Heavy lift

As heavy very heavy and / or bulky cargoes are called that can not be transported in standard containers due to their shape, weight or sensitivity. Examples are large turbines, yachts, rail cars, harbor cranes, wind turbines, factory modules or components of the oil and gas industry, so offshore structures.

A single piece of cargo can weigh up to 1000 tons or more and / or reach a dimension of 100 meters in one direction. Characteristic for heavy lift is the lack of standardization of the freight item, which makes it necessary, in contrast to bulk containers or individual transport planning. Heavy goods are transported as a whole or in large parts usually and can not be further decomposed it.

Transport

For transportation of special heavy trucks or trailers are used on land ( Flatbed ), which are particularly suitable due to their large loading and high loading capacity for it. In air transport particularly bulky and heavy cargo aircraft such as the six-rayed Antonov An-225 are used, which can transport up to 250 tons of cargo. For transport by inland waterway or by sea often floats are not self-propelled used ( Light ), the tractor moving in train or pushed convoy to their respective destination. For sea transport are also special heavy- employed, who have their own cranes for loading and unloading of heavy cargo. The transport of heavy loads is one of the most demanding and intensive planning services in logistics and is carried out by specialized companies.