Project Cargo: Why you should choose a specialist for major consignments

Have you heard of Project Cargo?

If you’re a regular shipper of large goods, you may be used to the term. Shipping oversized consignments requires extra care and may require additional planning before shipping. But what is Project Cargo, and how can a specialist shipping company help?

What is Project Cargo?

Project Cargo describes the transportation and logistics of moving large and complex equipment both domestically and internationally. Transporting equipment like this requires a specialist approach and can cause delays or even damage if done incorrectly.

Industries that commonly use project cargo services include renewable energy, engineering, military and defence organisations and aerospace, to name a few. Businesses in these industries commonly use large, oversized equipment, and this equipment is often fragile and expensive to repair. Any industry can use project cargo services, but if your shipment is more standardised, our full consignment shipping or air freight services will be more suitable for you.

How can a specialist Project Cargo company help?

Specialised equipment for loading

If you’re dealing with an oversized order, it’s likely you’ll need access to specialist equipment for moving and loading. By choosing a specialist shipping team like ours, you can save on hiring additional equipment just for moving and loading. Whether you need heavy-lift cranes or additional specialised packaging, we can help.

Customised transport routes

For heavy, expensive loads, minimising the journey as much as possible is essential. Specialist teams have experience evaluating your transport route and reducing the length where possible. At FreightEx, we’ll also monitor your package on its journey and adapt the plan depending on live conditions, including poor weather and closures.

Multimodal shipping

Combining shipping methods is the best way to reduce your costs. Compare prices across different options to find the best price and journey available. Experienced teams will also have access to the best combination of shipping methods, including sea, air, and road, to offer the best deals and most cost-effective routes. If you opt against using a specialist team, you may have to use different companies for different shopping routes, incurring additional handling fees.

Detailed planning and consultation process

Moving oversized equipment requires a lot of planning. By choosing a specialist team, you can spend time consulting and planning to get the best result. Our consultation process will compare all options to find the best solution for your business.

Accountability

When moving specialist equipment, it’s important to be covered in case of any accidents or damage. By choosing one specialist team to cover the entire process, you can be confident you’re covered. We’ll handle the journey from collection to delivery and ensure we resolve any issues quickly.

Finding the right team for your equipment can be difficult but once you’ve got a team you can trust, you’ll be covered for years to come. Our Project Cargo team have many years of experience moving and handling large consigments and we’re here to take the stress out of shipping. To find out more about our services or project cargo, get in touch with our engineers.