Breakbulk &
Project Cargo Services
Specialized logistics solutions for oversized, heavy, and complex cargo requiring customized handling and transportation.
Specialized Solutions for Complex Cargo
Trans Global Logistics Group offers comprehensive breakbulk and project cargo services for oversized, heavy, and non-containerized shipments. With decades of experience handling complex logistics challenges, our team provides end-to-end solutions for machinery, equipment, construction materials, and other specialized cargo that requires custom handling and transportation arrangements.
Breakbulk Shipping Expertise
Our breakbulk services are designed for cargo that cannot be containerized due to size, weight, or shape constraints:
- Heavy Machinery: Industrial equipment, generators, turbines, and transformers
- Construction Equipment: Excavators, cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy construction machinery
- Steel Products: Coils, pipes, beams, and structural steel components
- Agricultural Equipment: Tractors, harvesters, and specialized farming machinery
- Manufacturing Equipment: Production line components and factory machinery
- Vehicles: Specialized or oversized vehicles that cannot fit in standard containers
Project Cargo Management
For complex projects requiring multiple shipments and specialized coordination, our comprehensive project cargo management includes:
- Project Planning & Engineering: Detailed logistics planning, route surveys, and feasibility studies
- Technical Solutions: Custom lifting, securing, and transportation methods for unusual cargo
- Multi-Modal Coordination: Seamless integration of ocean, air, rail, and road transportation
- Customs & Documentation: Expert handling of complex customs requirements for project cargo
- On-Site Management: Supervision of loading, unloading, and handling operations
- Project Tracking: Real-time visibility and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Our Project Cargo Process
Consultation & Assessment
We begin with a thorough assessment of your project requirements, cargo specifications, and logistics challenges to develop a comprehensive understanding of your needs.
Customized Solution Design
Our team develops a tailored logistics solution including route planning, equipment selection, handling methods, and scheduling to ensure efficient and safe transportation.
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
We identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address challenges related to weather, regulatory requirements, infrastructure limitations, and other variables.
Documentation & Compliance
Our experts handle all necessary permits, certificates, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements to ensure smooth transportation.
Execution & Monitoring
We coordinate all aspects of the project execution, providing real-time tracking and regular updates to keep you informed throughout the process.
Final Delivery & Review
After successful delivery, we conduct a comprehensive review to evaluate performance, document lessons learned, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Specialized Equipment & Capabilities
Our project cargo services utilize specialized equipment and techniques to handle complex shipments:
Flat Rack Containers
For oversized cargo that requires open-top or open-side handling while maintaining some container protection.
Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo)
Specialized vessels for wheeled cargo such as heavy equipment, trucks, and project components.
Heavy Lift Vessels
Ships equipped with cranes capable of lifting extremely heavy or bulky cargo pieces.
Specialized Trailers
Low-bed, extendable, and multi-axle trailers for road transportation of oversized cargo.
Lifting & Rigging
Specialized equipment and expertise for safe cargo handling during loading and unloading.
Engineered Transport Solutions
Custom-designed systems for extremely challenging cargo movements.
Project Cargo Success Stories
Power Generation Equipment Transportation
Successfully transported multiple 120-ton generators and associated equipment from the manufacturing facility to a remote power plant site, coordinating ocean freight, specialized road transportation, and complex logistics planning.
Wind Energy Project
Managed the transportation of wind turbine components including blades (over 50 meters in length), towers, and nacelles from multiple global manufacturing locations to the installation site, ensuring synchronized delivery to match installation schedules.
Manufacturing Facility Relocation
Coordinated the dismantling, packing, and transportation of an entire manufacturing facility from the U.S. to an overseas location, including specialized machinery, production lines, and infrastructure components.
Global Network
Established relationships with specialized carriers, port operators, and service providers worldwide.
Technical Expertise
In-house engineers and project managers with extensive experience in complex cargo handling.
Single Point of Contact
Dedicated project manager responsible for all aspects of your project cargo movement.
Insurance & Risk Management
Comprehensive cargo insurance and risk mitigation strategies for high-value project shipments.
Industries Served
Our project cargo and breakbulk expertise extends across numerous industries:
- Energy: Power generation equipment, transformers, wind turbines, solar panels
- Oil & Gas: Drilling equipment, refineries, pipelines, offshore platforms
- Construction: Heavy machinery, structural components, modular buildings
- Manufacturing: Production equipment, industrial machinery, plant relocations
- Mining: Excavation equipment, processing machinery, conveyor systems
- Infrastructure: Bridges, railway components, water treatment facilities
- Aerospace: Aircraft components, satellite equipment, space industry cargo