At first glance, shipping a crane can seem like a complicated process. With oversized dimensions, specialist transport requirements, and international regulations to consider, it’s understandable why many businesses feel overwhelmed.
The good news? That’s exactly what we are here for!
Here’s what the process typically looks like:
Step 1: Tell Us About the Crane
The process starts with a few key details. We’ll need information such as:
- Crane make and model
- Overall dimensions
- Weight
- Collection location
- Final destination
- Whether the crane is operational
Don’t worry if you don’t have every specification on hand. In many cases, we can obtain the details from the manufacturer or seller directly.
Step 2: We Plan the Best Shipping Solution
Not all cranes are transported the same way.
Depending on the size, weight, and destination, we may recommend:
- Road transport
- RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping
- Container shipping for smaller units or components
- Flat rack shipping for oversized equipment
- Multimodal transport combining road, sea, and rail
Our job is to determine the safest, most cost-effective, and efficient route for your equipment.
Step 3: Documentation and Compliance
This is often the part customers are happiest to hand over. With over 30 years of experience, documentation has become a second nature! We manage the processes, helping to avoid delays and ensuring paperwork is completed correctly before the crane moves.
Step 4: Collection and Loading
Once everything is in place, the crane is collected from the seller, dealer, project site, or storage facility.
Depending on the equipment, this may involve:
- Specialist haulage vehicles
- Escort vehicles
- Heavy-lift cranes
- Port handling equipment
Step 5: Tracking the Journey
One of the biggest concerns for customers is simply knowing where their crane is. We provide regular updates throughout the shipment, allowing you to track progress and plan ahead for delivery.
Whether your crane is travelling across the country or across the globe, visibility throughout the process provides valuable peace of mind.
Step 6: Arrival and Final Delivery
When the shipment reaches its destination country or region, any remaining customs procedures are completed before final delivery is arranged.
The crane is then transported to your chosen location,our goal is to ensure your equipment arrives safely, on schedule, and ready for its next job.
What Makes the Process Easier?
The reality is that shipping a crane isn’t something most businesses do every day. That’s why working with a specialist logistics provider can make all the difference.
Rather than juggling transport companies, shipping lines, customs requirements, and paperwork yourself, you have a single point of contact managing the entire operation from collection to delivery.
The Bottom Line
Shipping a crane may sound like a complex undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be.
By partnering with us, the process becomes straightforward: provide the details, approve the plan, and let the experts handle the heavy lifting. From transportation and customs clearance to tracking and final delivery, every stage is managed with one goal in mind: getting your crane where it needs to be safely, efficiently, and with as little stress as possible.