Heavy cargo transport
Heavy cargo transport solutions across Europe, UK and overseas
We provide oversized and heavy cargo transport across the UK and Europe, managing complex project logistics from planning to delivery.
Transport solutions
Industries we serve and what we transport
Shipbuilding
Transportation of elements of propulsion systems, structural parts and deck equipment
Energy Equipment
Delivery of transformers, heating and pressure equipment, wind energy components, HVAC
Industrial machinery
Transportation of compressors, pumps, benches, conveyor lines and steel tanks
Construction Equipment
Delivery of self-propelled machinery – excavators, loaders, cranes, crushers, pavers and other equipment
Recent heavy cargo projects
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Sandvik DX800 flat-rack shipping from Norway to Luanda
Norway to Luanda shipment of a 17.6-tonne Sandvik DX800 on a 40-foot flat-rack, combining inland transport, cleaning, Oslo loading and lashing, export documentation and Hapag-Lloyd sea freight.
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Shipping of two Liebherr cranes to USA
ENKEL shipped two Liebherr LTR 1220 crawler cranes and their components from Limassol to Houston aboard MV Donaugracht. The breakbulk liner solution moved approximately 375 tonnes of cargo, avoiding RoRo…
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Delmag RH28 heavy haulage from Glasgow to Austria
ENKEL coordinated a 68-tonne Delmag RH28 from Glasgow to Austria, combining specialist low-loaders, route permits and a revised sea crossing via Rotterdam.
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Transportation of ø7m tank from Finland
Oversized transportation of ø7m tank from Finland to Sweden including pre-carriage to port, handling, lashing, sea freight, deliver and installation works.
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Shipping of oversized platforms to Sweden
Oversized 10 m wide platforms transported to Sweden by sea, with Enkel Project Logistics coordinating out-of-gauge cargo planning, port handling and project shipping arrangements.
Why planning matters
Heavy cargo transport requires detailed engineering and operational planning long before loading begins. Oversized and high-value cargo often involves route restrictions, lifting limitations, port coordination and vessel stowage constraints.
Each project is reviewed individually based on cargo dimensions, weight distribution, centre of gravity and handling requirements. Depending on the shipment, transport planning may include:
- route surveys and transport permits
- trailer selection and axle load calculations
- lifting studies and crane capacity verification
- stowage planning and securing arrangements
- lashing calculations and sea fastening design
- port handling coordination
- weather and seasonal limitations
- vessel selection based on deck strength, hatch dimensions or ice class requirements
Poor planning in heavy cargo logistics can result in loading delays, permit issues, cargo damage or operational downtime. Early engineering review and coordination help reduce project risk and ensure safe execution throughout the transport chain.
Enkel Project Logistics supports heavy cargo movements by combining overland transport, breakbulk shipping, Ro-Ro and terminal handling into a single coordinated transport solution.
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