Route surveys
Physical surveys of the road corridor, checking bridge capacity, overhead clearance and turning radii.
Project and break bulk cargo
Cargo that does not fit a container needs a plan before it needs a price. We survey first, then quote.
Overview
Project & Break Bulk Cargo with King Freight Maritime
Project cargo is not simply large freight. It is an engineering exercise with a shipping component — the lift plan, the lashing calculation, the road survey and the port approval all have to work together before a single rupee of freight is worth discussing.
King Freight Maritime handles over-dimensional and heavy-lift movements out of Indian ports: transformers, pressure vessels, plant modules, structural steel and machinery that will not go in a box.
What is included
Lashing and stowage plans
Securing calculations prepared and approved for the vessel and the voyage.
Lift coordination
Cranes, barges, hydraulic axles and stevedores coordinated at load and discharge.
Marine insurance
All-risk cover arranged for cargo where a single piece carries most of the value.
Port approvals
Berth applications, heavy-lift permissions and port authority coordination handled in advance.
Milestone reporting
Written progress reporting at each stage, because project cargo has stakeholders beyond logistics.
At a glance
| Cargo type | Typical method | Key planning input |
|---|---|---|
| Over-dimensional but liftable | Flat rack or open top container | Exact dimensions and centre of gravity |
| Heavy single pieces | Break bulk on conventional vessel | Weight, lifting points, lift plan |
| Plant modules | Chartered vessel or MPP | Stowage plan and discharge port capability |
| Long structural cargo | Flat rack with overhang | Overhang declaration and securing plan |
| High-value machinery | Break bulk with marine survey | Survey report and insurance valuation |
Every project movement is priced individually. Send dimensions, weight, lifting points and both addresses, and we will come back with a method statement before a rate.
Documents we will need
- General arrangement drawing
- Weight and dimension certificate
- Centre of gravity and lifting point details
- Route survey report
- Method statement
- Marine insurance valuation
- Port and road permits
Frequently asked questions
When does cargo become project cargo?
When it exceeds the dimensions or weight a standard container can take, or when moving it requires equipment and permissions beyond a normal trailer and terminal. Practically, anything over about 40 tonnes per piece, or wider than roughly 3 metres, starts needing a plan rather than a booking.
How far in advance should project cargo be planned?
Six to twelve weeks is normal, and complex movements need longer. Route surveys, permits, vessel space for break bulk and crane availability all have lead times that cannot be compressed by paying more.
What is a route survey and why does it cost money?
A route survey physically checks the entire road corridor for obstructions — bridge load ratings, overhead cables, culverts, turning radii, tree lines. It costs money because it takes engineers and time, and it saves considerably more than it costs. Discovering a low bridge with a 90-tonne transformer already on the trailer is the alternative.
Do you handle the insurance?
We arrange all-risk marine cover through licensed underwriters. For project cargo we strongly recommend an independent marine warranty surveyor as well, particularly where a single piece represents most of the consignment value.
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Ready to move your next shipment?
Send us the lane and the commodity. We will come back with a rate, a cut-off date and the documents you need — within one working day.