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What Is ‘Heavy Equipment’ In Regards to Shipping?

Published by Joe Webster.

What's in this article?
  1. ‘Heavy Equipment’ In Regards to Shipping
  2. Types of Heavy Equipment Often Shipped
  3. The Most Common Ways to Ship Heavy Equipment
Ways To Ship Heavy Equipment

‘Heavy Equipment’ In Regards to Shipping

Shipping heavy equipment is a difficult process that requires attention to detail, experience in hauling, and the right tools and pieces of equipment to get it transported safely. This is usually an undertaking for the professionals to oversee. The process of shipping heavy equipment will vary depending on the types of equipment being transported.

Hire a transport company that is experienced in shipping heavy equipment. Find a few with great reputations and call them up for more information. Make sure they can handle the delivery of the equipment or oversized cargo that you wish to transport. They’ll need all the right transport technology and tools to even deliver your cargo. From there, you’ll want to collect and compare quotes from those that are certain they can transport your heavy equipment.

Heavy Equipment Pricing & Time To Ship Examples

Shipping To/FroMCostDistanceEstimated Time In Transit
Laredo to Dearborn$1190680 miles3 - 5 days
Scottsdale to Sparks$1305746 miles3 - 5 days
Daly City to Edison$51052917 miles6 - 8 days
Minneapolis to Davie$30971770 miles5 - 7 days
Bridgeport to South Bend$1330760 miles3 - 5 days
Fayetteville to Davenport$1662950 miles3 - 5 days
Birmingham to New Bedford$31131779 miles5 - 7 days
Overland Park to Nampa$24381393 miles4 - 6 days
Heavy Equipment In Regards To Shipping

Types of Heavy Equipment Often Shipped

  • Farm equipment
  • Tractors
  • Hydraulic forklifts
  • Cranes
  • Bulldozers
  • Heavy industrial tools
  • Engines
  • Construction machinery
  • Used or inoperable machinery
  • Heavy trucks
  • Engineering equipment

There’s no possible way to transport such heavy equipment and machinery without haulers and state-of-the-art shipping technology. Oversized or heavy cargo need to be cared for cautiously during the entire delivery process. One mistake could cause injury to those conducting the transport or to anyone on the road.

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The Most Common Ways to Ship Heavy Equipment

  • Roll-On/Roll-Off - The RO/RO method is a popular and inexpensive way to ship heavy equipment overseas to another nation. A flatbed ship is the vessel used but there are some height and weight restrictions.
  • Flat Rack Shipping - This method delivers boats, RVs and other pieces of heavy equipment on a flat rack. This open-air method is favorable due to its cheaper shipping rates and ability to transport all kinds of equipment, machinery and large, heavy motor vehicles.
  • Container Shipping - If the equipment you’re transporting can fit into a shipping container then you may want this service for more protection. Since it is sheltered in the container, it stays safe from poor weather conditions and other outside elements that may harm it.
  • Lift-On/Lift-Off - The LO/LO method is best used for shipping non-operable vehicles, engines, farm equipment, and other types of heavy equipment. A crane lifts the cargo and places it atop a ship or flatbed trailer.

Of course, the professionals will help you decide what shipping method is best for your equipment. They may need to customize the shipping process to ensure a safe delivery.

Types Of Heavy Equipment Often Shipped
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Joe was born in Santa Cruz, California. During high school, Joe worked as a mechanic; a job continued to work part-time during his bachelor's degree.

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CSI Logistics
435 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
FMC 22206
Intl Cargo
45 Campus Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
NO. 17858N
Trans Global Auto Logistics, Inc.
3401 E Randol Mill Rd,
Arlington, TX 76011
NO. 018191NF
CFR Rinkens
15501 Texaco Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
NO. 013055NF
ABC Worldwide LLC
2840 NW 2nd Ave #105
Boca Raton, FL 33431
NO. 025472F
ShipYourCarNow LLC
1160 South Rogers Circle Suite 1
Boca Raton, FL 33487
NO. 025646
Merco Air & Ocean Cargo, Inc.
6 Fir Way
Cooper City, FL 33026
NO. 021869F
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