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Project Cargo refers to the transportation of large, heavy, high-value, or complex pieces of equipment that cannot fit into standard containers. This includes Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC), which exceeds the standard dimensions of road/rail infrastructure.
Moving such cargo requires not just a truck, but precise engineering. It involves detailed Route Surveys to check bridge strength and overhead wire clearance, obtaining special road permits, and often chartering specialized Breakbulk Vessels or Aircraft.
Technical feasibility study of the transport route. We identify choke points, bridge load limits, and turning radiuses to ensure the cargo can pass safely.
Deployment of Goldhofer/Volvo hydraulic modular trailers. These distribute the weight of super-heavy loads evenly to protect road infrastructure.
Booking space on Breakbulk or RORO vessels for cargo that cannot be containerized. We handle hook-to-hook operations at the port.
Assistance with registering Project Imports under Heading 98.01 of Customs Tariff to avail concessional duty rates for setting up new plants.
Industrial-grade packaging and securing of cargo on Flat Racks or Open Tops. Certified lashing to prevent movement during high-sea transit.
Temporary bypass construction, strengthening of bridges, or removal of obstacles (signboards/wires) to facilitate movement of ODC convoys.
Project logistics is vital for core industries. We have successfully executed complex movements for India's leading infrastructure and energy sectors.
Transformers, Turbines, Wind Blades.
Distillation Columns, Pipes, Drilling Rigs.
Cranes, Earth Movers, Tunnel Borers.
Press Lines, Assembly Robots, Paint Shops.
Showcasing our heavy lifts.
[Image of Heavy Machinery being loaded onto a ship]Route reconnaissance and method statement creation.
Engineering drawings, lifting plans, and permit applications.
Deployment of cranes, hydraulic axles, and manpower.
Executed with police escorts and pilot vehicles.
Unloading at foundation and final handover.
General logistics moves boxes; Project Cargo moves the infrastructure of nations. CloudDesk provides the blueprint.
A 5-meter wide cargo cannot pass through a 4.8-meter wide tunnel. CloudDesk performs a Physical & Digital Route Survey before the cargo even leaves the factory. We identify low-hanging wires, weak bridges, and sharp turns,creating a "Route Clearance Protocol" that ensures zero mid-way bottlenecks.
Project cargo often requires specialized Breakbulk vessels,followed by heavy-duty Hydraulic Axle Trailers. CloudDesk coordinates the"Crane-to-Axle" transfer at the port, ensuring that specialized lifting equipment is standing by the moment the ship berths to avoid massive port-stay penalties.
Under Heading 98.01 of the Customs Tariff, entire projects can be imported at a concessional duty rate.CloudDesk manages the Project Import Registration, ensuring all individual shipments—from nuts and bolts to giant reactors—are assessed under a single project umbrella for maximum tax savings.
We don't just "drop and go." CloudDesk provides Loading/Unloading Supervision. Our engineers oversee the "Lashing and Securing" of the cargo to ensure it survives high-seas turbulence and bumpy inland roads without shifting an inch.
Any cargo that is too big or too heavy to fit into a standard 20ft or 40ft container. This includes "Over-Dimensional" (width/height) and "Over-Weight" (tonnage) shipments that require Flat Racks, Open Tops, or Breakbulk vessels.
It is a method of shipping where cargo is loaded individually onto the ship's deck or hold, rather than inside a container. It’s the standard for massive pipes, boilers, and heavy machinery.
For extremely heavy cargo (over 50–100 tons), standard trucks fail. We use Multi-Axle Hydraulic Trailers that can distribute weight evenly and tilt to navigate uneven terrain, ensuring the cargo stays level.
Yes. You need "Over Dimensional" permits from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and often state-level police clearances. CloudDesk’s Compliance Team handles these permits for every state the cargo traverses.
Yes, if the project falls under specific government schemes like EPCG or if it is a "Mega Power Project" or "Infrastructure Project" with a valid Essentiality Certificate. CloudDesk helps you secure these certificates.
For cargo exceeding specific width/length limits, an escort vehicle with warning lights is mandatory to guide traffic. CloudDesk provides Pilot Cars to ensure public safety and legal compliance during transit.
Usually, no. You need a "Loading & Unloading" add-on and often a "Marine Warranty Survey" (MWS). CloudDesk works with specialized underwriters to provide tailored project insurance that covers the high risks of heavy lifting.
It is a document issued by a certified surveyor confirming that the cargo has been secured (lashed) properly to the vessel or trailer. Without this, most insurance claims for transit damage will be rejected.