{"id":3729,"date":"2021-09-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bilogistik.com\/the-transport-of-oversize-cargo-by-sea\/"},"modified":"2021-11-18T13:47:18","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T13:47:18","slug":"transport-oversize-cargo-by-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bilogistik.com\/en\/blog\/transport-oversize-cargo-by-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"The transport of oversize cargo by sea"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Maritime transport is a standardised process allowing almost any type of goods to be transported from one side of the world to another on board containers. But what happens when we are dealing with cargo that is too big for these types of containers? This is known as<\/span> oversize cargo<\/b>, bulky goods <\/span>of vital importance for many industrial projects<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This post will talk about what <\/span>alternatives <\/b>exist for an <\/span>oversize goods transport <\/b>service.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What is oversize cargo?<\/h2>\r\n

Oversize cargo refers to any <\/span>goods whose size or tonnage exceeds limits <\/b>allowing them to be transported in a conventional manner. Due to the fact that they cannot be shipped in standard containers, they need to be transported in specially designed equipment that require detailed handling.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Oversize cargo basically requires <\/span>different special vehicles, safety measures and ultimately logistics operations<\/b> to be transported safely and smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Sectors requiring oversize cargo transport<\/h2>\r\n

Many industries require an oversize cargo service for international shipping, particularly those in the industrial sector. These are businesses that need to transport heavy and large-sized industrial machinery.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The infrastructure <\/span>construction and the renewable energy sectors<\/b> are others that may also need to transport large parts or fright internationally.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Companies <\/span>supplying heavy raw materials<\/b> such as natural stone, <\/span>mining and petrochemical <\/b>industries also required this service.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It is important to remember that apart from being oversize cargo, they are <\/span>also expensive<\/b> and sometimes <\/span>dangerous to handle<\/b>. Therefore, every precaution must be taken during the transport and handling of goods that are so important for these businesses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0<\/span>Examples of oversize goods<\/b> include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n