Project Cargo & Out‑of‑Gauge Shipping from the UK

Project cargo specialists in Southampton covering all of UK. Moving heavy, oversized, or unusual shipments worldwide safely, and cost effectively.

Why Choose Us for Project and OOG Cargo?

  • Decades of experience in transportation of break‑bulk, out‑of‑gauge (OOG), and Individualised advice: Our experienced, friendly staff take you through transportation possibilities, formalities, and cargo preparation.
  • State-of-the-art equipment: Open-top containers, flat racks, flatbed trailers, and specialist lift equipment render even complex cargos a breeze.
  • Global partner network: Specialists in packing, crating, securing, lashing, and port handling and over-land transportation.
  • End-to-end service: Consolidation, custom clearance, port lashing, inland delivery, and competitive freight rates.
Science laboratory shipped to USA via a 40ft flat rack

Services We Offer

Break-Bulk & Abnormal Cargo

  1. Ideal for goods that are too large to go in standard or open‑top containers—such as enormous yachts, factory parts, steel installations, or industrial plants. Shipped as flat racks or as loose break‑bulk and loaded safely at port or depot.
  2. Out‑of‑Gauge (OOG) Transport
    Complete compliant oversized freight transportation—like police and escort, secure inland transportation, stevedoring, port lashing, and storage options. Your freight is carefully and accurately handled.
  3. Flat-Rack Container Shipping
    Flexible solutions for bulky or heavyweight cargo. Choose 20 ft or 40 ft flat racks—considering that 20 ft offers more end‑wall clearance (~2.23 m vs 1.94 m) when transporting taller items.


Streamlined and Secure

Planning & Route Design – We assess cargo information (weight, size, destination), decide modes of transportation, and secure route permits.

Cargo Prep & Handling – Crating/packing, load planning, lashing, and securing—taken care of by experts for ultimate protection.

Transport & Tracking – Sea arrangements (break‑bulk, flat rack) are possible, as are RoRo, and multi‑modal, and 24/7 tracking of land deliveries.

Port Services – Stevedoring, customs clearance, on-site lashing, and port storage, and inland collection/delivery.

Final Delivery & Support – Off-loading assistance, cranage, and unloading at your site—hassle-free and customer-orientated.

Flat-Rack Containers: Built for Heavy and Oversized Cargo

 Flat-rack containers are designed with a strong base, making them ideal for transporting heavy and oversized items like steel structures, industrial equipment, and machinery. Their open sides provide excellent flexibility for loading, especially when it comes to long or irregularly shaped cargo.

These containers are particularly useful for shipping large items such as yachts, which can be loaded across multiple flat racks placed side-by-side on a vessel.

One key detail to remember is the difference in end-wall height between container sizes:

  • 20 ft flat rack: approx. 2.231 meters (91.4 inches)
  • 40 ft flat rack: approx. 1.943 meters (76.1 inches)

A shipment that comfortably fits within the height limit of a 20 ft flat rack may exceed the limit on a 40 ft version—so planning is essential.