Equipment Shipping — Heavy, Industrial, and Specialist Cargo
Move plant, machinery, and technical equipment with a single accountable team. We plan routes, book capacity, crate and pack, clear customs, and deliver on time. You get itemised costs and clear milestones.
- Heavy lift, OOG, Ro-Ro, and flat-rack
- ISPM-15 export crating and shock protection
- Site surveys, RAMS, lift plans, and permits
- UK and overseas customs brokerage
- Named coordinator from quote to POD
What we ship
- Construction and MEP equipment, generators, compressors
- CNC machines, presses, lathes, fabrication lines
- Medical, laboratory, and AV equipment with shock limits
- HVAC, switchgear, cable drums, transformers
- Event and exhibition kits, test benches, and racks
Modes and handling
Sea freight
- FCL 20/40/HC for enclosed loads and high security
- Flat-rack and open-top for over-dimension and tall cargo
- Ro-Ro for rolling and self-propelled units
- Port lifting, lashing, and seaworthy securing by certified teams
Air freight
- Express and deferred services for urgent or high-value units
- ULD build, shock-watch indicators, and tilt sensors on request
- Door-to-airport or door-to-door with import clearance
Road and project
- EU and UK road with groupage, part-load, or dedicated vehicles
- Escort vehicles, abnormal load permits, and police liaison
- On-site rigging, cranage, and factory floor positioning
Export packing and crating
- ISPM-15 kiln-dried timber, heat-treated and stamped
- Custom skids, foam-in-place, vapor barriers, desiccants
- Shock, tilt, and humidity logging for sensitive cargo
- RAMS pack: risk assessment, method statement, lift plan
Documents and compliance
Your documents
- Commercial invoice with Incoterms and HS codes
- Packing list with net and gross weights and dims
- UK EORI and destination tax ID
- Certificates or licences where required CE or UKCA, dual-use, sanitary permits
We prepare
- Booking and carrier instructions
- CMR, B L, or AWB
- Export entry and import clearance
- Carnet ATA or Temporary Admission where suitable
- Insurance certificate all-risk on request
Pricing guide and transit times
Use these ranges to budget. Final quotes depend on dims, weight, route, handling, season, and insurance.
| Mode | Typical Load | Transit | Guide Price GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea FCL 20ft | Up to ~28–32 m³, 24–26 t max road limits vary | 4–6 weeks port-to-door | £2,400–£4,500 |
| Sea FCL 40ft or 40HC | Up to ~58–65 m³ | 4–6 weeks port-to-door | £4,000–£7,200 |
| Flat-rack or open-top | OOG height or width loads | 5–8 weeks incl. handling | £6,500–£14,000 |
| Ro-Ro | Rolling units, plant, vehicles | 3–6 weeks vessel dependent | £35–£75 per CBM or by unit |
| Air freight | Fragile or urgent, 100–2000 kg | 2–7 days door-to-door | £5–£12 per kg |
| EU road dedicated | 8–40 m³ or 1–24 t | 2–6 days lane dependent | £1,600–£5,500 |
Choose flat-rack when dims exceed standard door or height. Pick Ro-Ro for wheeled units. Use air for commissioning deadlines or penalty-risk downtime.
Risk control and site services
- Pre-move site survey with photos and access measurements
- Lift and shift, toe jacks, skates, gantries, and cranes
- Port lashing to IMO and carrier standards
- GPS tracking or milestone updates at each handoff
- Contingency routes and backup sailing options
“Two CNCs and a compressor shipped on flat-rack with full crating. Clean loading, clear paperwork, and on-time delivery.” — Operations Director, UK manufacturer
Frequently asked questions
How do you decide between flat-rack, open-top, Ro-Ro, or FCL
We compare dims, weight, lift points, and route. We then propose the safest option with the best total cost and transit.
Can you handle factory collection and positioning
Yes. We supply riggers, cranage, RAMS, and lift plans. We position on the floor or plinth as specified.
Do you provide export crating and shock protection
Yes. We build ISPM-15 crates with foam, bracing, vapor barriers, and indicators. We design to the route and mode.
What customs data do you need
Commercial invoice, HS codes, values, origin, and end use. We also need EORI and any licences or conformity documents.
Is insurance included
Insurance is optional. We arrange all-risk cargo cover at a fixed percentage of declared value.
Can you support temporary exports and returns
Yes. We arrange ATA Carnets or Temporary Admission and manage re-import with reliefs where eligible.
Ready to move your equipment
Share dims, weight, photos, route, and dates. We will confirm the plan, lead times, and a fixed quote.
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