Project Logistics from China
Tailor-made transport for oversized, heavy and complex cargo.
Project logistics covers oversized, heavy-lift and complex shipments — machinery, transformers, steel structures, vehicles and exhibition equipment. NorthLine plans route surveys, permits, lifting and multi-modal transport (break-bulk, Ro-Ro, flat-rack, barge) so large cargo moves safely end to end.
What qualifies as project cargo
Any shipment that exceeds standard container dimensions or weight, needs special lifting, or requires coordinated multi-leg planning. Examples: generators, turbines, construction equipment, yachts, and full plant relocations.
Services included
- Route & site surveys (bridge heights, port cranes, road limits)
- Permit and escort coordination
- Crane, lashing and luffing plans
- Break-bulk, Ro-Ro, flat-rack and open-top solutions
- Marine insurance for high-value loads
How a project move is planned
- Share cargo dimensions, weight, origin and delivery site.
- We survey routes/ports and issue a method statement & quote.
- Permits, equipment and slots are booked.
- Cargo is loaded, lifted and tracked through each leg to site.
Transport methods
| Cargo type | Method | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy machinery | Flat-rack / Ro-Ro | Excavators, rollers |
| Long steel | Open-top / break-bulk | Beams, pipes |
| Vehicles | Ro-Ro | Cars, buses |
| Plant equipment | Break-bulk + crane | Turbines, transformers |
Permits & documents
- Technical drawings & lifting plans
- Out-of-gauge (OOG) declarations
- Road / port permits for the destination
- Cargo insurance certificate
Frequently asked questions
Can you move cargo that does not fit a container?+
Yes — that is the core of project logistics. We use flat-racks, open-tops, break-bulk and Ro-Ro depending on the piece.
Do you handle port cranes and permits?+
We coordinate lifting equipment and permits as part of the project plan; costs are itemized in the quote.
Is insurance included?+
We strongly recommend marine/cargo insurance for project loads and can arrange it; it is quoted separately.