Heavy Lift Cargo in Dubai – Best Way to Transport the Heavy Cargo
Not all goods to be shipped by sea will be of a size or measurement to effortlessly fit into a standard shipping container. Some shipping containers are altered to allow oversized loads. Open top components and bolsters with no side walls can accommodate cargo to a firm size but, what occurs when the goods to be shipped are long, wide, high or of a bulky or huge construction?
Heavy Lift Cargo in Dubai is using professional heavy lift ships and shipment systems to be utilized to move these fairly awkward loads around the globe.
What are the precautions can be taken before sending the shipment for the heavy-lift cargo?
Large infrastructure projects and developments – the likes of motorways, ports, mines, wind farms and processing facilities will rarely arrive in a completely knocked down condition or manufactured to a size which is easily shipped in standard shipping containers.
Cargo owners and developers must source specialist ships to safely carry what can be very heavy and awkward loads. In many cases, loading and discharge facilities will be inadequate or non-existent so the specialist ship must utilize its own gear or methods to handle the cargo.
Float on float off – floating equipment, barges and other vessels can be moved using heavy lift ships with semi-submersible capability. The ship submerges itself to a level which allows the barge or structure to float on where sea-fastening to the deck will occur. The reverse procedure will result in the float off exercise at the destination.
Pure Heavy Lift – goods require the use of a vessel with strongly constructed decks and its own crane capability.
Oversized & Awkward Loads – can require specialist packing, protection and shipment measures. Client and coverage need will differ greatly and there will usually be a requirement for more detailed focus on risk assessment and/or risk management capability. Critical underwriting assessment points will include the vessel/load stability and risk protection measures along with a focus on the experience and quality of the ship and shipment stowage methods.
There are different types of cargo and freight services which deal with the following:
Marine cargo types – include containers, automobiles, heavy lift cargo, breakbulk, bulk cargoes such as salt, oil, grains, and logs among others
Air cargo – commonly known as freight, include mail, commercial goods, containers, and airlift services usually used by the military
Freight train – Contain containers transporting steel, wood and coal for bulk and long-distance consignment.
Van or truck cargo – the most common cargo & freight service which transports all types of cargo ranging from a letter to cargo containers. This makes same-day delivery possible which is extremely important for supermarket goods that must be delivered to keep shelves well-stocked.
Less than truckload or LTL freight – the first category of freight shipment which caters to business-to-business or B2B shipments. LTL shipments carry loads which range from 100 pounds to about 15,000 pounds.
Truckload or TL freight – shipment or load heavier than 15,000 pounds but does not exceed 80,000 pounds, usually charge a rate per mile but still depends on the distance, location, items shipped, equipment required and the service time required.
