The term “exceptional transport” says it all: anything that falls outside standard dimensions or weights can be classified under this type of transport. A regular method of transportation is no longer sufficient, and special vehicles and expertise are required.
From large construction or road-building machines to silos and heavy components for wind turbines, for example. Even complete train carriages and passenger buses can be transported from the factory to their final destination using exceptional or heavy transport. One thing, however, is crucial: customization.
First and foremost, customization is essential to analyze the non-standard size or weight (or both) and then select the right equipment for the job. A transport provider that offers quality and flexibility makes smart use of modular equipment. This way, every object to be transported can be fitted with exactly the transport modules needed to ensure safe delivery from point A to point B.
But it’s not just about equipment. To keep heavy transport 100% safe and efficient, qualified and experienced personnel at the transport company are a top priority. These are the people who load and unload, secure objects to the transport vehicle, and follow traffic regulations during the journey. For that, you need know-how and a passion for the transport profession.
Equipment and people are certainly key factors. In addition, there’s the paperwork involved in such transport. Transport within or outside the Netherlands? Crossing one border or several? Then permits and exemptions are required, and a reputable transporter has everything in place to meet deadlines and ensure administrative tasks don’t become an obstacle.
Then there’s route planning. Over major roads to an easily accessible area, or to a location with limited maneuvering space, unpaved roads, sharp bends, or overhanging obstacles? During transport, many things can go wrong, and route planning is perhaps one of the most complex tasks.
Accidents, traffic jams, and unexpected roadworks can throw a wrench in the works during transport. An experienced transport company stays informed about planned activities and ensures proper and swift transport guidance at bottlenecks to deliver the cargo to the agreed location as quickly as possible.
Heavy transport requires a combination of many disciplines, and this article highlights only a few. What is clear, however, is that customization is always essential!
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