Transportation of oversized cargo

Transportation of oversized cargo

One of the most demanded and difficult types of delivery is considered to be the transportation of oversized cargo by motor transport. The increased demand is due to the fact that many cargoes have dimensions that do not meet the established standards. Therefore, transportation of oversized cargo should be entrusted to the team of professionals of Promo Trans transportation company.

Peculiarities of oversized cargo transportation by motor vehicles

The main difficulties that can face the carriers of oversized cargoes is the impossibility of using conventional vehicles.

Transportation of oversized cargoes requires compliance with a number of requirements:

  • Prohibition of transportation of products in bad weather conditions;
  • Transportation must not cause any damage to the environment;
  • Within the city limits it is allowed to pass only at night at a speed not exceeding 60 km/h;
  • The movement of loaded vehicles over the bridge should not exceed 15 km/h;
  • The products must be well secured during the transportation of oversized cargo by road;
  • Only special vehicles can be used for the transportation of such cargo.

It is important to select route options that will take into account the quality of the roads, the professionalism of the driver and the condition of the vehicle. Therefore, we recommend to entrust the transportation of oversized cargo only to specialists.

Advantages of oversized cargo transportation by road?

Transportation of oversized cargo by motor transport occupies one of the leading positions in the transportation and logistics sphere. This type of transportation allows you to quickly and safely deliver cargo almost anywhere.

The main advantages of international oversized transportation include:

  • direct delivery of products by a single transport without overloading;
  • provision of highly mobile transportation that can easily react to unforeseen circumstances and change routes;
  • fast and safe movement of vehicles
  • Transportation can be carried out by trucks or special trawls, it all depends on the parameters of the cargo.

How much does it cost to transport oversized cargo by road?

Formation of the price for transportation of oversized cargo depends on such factors:

  • parameters of the transported cargo;
  • distance from origin to destination;
  • the transportation used and its load capacity;
  • urgency of order fulfillment;
  • fuel consumption.

 

Most oversized cargoes are characterized by a rather high cost. This is due to the fact that products of machine-building, mining and energy industries are often transported.

It should be understood that there are not many companies in the transportation services market that can undertake the transportation of such cargoes. This is a rather specific segment, which requires a special approach and professionalism.

Why it is worth cooperating with our company

We are engaged in transportation of oversized cargo in Ukraine, as well as countries of Europe and Asia. Not only our personal fleet of high-class vehicles is used to fulfill the set tasks, if necessary, we also use leased fleet of vehicles. Promo Trans always monitors the exact fulfillment of delivery schedules, guaranteeing a high level of service.

Our managers instantly respond to any needs and comments of our clients, and the company’s fleet includes a large number of vehicles of different complexity and purpose. We can order the delivery of oversized and long cargo not only within Ukraine, but also in the international direction. Entrusting us with transportation of your cargo, you get guarantees of transportation safety and compliance with all established standards. To place an order, simply leave an application on the company’s website or call the phone number listed there. Then our managers will contact you and offer you the best options, calculate the cost and voice possible nuances of transportation.

Frequent questions:

What documents are required to ship oversized cargo?

Our specialists themselves are engaged in preparing all necessary documents, and when performing international transportation we check all the accompanying documentation. The cost of these services is included in the price, the main thing is to inform our managers about all the nuances of transportation.

In what cases is it impossible to transport oversized cargo?

There are quite a few restrictions on oversized cargo, which depend on the parameters of the cargo, method of delivery and route. As for European countries, there is a ban on the transportation of oversized cargo on weekends.

How soon can transportation be arranged?

The timeframe for organizing transportation depends largely on the customer’s requirements. We work according to the standard scheme of the process organization, but if necessary, the terms can be accelerated.