Heavy Lift Cargo

Heavy Lift Cargo
Service Overview

Heavy Lift Cargo

Heavy lift crane cargo

Specialist Transport for the World's Heaviest Cargo

Heavy lift freight involves cargo pieces that exceed standard crane and vessel handling limits — industrial transformers, pressure vessels, reactor vessels, generator sets, and oversized industrial machinery. Marwest LLC's heavy lift team coordinates with specialist heavy-lift vessel operators and stevedoring companies to move cargo that standard freight companies cannot handle.

How It Works

Our Heavy Lift Cargo Process

1

Weight & COG Survey

Precise weight, centre of gravity, and dimension measurement by qualified marine surveyor.

2

Seafastening Design

Naval architect designs cargo securing and seafastening arrangement for ocean transit.

3

Vessel Nomination

Identification and nomination of heavy-lift vessel with adequate crane and deck capacity.

4

Load Port Operations

Coordination of terminal crane, SPMT (Self-Propelled Modular Transporter), and quay operation.

5

Sea Voyage

Cargo monitored throughout voyage. Marine surveyor present at load and discharge.

6

Discharge

Discharge coordination, onward heavy transport, and site delivery.

Key Features

What's Included

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Up to 3,000T Lifts

Access to semi-submersible and heavy-lift vessels with lifts exceeding 3,000 tonnes.

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Engineering Precision

Every heavy lift movement is engineered, not improvised. Seafastening drawings approved by class society.

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Worldwide Coverage

Heavy lift operations managed in China, USA, Africa, and Europe.

Industries Served

Who Uses This Service

Power Generation

Transformers, generators, gas turbines, and boiler assemblies.

Oil & Gas

Pressure vessels, reactors, and process modules for refinery and petrochemical projects.

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Industrial Plant

Complete plant moves and factory equipment for manufacturing sector.

Why Marwest LLC

Our Competitive Advantage

3000+ Tonnes Max Single Lift
Class Approved Seafastening for Every Movement
18+ Years Heavy Project Experience
Global Port Network Access
Global Coverage

Worldwide Network

Global shipping network

From China to the World

Marwest LLC operates from offices in Houston, Atlanta, Shandong, Namibia, South Africa, and Lomé — giving every shipment local expertise at origin and destination. Our agent network extends this coverage to 45+ countries, providing compliant customs clearance, inland distribution, and client support wherever your cargo travels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

A Self-Propelled Modular Transporter is a platform vehicle used to move extremely heavy loads across port aprons and road surfaces. We coordinate SPMT operations at load and discharge ports.

Yes. Project cargo insurance is strongly recommended and we can arrange comprehensive all-risk cover for your heavy lift cargo.
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