What is Heavy Freight Transport?

 Heavy freight transport; It is the name given to the domestic or international transportation of loads that technically cannot be transported by normal trucks or trucks. It is very important to do it with a professional team, because engineering knowledge is required for this mode of transportation. The process of transporting the cargo in a short time and safely can only be carried out by experts in the field. Heavy cargo transportation is also called lowbed transportation in international platforms. The name lowbed also comes from semi-trailers produced specifically for this mode of transportation. It is also called “road train” among the people due to its length.

Why is Heavy Freight Transport Needed?

Heavy cargo transportation cannot be done by small-scale shipping companies. According to the international and domestic road transport regulations, trailers have been produced specifically for the transportation of loads that cannot be transported by normal trucks, outside of the standards. These are called lowbeds. Lowbeds are preferred because the roads are damaged during the transportation of loads above a certain weight. Special handling is required as these loads move very slowly; lowbeds give ease of transport and provide balance.

The weight of cargo carried in heavy freight transportation is limited to 150 tons on road. Seaway is used for loads that cannot be carried on the road. There are ships specially designed for heavy cargo transportation.

It is necessary to analyze the load before setting off. After the analysis, the transportation condition is determined for the load. Then the freight is loaded through work machines. As a result of the analysis, the transportation process starts in the direction of the route determined according to the location where the freight should reach. It is also important for the team to be professional. They need to know the international road rules and shape the processes accordingly. In addition, the fact that the vehicle is not stuck at customs and insured shows the professionalism of the logistics firm.