Analysis of Challenges in Heavy Equipment Sea Freight

— Multi-port Collaboration + Customized Solutions: A Comprehensive Guide to Heavy Equipment Shipping Challenges
“How do we load such long wind turbine blades for sea transport?” “Which port can handle crawler cranes that are both overweight and over-height?” “How do we unload a concrete production line for a Belt and Road project once it arrives in Africa?” These daunting challenges in oversized cargo transportation for export companies now have a more worry-free solution—Xinghan Tongda (Qingdao) International Supply Chain Service Co., Ltd. has launched the "Breakbulk Vessel and Project Logistics Solutions for Heavy Equipment," leveraging multiple port resources in Shandong and East China to create an efficient, safe, and practical logistics service chain for China’s engineering equipment going global.

In recent years, with the continuous advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, the demand for exporting China’s large-scale engineering equipment and industrial machinery has been steadily increasing. However, the transportation of heavy and oversized goods often faces bottlenecks due to issues such as exceeding size/weight limits and port compatibility. Xinghan Tongda addresses these pain points with a comprehensive service covering "transportation + delivery + project planning," making "overseas shipping of large equipment" no longer a challenge.

【Covering Five Major Shipping Scenarios】
Whether it’s bulk cargo like steel coils and wind turbine blades or oversized equipment like crawler cranes and concrete batching plants, Xinghan Tongda provides scientifically tailored solutions:

Full Shipment or Partial Breakbulk Vessel Transport
For exports of bulk cargo such as steel coils, structural steel, wind turbine blades, rail transit components, and chemical installations, we support full vessel loading or partial shipments based on orders, flexibly aligning with project delivery schedules.

Flat Rack & Open Top Container Loading
For over-height/over-width equipment like crawler cranes, drilling rigs, generator sets, and concrete batching plants, we operate specialized containers such as 40FR (flat rack) and 40OT (open top), offering loading services at factories in Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Tianjin, and other locations, eliminating the need to travel to distant ports for loading.

Ro-Ro Vessel Transport
Equipment that can "drive" onto the ship, such as engineering vehicles, dump trucks, and mobile platforms, has a dedicated channel—direct ro-ro vessel services to the Middle East, Africa, and South America, saving the hassle of lifting.

Heavy Equipment Delivery Services
At key destinations like Australia, Brazil, and Malaysia, don’t worry about the "last mile"! Xinghan Tongda provides coordinated unloading at the destination port, temporary storage, and ground delivery, ensuring equipment arrives directly at the project site.

Comprehensive Project Logistics Planning
From initial shipping plan design, port coordination, and vessel schedule matching to delivery advice for overseas destinations, we assist customers with end-to-end planning for batch shipments, ensuring a worry-free and efficient process.

【Four Key Advantages to Tackle Tough Shipping Challenges】
Why are more and more export companies choosing Xinghan Tongda? These four core capabilities are the key:

Multi-port Collaboration: Flexible Loading Options
Ports like Qingdao Dongjiakou, Rizhao, Lianyungang, Tianjin, and Shanghai… We coordinate heavy-lift operations and port declarations, scientifically matching the most suitable ports based on cargo characteristics, maximizing loading efficiency.

Flexible Solutions: Customized for Over-dimensional Cargo
Dealing with overweight, over-height, or over-width equipment? Combinations of flat rack containers + breakbulk vessels, direct ro-ro services… Xinghan Tongda customizes shipping routes based on cargo dimensions, weight, and destination.

Experienced Team: End-to-End Supervision from Loading to Delivery
Our team includes seasoned experts in project logistics, maritime engineering, mechanical manufacturing, and more. From cargo measurement, lashing, and securing to loading supervision, every step is closely monitored to ensure transport safety.

Efficient Customs Clearance: Smooth and Compliant Export Processes
Customs declaration, fumigation, certificate of origin processing… We assist customers by pre-reviewing export documentation to handle these "complicated matters" efficiently.

【Real Cases: Customers Say ‘Worry-Free’ is the Real Deal】
Jiangsu Crane Manufacturer’s "Expedited Shipping" Story
In March 2025, the manufacturer needed to ship a batch of crawler cranes to East Africa. "The equipment is heavy and large, and we were initially concerned about slow loading and long transit times." Xinghan Tongda integrated processes like container loading and port lifting, reducing the shipping cycle by 5 days! "Now we regularly partner with them for standard orders."

Shandong Municipal Project’s "Belt and Road" Assurance
To support a Belt and Road project, the manufacturer exported a large concrete production line to the Port of Dakar. Shipped via breakbulk vessel from Rizhao Port, Xinghan Tongda’s team coordinated loading plans with the shipowner and tracked customs clearance processes throughout. On the day the vessel set sail smoothly, the project manager praised: "This service is truly reassuring!"
Against the backdrop of accelerating global project implementation, Xinghan Tongda will continue to focus on building export channels for heavy equipment, enhancing capabilities in breakbulk shipping, specialized container transport, and project logistics support. The company始终 adheres to the corporate philosophy of "Connecting the Globe, Winning the Future," helping Chinese manufacturing go global quickly, safely, and efficiently.

Marketing Director: Zhang Congyao