Countries & regions
Heavy and out-of-gauge transport to Austria
Austria is both a destination and a transit country. Special transports need an Austrian authorisation; depending on the route several federal provinces are involved. Alpine routes bring gradients, tunnels and narrow valleys.
What matters
- Authorisation
- Depending on the route by the competent provincial authorities, with conditions.
- Alpine routes
- Gradients, tunnels and bends affect vehicle choice and route.
- Travel times
- Night and weekend rules for trucks and special transports.
- Bridges
- Check load capacity in valleys and on pass roads.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Where in Austria, or transit to Italy?
- Dimensions and weight?
- Are there tunnels or passes on the route?
- Which time window?
- What is the access at destination like?
What we need from you
- Destination or transit
- Dimensions and weight
- Time window
- Access
Preparation: You hand over the cargo ready for loading with known lifting points – dismantling, assembly and foundation work are handled by your team or your installation partner.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Feasibility check per project with questions on missing values
- Coordination of permits, escort vehicles, route surveys and lifting equipment via partners
- Quote with the agreed scope once the transport can be planned
Good to know
Planning from Berlin, execution with partners along the route – you have one contact for the whole project.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state the cargo, dimensions and weight per piece with units, rough route and time window – marking anything unknown.
- 02
Review
We check route, authorisation requirements and travel times and clarify partners.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Transport after authorisation, at the approved times.
Questions and answers: Austria
Who grants authorisations for special transports in Austria?
The competent provincial authorities – depending on the route, several may be involved.
What should be considered on Alpine routes?
Gradients, tunnels, tight bends and bridges in valleys. They determine vehicle and route.
Are there customs formalities?
No, Germany – Austria is intra-EU. The Austrian authorisation and travel times are what count.
Request
Request for this topic: Austria
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Destination or transit
- Dimensions and weight
- Time window
- Access