Your Reliable Heavy Cargo Freight Forwarder from China
Reliable Solutions for Your Oversized & Heavy Cargo
Our Shipping Services for Heavy Cargo Shipment from China
DFH Logistics is your reliable heavy cargo freight forwarder. With over 13 years of experience, we can deliver your heavy cargo to the designated destinations in perfect condition.
Whether by sea, air, or train, DFH Logistics provides an efficient, hassle-free transportation experience. You do not have to worry about heavy cargo global shipment. Our one-stop services cover the entire shipping process from original pickups to final deliveries.
If your cargo is heavy or oversized, you can contact DFH Logistics for inquiries. We offer tailored shipping plans at transparent, competitive prices, helping you achieve the most efficient and economical heavy freight.
Ideal for small and medium-sized batches of heavy cargo. By sharing container space, LCL sea freight ensures flexible shipping at a competitive price.
Suitable for bulk-sized batches of heavy cargo. Exclusive containers avoid cargo sorting upon arrival and ensure greater safety during shipping.
With coverage of the main industrial and trade hubs from China to Europe, reliable shipping schedules ensure on-time deliveries.
Efficient air freight services ensure fast, safe deliveries of your urgent heavy cargo, easing your worries about cargo delays.
Flexible truck shipment transports your cargo to your designated destinations. Last-mile shipping of heavy cargo will never be a concern.
From door to door, we pick up your heavy, large cargo from your Chinese suppliers and transport it directly to your designated destinations.
Professional heavy cargo handling and reinforced packaging ensure cargo safety during transportation. Your cargo will arrive intact in the best condition.
We provide efficient, reliable customs clearance services, ensuring smooth, seamless transportation of your heavy cargo.
Why Choose Us to Ship Your Heavy Cargo from China
- From origins to destinations, we provide one-stop heavy freight solutions, reducing your time in coordinating transportation.
- We offer reinforced repacking services for your cargo tailored to heavy freight requirements, improving the safety and efficiency of cargo loading and unloading.
- 15 days of free warehousing reduce cargo storage costs. You can wait for consolidation or other operations without worries.
- We can handle quantity and quality inspections of cargo on your behalf, helping avoid missing or inaccurate cargo shipments.
- To better protect your interests, we also provide professional cargo insurance, enhancing the reliability of cargo deliveries.
What Is Oversized and Heavy Cargo?
Some cargo may exceed standard transport limits due to its size, weight, or irregular shape. And these kinds of cargo are called oversized and heavy cargo. Common types include large industrial equipment, mechanical installations, steel structures, project components, and other cargo that cannot be shipped by standard transportation methods.
Oversized cargo is the goods that exceed the standard width or length limits of containers or vehicles. Heavy cargo is goods with a single-piece weight that exceeds the normal transportation capacity.
Shipping heavy freight places high demands on logistics services. And DFH Logistics is experienced in heavy freight globally. If you are unsure whether your cargo is oversized or overweight, you can contact us for free consultations. Based on your cargo and requirements, we can also provide tailored and ideal transportation plans.
What Are Weight and Size Limits for Heavy Freight?
Sea Freight
Standard containers can hold 28-30 tons/container. Reinforced containers can hold relatively heavier weights. Flat-rack, open-top containers can hold oversized and heavy cargo. For extremely heavy cargo, breakbulk shipping supports 50-100 tons/container or even heavier.
The inner sizes of standard containers are about 5.9 m (20GP) or 12 m (40HQ) in length, 2.35 m in width, and 2.39 m in height. For oversized cargo, we support the transportation of extra-long, wide, and high transport vehicles.
Truck Freight
Standard trucks can hold 20-25 tons. Reinforced trucks or container trailers can hold up to 30 tons. For heavy-haul trailers, capacity ranges from 50 to 100 tons, and even higher for heavier loads.
The length limit of standard trucks is about 12-13.6 m, the width is 2.4-2.6 m, and the height is 2.6-3 m. We also provide special trucks for oversized cargo, capable of transporting extra-long equipment.
Railway Freight
The standard payload is about 27 tons/container. For reinforced containers, the payload can rise to nearly 30 tons/container.
The size limits of containers are similar to sea freight containers, with a length of about 5.9 m or 12 m, a width of about 2.35 m, and a height of about 2.39 m. For oversized cargo, special plans are also available, like flat-rack containers.
Air Freight
The weight load of passenger planes is up to 500 kg per piece. Full cargo aircraft can carry heavier shipments ranging from 1 to 20 tons, depending on the aircraft type.
The size of the cargo is limited by aircraft door size and ULD (Unit Load Device) constraints. Individual cargo should comply with the ULD standard size. The length is typically 3–6 m. On special occasions, longer items are acceptable. Some oversized cargo needs special aircraft or loading arrangements.
Based on the size and weight of your cargo, you can decide on the types of carriers and transportation devices. If you are unsure of shipping modes, DFH Logistics can help. We can arrange the most suitable carrier for you, preventing cargo damage or rejection due to improper transport space.
Cost Considerations in Heavy Freight Shipping
In heavy freight shipping, transportation costs consist of different parts. As heavy cargo requires complicated handling operations, the cost structure is more detailed and depends more on the choice of shipping plans.
Origins and Destinations
The distance between origins and destinations affects transportation fees. Commonly, the farther the shipping distance, the higher the transportation cost. The route flexibility also affects costs. Factors like multimodal transport and restricted transport areas will cost you more.
Though the distance is relatively fixed, DFH Logistics can arrange the most suitable and cost-effective shipping routes for heavy freight. Thus, you can ship your heavy cargo to destinations successfully at a competitive price.
Shipping Mode
The choice of shipping modes is the core element affecting transportation costs. Though air freight is ideal for urgent orders, it is quite demanding on your budget. Railway freight reaches a balance between cost and delivery time. Sea freight is the most cost-effective, but it takes longer for deliveries.
You may be unsure about what shipping mode to choose, and DFH Logistics can offer you professional advice. With our logistics plan for heavy freight, we ensure that every dollar you spend is necessary and well-justified.
Handling and Lifting Cost
Commonly, the handling and lifting of heavy cargo requires professional equipment support. Thus, operation costs are needed, including costs for forklifts, cranes, specialised vehicles, and handling charges at ports or warehouses.
When providing quotations, DFH Logistics will clearly explain the additional fees and inform you of possible surcharges during heavy cargo shipments. We also offer some favours, including 15 days of free warehousing, thus reducing shipping fees for heavy cargo shipments.
Repacking and Reinforcement
To ensure the safety of your heavy cargo, some products need repacking and reinforcement. Options such as wooden packaging, steel frame fixation, anti-vibration measures, binding reinforcement, and others can better protect your goods during shipment.
DFH Logistics offers multiple choices for cargo reinforcement. Professional repacking services increase the reliability of your bulk cargo and reduce the risk of damage in transportation. You can count on us for a safe delivery.
Customs Clearance
For heavy cargo cross-border transportation, customs clearance fees are necessary. Document preparation, import and export declarations, tax handling, and related procedures require processing costs. The more complex the procedure, the higher the processing cost of customs clearance.
Besides the transportation costs, customs clearance is also related to shipping efficiency. If you lack documents or are unfamiliar with the procedures, customs clearance will take longer, resulting in cargo delays. And customs procedures are more complex for large and heavy cargo.
DFH Logistics is your professional freight forwarder for heavy cargo. We offer not only transparent pricing but also reliable customs clearance services. Together with DFH Logistics, you can avoid unnecessary worries about customs and reduce risks of heavy cargo delays.
Cargo Insurance
Heavy, large cargo is often high-value. It will commonly undergo complex shipping procedures. If your goods are damaged, lost, or suffer from other unpredictable risks, cargo insurance can offer compensation and reduce your losses. To better protect your cargo, cargo insurance is highly recommended.
Insurance premiums are usually calculated based on the declared value of cargo, and DFH Logistics offers you cargo insurance with reasonable premiums and high compensation coverage. Whenever and wherever accidents happen, we protect your interests and minimise your losses.
Additional Charges
In realistic shipments, additional fees may occur, including port congestion fees, fuel surcharges, storage fees, overweight or oversized surcharges, fees for special routes or urgent transportation, and others. These costs are related to the market environment and transportation conditions.
If you are unsure about possible additional charges, DFH Logistics is at your service. We can analyse the current situation of your cargo and shipping market and offer you the most cost-effective shipping plans. Transportation for heavy cargo will also be cost-friendly.
What Documents Are Required to Ship Heavy Cargo from China?
China Customs
- Commercial Invoice: for customs valuation and taxation
- Packing List: indicates the packaging method, quantity, weight, and other information
- Bill of Lading: records transportation information and the transfer of cargo ownership
- Export Customs Declaration: for export declaration to China Customs
- Customs Declaration Power of Attorney: authorisation documents for freight forwarders
- Sales Contract: required by some trade programs
- Declaration Information: for customs classification and verification
- Insurance Certificate: risk documents for transportation if cargo insurance is ordered
- Documents for Special Heavy Cargo: possible certificates include CE certificates, product testing reports, fumigation certificates, and other documents
Destination Customs
- Commercial Invoice: for customs valuation, and duty or VAT assessment
- Packing List: for verification of cargo quantity, packaging, weight, and sizes
- Bill of Lading: to identify consignees and their cargo
- Import Customs Declaration: for import declaration
- Importer’s Tax Number: or customs registration number, including EORI Number (EU), VAT Number (some countries in Europe), EIN Number (USA), GST Number(some countries), etc.
- Certificate of Origin: to determine applicable duty rates
- Product Compliance and Certificates: some cargo requires CE Certificates (EU), FCC Certificates (USA), RoHS Compliance, UL Certification, etc.
- Documents for Special Heavy Cargo: including import license, fumigation certificates, inspection and quarantine certificates, health certificates, etc.
The types of documents are numerous, and the preparation process is also complicated. For large and heavy cargo, this work may be even more strenuous. If you are not experienced in document preparation, you may face difficulties later in customs clearance and even cargo delays.
But don’t worry! DFH Logistics is here to help. We are familiar with and professional in shipping heavy cargo. If you choose us as your freight forwarder, we can prepare the complete documents, ensuring a smooth and successful customs clearance.
If you prefer to handle customs clearance yourself, we can also advise you on the required documents. In brief, DFH Logistics is your reliable partner in preparing heavy cargo shipments.
How Long Does It Take to Ship Your Heavy Cargo from China?
Here are the routes and transportation for you to consider. Due to route, infrastructure, or environmental constraints, some shipping modes are not available. And the transit time varies.
| Shipping Modes | The USA | Canada | Europe (Including the UK) | Southeast Asia | Australia | South Africa |
| Air Freight to Airport | 2-5 days | 2-5 days | 2-5 days | 1-2 days | 2-5 days | 3-5 days |
| Air Freight DDP | 7-10 days | 7-12 days | 7-12 days | 2-4 days | 4-12 days | 12-20 days |
| Sea Freight | 20-35 days | 20-45 days | 35-55 days | 10-18 days | 30-45 days | 50-60 days |
| Railway Freight | N/A | N/A | 30-35 days | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Truck Freight | N/A | N/A | 20-28 days | N/A | N/A | N/A |
If you are unsure about a suitable shipping method, you can contact DFH Logistics. We offer a free consultation and professional advice to help you find the most suitable shipping solution.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship Your Heavy Cargo from China?
| Shipping Mode | Estimated Rate |
| Air Freight | From USD 4/kg |
| LCL Sea Freight | From USD 50/CBM |
| FCL Sea Freight | From USD 3,000/container |
| Railway Freight | From USD 3,000/container |
| Truck Freight (Europe) | Custom Quote |
The basic shipping costs vary based on multiple factors, including weight, volume, cargo type, shipping distance, and destination. The prices above are for reference only. For detailed prices, you can contact DFH Logistics. We are willing to help and provide transparent, reasonable quotations.
What Types of Heavy Cargo Can Be Shipped?
- Industrial and manufacturing equipment: CNC machines, injection moulding machines, stamping machines, packaging machines, printing machines, production line equipment, industrial robots, etc.
- Construction equipment: excavators, loaders, bulldozers, road rollers, cranes, concrete equipment, pile drivers, etc.
- Metal products: steel coils, steel plates, steel pipes, aluminium profiles, metal structures, stainless steel products, etc.
- Project cargo: power generation equipment, transformers, boiler equipment, pressure vessels, chemical processing equipment, storage tanks, etc.
- Energy and power equipment: wind power equipment, power generation units, oil drilling equipment, natural gas equipment, etc.
- Building materials: building structural components, industrial pipelines, large curtain wall structures, construction formwork, etc.
- Transportation equipment: cars, trucks, buses, engineering vehicles, agricultural machinery, tractors, special vehicles, etc.
- Large commercial equipment: commercial kitchen equipment, cold storage equipment, supermarket equipment, vending machines, medical equipment, fitness equipment, entertainment equipment, etc.
- Large furniture: stone furniture, wooden furniture, hotel furniture, commercial office furniture, large display cabinets, warehouse shelves, etc.
- Heavy electrical equipment: industrial generators, electrical distribution cabinets, power control systems, server racks, telecommunications equipment, UPS systems, etc.
What Types of Heavy Cargo Cannot Be Shipped?
Heavy cargo is defined by weight and volume, while some cargo is prohibited from shipping regardless of size or weight.
- Dangerous goods: flammable liquids, corrosive chemicals, toxic substances, etc.
- Weapons and explosives: firearms, ammunition, explosives, military weapons, etc.
- Illegal and counterfeit goods: drugs, counterfeit clothes, smuggled goods, etc.
- Radioactive materials: nuclear materials, radioactive sources, etc.
- Biological cargo: live animals, virus samples, etc.
If you are unsure whether your heavy cargo can be shipped, DFH Logistics can offer free, professional advice. Contact us, and we can offer you the most suitable shipping plans.
