Services - 07

Specialised cargo

Some cargo needs more than a standard booking: different rules, different equipment, more planning. We start with the questions.


The side of a heavy-lift ship with project cargo stowed on deck.
Photo: Cemrecan Yurtman, Unsplash
7.1

Dangerous goods

Hazardous cargo booked through licensed handlers and carriers that accept it.

When to use it

Flammable liquids, gases, corrosives, lithium batteries and other goods classed as dangerous under the IMDG Code (sea) or the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (air).

What we handle

  • Checking whether the goods can travel by the planned mode and route
  • Booking with carriers that accept the class
  • Coordinating packing, marking and the dangerous goods declaration with licensed handlers

What to send us for a quote

  • The safety data sheet (SDS)
  • UN number, class and packing group
  • Quantity and packing
  • Origin and destination

Enquire about dangerous goods

7.2

Temperature-controlled cargo

Cargo kept at a set temperature, in reefer containers by sea or in cool-chain air freight.

When to use it

Food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and other goods that must stay within a temperature range.

What we handle

  • Booking reefer containers or temperature-controlled air space
  • Passing set points and ventilation settings to the carrier
  • Documents
  • Updates through the transit

What to send us for a quote

  • The product and the required temperature range
  • Quantity and packing
  • Origin and destination
  • Any certificates the importing country requires

Enquire about temperature-controlled cargo

7.3

Project and out-of-gauge cargo

Cargo too heavy, long, wide or tall for a standard container.

When to use it

Machinery, plant, vehicles, steel structures and equipment for construction or industrial projects.

What we handle

  • Planning the route and equipment (flat racks, open tops or breakbulk space)
  • Booking with carriers
  • Coordinating lifting, lashing and port handling
  • Documents

What to send us for a quote

  • Dimensions and weight of each piece
  • Drawings and lifting points
  • Origin and destination
  • Ready date

Enquire about project cargo

Send us the details.

Tell us the cargo, the route and the dates. We will reply by email with what we can arrange.