Our Project Cargo Services
From complex route planning to on-site coordination, we take care of every detail of your shipment. Our team arranges transport by sea, air, road or rail, coordinates permits and escorts and ensures cargo is safely loaded and unloaded. We focus on minimising risk and delays, giving you confidence that even the most challenging cargo will reach its destination on time.
Our project cargo forwarding solutions cover a wide range of requirements, including:
- Geared heavy lift and break-bulk vessel chartering
- Roll on roll off (RORO) shipments
- Cargo aircraft chartering
- International abnormal load road transport with escort vehicles
- Rail parts transport
- Just in Time movements and timed deliveries
- Dedicated pallet delivery
- Route planning and feasibility studies
- Crane hire and on-site lifting coordination
- Customs brokerage and paperwork handling
- Project purchase order expediting
- Exhibition planning and management
Handling Complex Shipments Worldwide
Every project cargo shipment requires detailed planning and close coordination. Our logistics team conducts risk assessments, plans optimal routes and works closely with on-site teams at ports, airports, and delivery locations.
Our 24/7 availability allows rapid response to urgent shipments, minimising downtime and keeping your projects on track. By overseeing every stage of transport, we relieve the burden on your team while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Why Businesses Trust Our Freight Expertise
We bring experience, reliability and a global reach to every project:
- Expert project cargo freight forwarders with worldwide experience
- 24/7 availability for urgent or time-critical shipments
- Proven track record with out-of-gauge cargo (OOG) and heavy lift transport
- Full management of customs, permits and lifting operations
- Personalised communication and dedicated service throughout
Whether it’s a one-off delivery or a multi-stage project, our team provides professional, end-to-end project cargo services and dedicated support.
Project Cargo Shipping Success Stories
These case study examples highlight our experience in shipping project cargo, managing complex heavy lift and OOG shipments safely and efficiently for our clients:
Overcoming Challenges for a Large Global Rail Contractor – Out of Gauge Movement
- Objective: Execute a complex movement involving the replacement of a 21-tonne engine.
- Challenges: The site included stacked portacabins, sloping gravel ground, limited access, overhead cables and proximity to live rail tracks.
- Solution: A full site survey, deployment of a 100-tonne mobile crane, a specialist lift team and detailed lift planning.
- Result: The engine was safely removed and replaced ahead of schedule in a single day, demonstrating precision and expert handling.
Heavy Lift Train Wagon Transport
- Objective: Deliver a showcase underground carriage safely from Southampton Port to its final warehouse.
- Challenges: Multiple transshipments, port transfer logistics, tight manoeuvring into the warehouse and time-sensitive delivery.
- Solution: On-site supervision, careful handling of the low-loader transfer and escorted delivery along the motorway.
- Result: The wagon arrived safely, precisely positioned in the warehouse, meeting project deadlines without incident.
Heavy Lift Project Forwarding – International Rolling Stock
- Objective: Ship 15 specialised rolling stock units from the USA to the UK in three phased ocean charters.
- Challenges: Large, heavy OOG cargo with tight deadlines, charter vessel availability and Atlantic weather risks.
- Solution: Charter vessel management, heavy lift transport, stevedoring, customs clearance and full 24/7 coordination.
- Result: Successful delivery of all units, maintaining schedules despite delays, earning recognition as BIFA Project Forwarding Awards finalists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Project Cargo?
Project cargo includes shipments that require specialist handling and planning due to their size, weight, value or urgency. Some goods may be too large, heavy or abnormal for standard containers, trucks or aircraft, while others need precise coordination because of time-sensitive or complex requirements. At Superior Freight Services, our project cargo freight forwarders combine experience, equipment and a global network to move this cargo safely and efficiently.
Q. Which industries need project cargo logistics services?
We support a wide range of sectors with project cargo handling services including construction, manufacturing, energy, rail and industrial machinery. Any business moving oversized, abnormal or urgent shipments can benefit from our expertise.
Q. Can you handle urgent or time-critical shipments?
Yes. Our team operates 24/7 to manage time-sensitive project cargo movements, minimising downtime and ensuring safe, on-time delivery.
Q. Can you manage one-off shipments as well as large projects?
Absolutely. Whether you need to move a single piece of equipment or have a multi-phase shipping requirement, you can rely on Superior Freight Services to handle your project expertly.
Q. How do you ensure safety and compliance?
Every shipment is planned with risk assessments, route feasibility studies and close coordination with on-site teams. We manage permits, escorts, equipment hire and regulatory compliance to reduce risk and ensure smooth delivery.
If you have any other questions about project or specialist shipments, please get in touch and our team will be happy to help.
Related Freight Services
Project cargo often involves multiple transportation methods. Learn more about our other services:
- Rail Parts Transport and Logistics
- Air Freight Services
- Sea Freight Forwarding
- Road Haulage for Abnormal Loads
Speak to Our Project Cargo Team
Every project is different. Whether it’s a one-off heavy lift or a full-scale construction shipment, we’ll find the right solution for you. Contact our project cargo team today to discuss your shipment and request a quote.