Last year, we shipped a 300-ton piece of equipment to the Middle East but failed to check the bulk carrier’s crane capacity (only 200 tons). The equipment was stuck at port—we had to hire a 500-ton floating crane, delaying the project by 3 days. The client deducted 5% of our fee.  

We now follow a strict process for oversized/overweight cargo:  

1. Confirm cargo parameters: Length (>12m), width (>2.5m), or weight (>30 tons).  

2. Choose transportation: Open-top containers for long cargo, flat racks for wide cargo, bulk carriers for heavy cargo.  

3. Check lifting capacity: Ensure factories/ports have enough cranes (hire floating cranes if needed).  

4. Final delivery: Confirm if the cargo can reach the site and if installation help is needed.  

This year, we shipped 250 tons of steel to Southeast Asia—we used a bulk carrier with a 500-ton crane and confirmed on-site delivery. The client said: “You understand our needs better than we do.”  

Our advice: Plan in advance—confirm transportation, lifting, and delivery to avoid port delays.