Power plants, petrochemical facilities, major infrastructure projects, and industrial investments involve enormous equipment and machinery components that cannot be transported using standard logistics vehicles. Project cargo transport is a specialist logistics discipline covering the safe, timely, and intact delivery of such oversized and heavy loads from their place of manufacture to the project site. Novas Global Lojistik stands out in project logistics with comprehensive planning and a strong operational infrastructure.
What Is Oversized Cargo?
Oversized cargo is a term used for large-dimensioned or heavy loads that exceed legal road limits (in terms of width, height, length, or weight). In Turkey, obtaining a special permit from the General Directorate of Highways is mandatory for loads that exceed standard vehicle dimensions on public roads. Load-bearing capacity calculations are performed for bridges, viaducts, and tunnels along the route.
- Industrial reactors, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels
- Wind turbine blades and towers
- Transformers and power equipment
- Road construction and mining machinery
- Yacht and boat hulls
- Large industrial furnaces and modular factory units
The Planning Process in Project Cargo Transport
Transporting project cargo requires far more extensive preparation compared with standard freight. Route surveys, equipment selection, the permit process, and operations coordination must be planned meticulously. Novas Global Lojistik prepares a dedicated feasibility and operations plan for each project.
Route Survey and Permit Processes
In oversized transport, all bridges, viaducts, tunnels, junctions, and power lines along the route are examined individually. Where necessary, coordination is established with the relevant authorities for the temporary removal of obstacles along the road route (signs, power cables, etc.). Night transport and pilot vehicle escort are also standard components of these operations.
Specialist Vehicles and Equipment Used
When standard vehicles are insufficient in project cargo transport, specialist equipment comes into play. Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) are carrier systems with axles that can be increased in number as required, making it possible to transport extremely heavy loads. Lowbed, extendable flatbed, and gooseneck trailers are also among the commonly used specialist vehicle types.
- SPMT (Self-Propelled Modular Transporter): Modular carrier for loads weighing hundreds of tonnes
- Lowbed trailer: High-weight-capacity trailer with a low loading platform
- Extendable flatbed: Extendable trailer for long components
- RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessels: For road vehicles to board the vessel under their own power
International Project Cargo Transport
Large-scale projects typically require complex logistics operations crossing the borders of more than one country. Each country's oversized transport regulations differ, and border crossings require additional planning. Novas Global Lojistik conducts coordinated operations from country to country in international project cargo transport through its network of overseas business partners.
Insurance and Risk Management for Project Cargo
Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory for the transport of oversized and high-value project cargo. Standard cargo insurance policies may be insufficient for such specialist loads; Project Cargo Insurance or All Risk comprehensive policies should be preferred. Novas Global Lojistik directs customers to the appropriate insurance coverage and supports the necessary documentation in the event of damage.
Contact Novas Global Lojistik experts to transport your heavy, large, or oversized project cargo safely and let us prepare a logistics solution tailored to your project.
