Cargo we move
Different cargo needs different equipment, documents and handling. Find yours below, see what we need to know about it, and go straight to the services that fit.
Packed general cargo
Goods in cartons, cases, crates, drums, bags or on pallets: manufactured goods, consumer products, parts and materials.
What we need to know
- Number of packages and the size and weight of each
- Whether pallets can be stacked
- Total weight and volume
Dry bulk
Large quantities of one loose cargo carried unpacked in a ship's hold or on a barge, such as minerals and ores or agricultural commodities.
What we need to know
- Cargo type and quantity in tonnes
- Loading and discharge places
- Laycan (the dates the vessel may arrive to load)
- Any cargo test reports
Services that fit
Heavy, oversized and project cargo
Machinery, steel, industrial parts and equipment too large or too heavy for a standard container, and planned movements for industrial and energy sites.
What we need to know
- Exact length, width, height and weight of each piece
- Drawings with lifting points and centre of gravity
- Site access and the schedule you are working to
Services that fit
Temperature-controlled cargo
Chilled and frozen food, fresh produce, medicines and any cargo with a temperature limit.
What we need to know
- The required temperature range
- Whether the cargo is chilled or frozen
- Packaging and any ventilation needs
Services that fit
Dangerous goods
Cargo that can harm people, vessels or the environment, such as some chemicals, gases, batteries and flammable liquids. It moves only with carriers and specialists who accept its class, under the rules for each mode (the IMDG Code at sea).
What we need to know
- UN number and class
- Safety data sheet (SDS)
- Packaging and quantity per package
Services that fit
Time-critical and high-value cargo
Spare parts, samples, documents of value and shipments where the date matters more than the cost.
What we need to know
- The date it is ready and the date it is needed
- Size and weight of each package
- Declared value, if insurance is wanted
Services that fit
Cargo that does not fit a box?
Describe it in plain words. We will tell you how it can move and what we need to quote.