Break bulk, flat rack and RoRo
For cargo that is too big, too heavy or the wrong shape for a standard container.
Cargo that does not fit a standard container
Machinery, vehicles, structures and other heavy equipment often cannot go in a normal shipping container. These three options solve that, and we plan the move, supervise loading and handle the paperwork.
Our options
- Break bulk: cargo loaded piece by piece onto the vessel
- Flat rack: open-sided containers for oversized and heavy loads
- RoRo (roll-on, roll-off): vehicles and machinery driven or rolled on and off the ship
Questions we are asked
What is RoRo shipping?
RoRo stands for roll-on, roll-off. Vehicles, trucks and wheeled machinery are driven or rolled straight onto the ship and off again at the destination, instead of being lifted into a container.
When should I use a flat rack?
A flat rack is a container platform with no roof and open sides. It suits heavy or oversized loads that cannot fit through the doors or under the roof of a standard container.
What is break bulk?
Break bulk cargo is loaded onto the vessel as individual pieces, not in containers. It suits large, heavy or awkward items.
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