Break bulk and project transport

Special transport for heavy goods

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Break bulk is suitable for special loads such as machines, plant components or steel products that require individual planning and processing due to their size, weight and shape. Swiss Post Cargo plans the appropriate transport chain and coordinates transport modes, special equipment, load securing, customs and international partners.

The benefits for you

Individual feasibility testing and transport planning for oversized goods.
Suitable transport modes and special equipment depending on size, weight, shape and handling requirements.
Coordination of the international transport chain, including pre- and onward carriage.
Professional load securing and tailored special handling for large, heavy or exceptional goods.
Documentation, customs clearance and transparent status information from a single source.

Here’s how it works

Clarify request and transport data
You send us the details of your load: dimensions, weight, center of gravity, packaging, collection location, destination, time slot, Incoterms and available documents.
Check feasibility
We check the route, suitable transport modes, transshipment points, possible permits and suitable partners for your special cargo.

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Goods that are particularly suitable for project transport

Our service is particularly suitable for international special loads that cannot be transported using standard means of transport:

Machinery and plant components
Steel and metal products
Heavy individual parts
Exceptional project loads
Special loads for energy, infrastructure, construction and industrial projects

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Sea freight

Cost-efficient transport for large volumes on international routes.

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Do you have any questions about your break bulk or project transport?

Contact us directly or send us your request using the contact form. We will check your request and advise you on the right solution.

Matthias Lenggenhager

Telephone: +41 (0) 43 501 36 15

mlenggenhager@intralog.ch

Quote request

Do you already have your transport details ready? Then send us your request using the contact form.

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FAQs about break bulk and project transport

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Plan project transport

We tailor the right solution to your individual needs – including pre-carriage, transshipment, main journey, onward carriage and any interfaces between different transport modes.

Coordinate load securing and handling

We coordinate packaging, security concepts, loading and special handling with the partners involved.

Delivery and handover

We coordinate the relevant transport and customs documents, monitor processing and provide transparent information on the status through to delivery.

Air freight

Fast worldwide transport for time-critical consignments.

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Partial and full loads

Flexible transport for large volumes – efficient and Europe-wide.

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Individual planning and feasibility analysis

There is no standard solution for break bulk. We check which type of transport and route are suitable for each load. Decisive factors include dimensions, weight, center of gravity, packaging, time slot and special handling requirements.

Transport modes and special equipment

Different solutions are possible depending on the load – for example, special trucks, special trailers, cargo aircraft or conventional sea freight. Combinations of different transport modes are also possible.

International transport chain

We coordinate pre-carriage, transshipment at suitable ports or terminals, international transport and onward carriage, ensuring that all the specialist partners involved work seamlessly together.

Load securing and special handling

Large, heavy or unusually shaped goods have special packaging, loading and securing requirements. We take these into account at the planning stage and coordinate them along the transport chain.

Documentation and customs

We provide support with the relevant transport and customs documents and coordinate the necessary processes for international transport.

Prices and availability

Break bulk transport is planned and calculated individually. Price and availability are based on factors such as the route, dimensions, weight, handling costs, required permits and desired scope of services. Contact us without obligation using our contact form.

What is meant by “project transport”?

Project transport is an individually planned and coordinated transport solution for large, heavy or logistically challenging goods. These include machinery, plant components, steel structures, heavy individual parts and exceptional project loads. Different transport modes, special vehicles, permits and loading concepts are combined depending on the load.

What is meant by “break bulk”?

Break bulk refers to bulk goods transported as a single loading unit in sea freight, rather than in a container. These include machinery, components, crates, bundles and palletized goods. Container solutions such as open top containers or flat racks and ro/ro transport services are not included.

What’s the difference between project transport and break bulk?

Project transport refers to the individual planning and coordination of a demanding transport solution involving one or more transport modes. Break bulk, by contrast, is a specific form of maritime transport. This means that break bulk can be part of project transport, but project transport doesn’t necessarily have to include break bulk and isn’t always carried out by sea.

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Break bulk and project transport

Content

At a glance

The benefits for you

Here’s how it works

Clarify request and transport data

Check feasibility

Details on the break bulk and project transport

Goods that are particularly suitable for project transport

This might interest you too

Sea freight

Do you have any questions about your break bulk or project transport?

Matthias Lenggenhager

Quote request

FAQs about break bulk and project transport

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Swiss Post Cargo

Plan project transport

Coordinate load securing and handling

Delivery and handover

Air freight

Partial and full loads