Overview
Some cargo cannot be treated like an ordinary parcel. Machinery, industrial equipment, vehicles and bulky goods need careful planning: the right vehicle or container, the right lifting equipment and proper securing.
Cargo Express organises the transport of general merchandise and equipment, with packaging and handling adapted to the nature, the weight and the dimensions of each item.
We study each request individually, because the solution for a pallet of goods and for a piece of machinery are very different.
What the service can include
- Review of the dimensions, weight and centre of gravity of the items
- Advice on packaging, crating and protection
- Choice of the vehicle or container: closed, open-top, flat rack or flatbed
- Coordination of loading and lifting equipment
- Lashing and securing of the cargo
- Transport by road, sea or air depending on the items
- Delivery and coordination of unloading on site
How it works
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Technical details
You send us the dimensions, weight, photos and location of the items.
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Study and quotation
We define the equipment, the packaging and the route, then send a written quotation.
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Preparation
Packaging, crating and loading are organised with the appropriate equipment.
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Transport
The items are transported and each confirmed stage is recorded.
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Delivery
Unloading is coordinated on site and the delivery is confirmed.
Documents usually required
- Commercial invoice or proforma invoice
- Packing list with dimensions and weights
- Technical data sheets or photos of the items
- Permits for oversized loads, when required
- Vehicle documents, for the shipment of vehicles
The exact list depends on the goods, the origin and the destination. We confirm it with you before shipping.
Suited for
- Industrial machinery and production equipment
- Vehicles and mobile plant
- Bulky and heavy items
- General merchandise on pallets
Questions about this service
What information do you need to quote for machinery?
The exact dimensions (length, width, height), the weight, the location of the lifting points if known, photos of the item and the addresses for collection and delivery. The more precise the information, the more accurate the quotation.
Can you crate or pack the equipment?
Packaging and crating can be arranged when requested. For international shipments, wooden crates must comply with the ISPM 15 standard.
Can vehicles be shipped?
Vehicles can be shipped by road, by sea in containers or on specific vessels, and in some cases by air. Vehicle shipments involve specific documents and import rules at the destination; tell us the vehicle and the destination so that we can check them.
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Logistics and warehousing
Storage and handling between transport stages.
View the service: Logistics and warehousing
Ready to plan your shipment?
Send us the details of your cargo and our team will come back to you with a tailored quotation.