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Shipping Industrial Cooling Tanks for Perishables (OOG Cargo): A UK Guide
- Assess Your Cargo
- Consult a Logistics Expert
- Secure Necessary Permits and Documentation
- Packaging and Securing Your Cargo
- Port Selection and Handling
- Transportation: Land and Sea
- Comprehensive Cargo Insurance
- Destination Handling and Delivery
- Tracking and Communication
- Important Considerations: Cost and Timelines
- Shipping International Contact Information
Assess Your Cargo
Cargo Specifications
Accurately determine the dimensions (length, width, height), weight, and centre of gravity for each tank. Note any unique features such as fragile gauges, thin-walled sections, or specific lifting points. Detailed specifications are crucial for efficient and safe shipping.
Consult a Logistics Expert
Expert Guidance
Shipping International provides expert guidance. Comprehensive cargo specifications should be provided for assessment of optimal shipping methods—flat rack, specialised container, or breakbulk—and advice on necessary documentation and permits.
Secure Necessary Permits and Documentation
Essential Paperwork
Obtain all required permits and documentation for OOG cargo transport. This includes export licenses, customs declarations (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin), and permits for oversized/heavy cargo transport on roads and at ports.
Packaging and Securing Your Cargo
Protecting Your Investment
Use suitable packaging and securing methods. This might involve custom crating (plywood or steel), bracing (timber or steel beams), and specialised lifting equipment. The use of dunnage to prevent shifting is also a key consideration.
Port Selection and Handling
Efficient Port Operations
Select the most appropriate UK port based on infrastructure and heavy-lift equipment availability. Arrange stevedoring and specialised handling at both origin and destination ports, ensuring efficient and safe cargo movement.
Transportation: Land and Sea
Seamless Logistics
Arrange transport to the port using heavy-lift vehicles (low loaders, specialised trailers) that comply with all UK road regulations. Manage Ocean freight, selecting a vessel equipped to handle OOG cargo and ensuring secure lashing throughout the sea voyage.
Comprehensive Cargo Insurance
Protecting Your Investment
Secure comprehensive cargo insurance (Institute Cargo Clauses A, B, or C) to cover potential damage or loss.
Destination Handling and Delivery
Smooth Delivery
Coordinate unloading and delivery at the destination port, including customs clearance and onward transportation to your final destination.
Tracking and Communication
Stay Informed
Shipping International provides regular tracking updates and addresses any issues that may arise during the shipping process.
Important Considerations: Cost and Timelines
Planning is Key
OOG shipments typically incur higher costs than standard container shipments. Obtain detailed quotes early in the planning process. Allow ample lead time for planning, permit acquisition, and transportation arrangements. Strict adherence to regulations and safety standards is paramount for a successful shipment.
Shipping International Contact Information
Logistics expert who works with Shipping International in the UK. shippinginternational.co.uk
Tel: 0330 027 0450
