Out of Gauge & Flat Rack Shipping

Specialist OOG freight solutions for oversized machinery, equipment and industrial cargo using flat rack, open-top and specialist shipping services worldwide.

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Out of gauge cargo requires careful planning before it moves. DC Global Freight arranges international shipping for machinery, equipment and industrial cargo that exceeds standard container dimensions, using flat rack, open-top and other specialist transport solutions. We assess the cargo dimensions, weight, collection point, routing and handling requirements to determine the most suitable shipping method from collection through to final delivery. 

What We
Handle
 
  • Oversized machinery and industrial equipment
  • Generators and power generation equipment
  • Construction and mining machinery
  • Offshore and Oil & Gas equipment
  • Steel fabrications and structural components
  • Over-width, over-height and over-length cargo
  • Flat rack and open-top shipments
  • Specialist industrial equipment

Our
Approach
 

Every OOG shipment starts with an assessment of the cargo dimensions, gross weight, lifting requirements, collection point and final destination. We use this information to determine the most suitable equipment, routing and shipping method.

Depending on the cargo, this may involve flat rack or open-top equipment, specialist road transport, route assessment, port handling, lifting and securing coordination, shipping line approval, customs clearance and destination delivery.

Why Choose
DC Global Freight
 

– Experienced in oversized and specialist cargo movements
– Shipment planning from collection through to final delivery
– Flat rack, open-top and alternative shipping solutions
– Coordination of specialist transport, port handling and cargo securing
– Worldwide project logistics capability
– Clear communication throughout the shipment

Case Study

OOG ROV Systems Export – UK to Istanbul

 
01

Challenge

Coordinate the export of out-of-gauge ROV systems from the UK to Istanbul, requiring specialist planning for cargo exceeding standard container dimensions.

02

Solution

DC Global Freight assessed the cargo requirements and coordinated the appropriate OOG transport and shipping arrangements, managing the movement from the UK through to destination.

03

Outcome

The ROV systems were successfully exported from the UK to Istanbul, with the specialist OOG movement coordinated through each stage of the shipment.

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How It Works
 
  • Share your cargo details, dimensions and weight
  • We assess equipment, routing and handling requirements
  • The appropriate shipping solution and quotation are provided
  • Transport, port handling and shipment are coordinated
  • Destination handling and final delivery are managed

Ready to discuss an OOG shipment?
Email our project logistics team at projects@dcglobalfreight.com

 

FAQs
 

What is out-of-gauge cargo?

Out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo is cargo that exceeds the standard internal dimensions of a shipping container because of its width, height or length. Depending on the cargo, flat rack, open-top or alternative specialist shipping arrangements may be required.

When is a flat rack used for OOG cargo?

Flat racks are commonly used for machinery, industrial equipment and other cargo that cannot fit within a standard container. The appropriate equipment depends on the cargo dimensions, weight, lifting requirements and shipping line acceptance.

What information is needed for an OOG freight quote?

Please provide the cargo description, dimensions (L × W × H), gross weight, collection location, destination and required shipment date. Photographs, drawings and lifting-point information are also useful where available.

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