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.
Precise weight, centre of gravity, and dimension measurement by qualified marine surveyor.
Naval architect designs cargo securing and seafastening arrangement for ocean transit.
Identification and nomination of heavy-lift vessel with adequate crane and deck capacity.
Coordination of terminal crane, SPMT (Self-Propelled Modular Transporter), and quay operation.
Cargo monitored throughout voyage. Marine surveyor present at load and discharge.
Discharge coordination, onward heavy transport, and site delivery.
Access to semi-submersible and heavy-lift vessels with lifts exceeding 3,000 tonnes.
Every heavy lift movement is engineered, not improvised. Seafastening drawings approved by class society.
Heavy lift operations managed in China, USA, Africa, and Europe.
Transformers, generators, gas turbines, and boiler assemblies.
Pressure vessels, reactors, and process modules for refinery and petrochemical projects.
Complete plant moves and factory equipment for manufacturing sector.
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.
Get a competitive, no-obligation freight quote from our team within 4 business hours. We cover all cargo types, all origins, and all destinations.
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