Ocean Freight Shipping for Heavy Equipment
RoRo, containers, and breakbulk—built for heavy and oversize moves.
Door-to-door, door-to-port, or port-to-door worldwide shipping. We match your freight to RoRo, flat racks, containers, or breakbulk and coordinate inland trucks, permits, and port handoffs.
Door-to-door options
Pick the handoff that matches your lane
Need port readiness? See our Ports & TWIC guide.
Worldwide heavy freight
Ocean moves for oversize and rolling cargo
We align carriers, ports, and inland trucks to keep heavy and over-dimension freight moving with clear updates.
Methods
Five ways to ship heavy equipment overseas
RoRo when it rolls. Flat racks, containers, or breakbulk when it doesn't. Open one to see best-for and watch-outs.
Best for
- Rolling stock: trucks, buses, heavy equipment
- Lower handling risk—drive on/drive off
- Faster port turns when it rolls
Watch-outs
- Must roll and brake; inoperable units need special handling
- Port cutoffs and deck space can be tight on peak sailings
Quote faster
What we need to quote fast
Send these details so we can return pricing and sailing options quickly.
- Origin and destination (and preferred ports if you have them)
- Dimensions, weight, and piece count
- Ready date and delivery window
- Can it roll? If not, how do we lift/load it?
- Hazmat? Battery/fuel status if applicable
Proof & links
Related lanes and support
See similar work and inland support for heavy/oversize projects.
FAQ
Ocean freight + RoRo questions
Focused on timelines, documents, inland legs, and oversize handling.
How long does ocean freight shipping take?
Sailings and transit vary by lane. Give us origin/destination and ready date, and we’ll quote options with typical sail + port dwell.
When is RoRo a good option?
If it rolls and meets port drive-on rules, RoRo is often simpler and lower risk. If it can’t roll or is OOG, we’ll look at flat rack, breakbulk, or other methods.
Do you handle inland pickup and delivery?
Yes. We coordinate door-to-port, port-to-door, or door-to-door with the right trucks, escorts, and permits when needed.
What documents are required?
Typically commercial invoice, packing list, and for vehicles/equipment, title or ownership docs. We coordinate with your customs broker on any EEI/LOI filings.
Can you ship oversize or heavy equipment internationally?
Yes. We book RoRo decks, flat racks, or breakbulk and line up inland heavy haul with permits/escorts when required.
How are port fees and terminal handling handled?
We include estimated port/terminal handling and any drayage or inland haul in the quote. Final terminal fees can vary by terminal and dwell time.
What if the equipment can’t roll?
We’ll plan for lift-on/lift-off, flat rack, or breakbulk and make sure cranes/rigging are lined up.
Can you coordinate crating or securement?
Yes—tell us the commodity and handling needs. We can arrange blocking/bracing or crating with lead time.