TGF Service
Project Cargo Thailand
Freight coordination for oversized, overweight, or high-value equipment shipments that fall outside standard container or air cargo dimensions.
Quick Answer
Project cargo covers shipments that don't fit standard container or air cargo handling — oversized machinery, industrial equipment, breakbulk items, or high-value single pieces that need route surveys, specialized lifting/handling equipment, and often a combination of transport modes to move from origin to a project site. Unlike standard FCL/LCL or air freight, project cargo typically requires a route and feasibility assessment before booking — checking bridge clearances, road widths, port crane capacity, and site access — because a standard container or truck route may not be physically able to carry the cargo. TGF works through the planning stage first, confirming dimensions, weight, and site access constraints, before committing to a transport method, since the wrong assumption at that stage is expensive to correct mid-shipment.
Ideal For
- Manufacturers or EPC contractors moving industrial equipment
- Businesses importing machinery too large for standard containers
- Single high-value shipments needing specialized handling
- Projects requiring coordinated multi-modal transport to a site
Features
- Route and feasibility survey coordination
- Specialized equipment sourcing — flatbed, low-bed trailer, crane
- Multi-modal routing for oversized cargo
- Site delivery and access planning
- Coordination with heavy-lift/breakbulk carriers when needed
How It Works
How It Works
- 1
Cargo specification & site access review
Dimensions, weight, and site access constraints are gathered upfront.
- 2
Route/feasibility survey
The route is checked for clearance, road width, and handling capacity along the way.
- 3
Equipment & carrier sourcing
Specialized equipment and carriers are sourced to match the cargo's requirements.
- 4
Transport execution & permits
Transport proceeds with any required oversize/overweight permits in place.
- 5
Site delivery & offload coordination
Cargo is delivered and offloaded at the project site with the necessary equipment.
Documents
Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Equipment/cargo specification sheet (dimensions, weight, center of gravity)
Bill of Lading (for the ocean/breakbulk leg if used)
Oversize/overweight road transport permits (route-dependent)
Cost Factors
- Cargo dimensions and weight, which drive equipment and permit needs
- Route survey findings — detours, escort requirements
- Specialized equipment availability
- Number of transport modes/handoffs involved
- Site access constraints at delivery
Risks to Plan Around
- Route or site access assumptions turning out to be wrong after booking
- Permit or escort requirements discovered late
- Equipment availability constraints during peak project seasons
- Damage risk from improper lifting/lashing on oversized pieces
Frequently Asked Questions
When does a shipment count as project cargo instead of standard FCL?
When cargo dimensions or weight exceed what a standard container or truck route can handle, requiring a route survey, specialized equipment, or permits before it can move.
Why is a route survey necessary before booking?
A route survey confirms bridge clearances, road widths, and crane/handling capacity along the way — skipping it risks discovering mid-shipment that a planned route can't physically accommodate the cargo.
Does project cargo always require multiple transport modes?
Not always — some project cargo moves on a single mode, but many shipments to inland sites combine sea or road with specialized final-mile transport.
What information does TGF need to start planning a project cargo move?
Dimensions, weight, center of gravity, origin, and site access details are the starting point — this information shapes the route survey and equipment sourcing that follow.
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