, structures, materials, and tools. The main task of a logistics specialist is to create the most cost-effective and time-saving route and choose the most suitable mode of transport.
Typically, the construction equipment is transported by vehicles such as tractor trucks, flatbeds, and low-boys. At the planning stage, it is necessary to consider such factors as the road congestion, the condition of the roadbed, slopes, and presence of railway crossings, tunnels or bridges. The priority is not the speed, but the quality of movement. It is important to pack the equipment properly, place it securely, distribute the weight considering the center of gravity, and fix it to ensure maximum safety and to avoid any potential damage to the environment. Any mistake can cause a flatbed to overturn. Special attention must be paid to the speed limit and the regulations of the Russian Federation and transit countries. Another significant aspect is handling oversized equipment: loading/unloading is carried out with the help of rigging equipment, cranes and other.
Rail transportation of oversized cargo is also in demand, especially when moving goods over long distances.
Transport documents for shipping equipment
The documents include a contract with the owner of the cargo, a waybill, a route sheet, a permit for the transportation of oversized cargo, a passport for equipment, driver’s documents (driver's passport, driver’s license, permit for the transportation of oversized cargo), and proof of insurance. The itinerary must be coordinated with the authorized departments. Sometimes escort transport is required.
MW-Trade has been transporting oversized cargo for its clients for over ten years. We have successfully transported hundreds of tons of goods, including oversized, heavy, dangerous, fragile, valuable, liquid, and bulk to various countries around the world. We will carry out international transportation of oversized cargo. You can order the service, receive a consultation and find out the exact cost of shipping of your goods by calling the phone numbers listed on the website.
