GT International Logistics are are specialists in heavy machinery shipping. We are experienced in shipping everything from earthmoving equipment to factory fitouts, so talk to us.

What's involved in shipping heavy machinery?

That or course depends on what machinery you need to ship and the pick up and delivery location, but there are some common procedures in heavy machinery shipping:

• We can organise site collection and delivery for you.
• Sometimes we can arrange disassembly of the machinery so it fits in conventional containers, which is generally the cheapest option. That's not always possible though, and the cost of disassembly may outweighs the savings on shipping.
• Preparation is very important to avoid the machinery being rejected or costing thousands of dollars in cleaning and decontamination when it arrives at its destination. If you’re not sure then we can organise the cleaning for you to ensure no dirt or contamination is present.
• We will take care of all the customs and port formalities, andif cranes are needed to lift your machinery then we'll organise that for you too.
• Loading and lashing is handled by experienced professionals who understand loading points and weight distribution. You can be confident your valuable machinery won’t move unduly during transport.
• On arrival at destination we will pre-clear your machinery with customs so there are no hold ups with quarantine inspection. If your machine needs to be washed for quarantine clearance we have excellent relationships with the ports and wash bays to get your machine cleared and off the port as soon as possible.

Still just considering buying heavy machinery?

If you’re looking to purchase heavy machinery and need to budget freight costs then please contact us for a shipping estimate. If it’s a reasonably common machine we may already have specifications so our estimate will be pretty accurate.

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