July 11, 2014

Features of project cargo

Автор: Neolit Logistics Оновлено: September 8, 2026

Outsize cargo today is quite in demand because of the need of supplies of various kinds of construction, agricultural, special, large tanks, industrial equipment and other heavy and oversized cargo.

      Specificity of data traffic, in addition to the need for specialized rolling stock consists of many nuances, without which a safe and timely delivery of oversized cargo to the destination is not possible.

      One of the main problems faced by contractors construction, automotive and industrial companies – a transport of large equipment. It is important that the machinery delivered to its destination in a timely manner and preferably in a state in which it is used.

   Criteria that determine oversize cargo are:

– The length of more than 22m;

– Width of more than 2.6 m;

– Height of more than 4m above the ground;

– The actual weight of more than 38t.

(According to the SDA Ukraine)

   Basic oversized cargo, which had to be carried Neolit Logistics GC are

– With / agricultural machinery – combines, tractors;

– Construction equipment, cranes, bulldozers, beams, excavators, graders;

– Industrial equipment – turbines, transformers, shears, metal.

  So, basically an oversized transport services used mainly engineering, petrochemical, metallurgical, defense, agriculture and construction companies. When transporting oversized loads must be observed not only the rules established by the current legislation of Ukraine, but also the order placement and fastening of cargo transported. Should be drawn up properly and the accompanying documents permit the transportation of oversized cargo.

    Transportation of oversized cargo is a complex and lengthy process and, therefore, is divided into several stages:

     selection of suitable transport or Logistics company;
     selection of special vehicles with all the characteristics of the particular cargo;
     optimal route selection;
     preparation of necessary permits;
     business support cargo.

     Choose a suitable vehicle and the best route for transportation of oversized help transport or logistics companies specializing in this kind of services. In addition, they are responsible for the design of various papers and documents necessary to implement the transportation of oversized cargo.

    It is on the initial stage of selecting a suitable transport or Logistics company, the customer runs the risk of non-core to transport companies that transport oversized carry on occasion. This may entail some difficulties at every stage – from the development scheme of the route, ending with the delivery of its destination.

    So, let’s look at the risks:

1.Nekompetentny carrier. The first encounter with what can the customer is the incompetence of the carrier, which may occur in:

– Failure to comply with terms of cargo delivery thereof;

– Improper technical condition of the trawl;

– Otstutstvie necessary mounts for shipping, etc.

2.Absence transport permits. In order to generate additional income, the carrier may not issue the permit for the transportation of oversized cargo, try to make delivery “at random”. But in the case of stopping such vehicle without proper permits, traffic police can “take” the vehicle and put on shtrafploschadku, which means missed deadlines for customer delivery and unnecessary headache. Submittal documents needed as transportation across Ukraine, and implementing international transportation.

3.Strahovanie. If the shipper wishes to insure their cargo, the carrier is often not able to provide such a service, as it is not considered appropriate.

     So, in order to prevent possible risks and production of complex customer services best to contact the Logistics company profile which is GC Neolit Logistics. We can not only provide a service trucking “turnkey”, but also to protect the client from unnecessary problems.

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