Special Cargo

We provide tailored and efficient solutions for shipping your Out of Gauge, In Gauge and Break Bulk cargo.

 

We ship all types of special cargo

Ours project cargo team of Qingdao yj international logistics co., ltd  handles a full range of special cargoes, specializing in creative solutions, one-on-one service, and cutting-edge expertise. Our extensive experience is the key to handling out of the ordinary shipments, identifying and catering to your unique needs, no matter how unusual. Outfitted with flats, open tops, and exclusive monitoring equipment, Whether you are shipping a 350-ton tugboat, a 46-metre crane arm or a 17-metre propeller, we have the expertise and equipment available to deliver.

With safety as our number one priority, ours  fleet transports the full range of dangerous materials, breakbulk cargoes and awkward-sized items that require special treatment. Dangerous cargoes such as biohazards or flammable substances, as well as Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargoes like large vehicles, demand expertise and precision, and often need specialized equipment. Meanwhile, breakbulk cargo, such as crates, barrels, or bales, calls for top-notch experience and organization to transport every shipment quickly and efficiently. All these specialized cargoes are in good hands with ZIM, as our unique know-how and personalized care guide them into a safe harbor.

Extraordinary tasks are everyday jobs for ours project cargo team. They specialize in finding innovative ways to transport irregular cargo, using ours resources around the globe to safely get your cargo wherever it needs to go. From port, to ship, to truck, and right to their final destination, we offer outstanding service for cargo that stands out.

 

In Gauge cargo

In gauge special cargo

  • The dimensions of the cargo are smaller than or equal to those of the flat rack or open top container (i.e. it requires special equipment but does not displace additional slots on the vessel).
  • Examples of In Gauge shipments: machinery or large trees that can be lowered into an open top container.
  • If you are shipping In Gauge cargo, you can book your shipment in just a few minutes on Maersk.com.

 

Out of Gauge cargo

  • The dimensions of the cargo exceed the flat rack or open top container by length, width or height, but can still be unitised in containers.
  • Examples of Out of Gauge shipments: propellers, flanges or trucks.

 

 

Break Bulk cargoSpecial Cargo

  • Vastly exceeds the size and/or weight of a standard container and is therefore handled as non-unitised cargo and normally placed on a bed of flat racks with a large number of lashing points.
  • Examples of common Break Bulk shipments: yachts, masts, industrial machines or train carriages.