Cargo
Transporting large-diameter pipes and pipe spools
Large pipes for pipelines, power plants, water supply or industrial plants are long, round and sometimes very large in diameter. Prefabricated spools with bends and branches quickly become bulky.
What matters
- Diameter and length
- Large diameters add height and width, long pipes add length.
- Secure against rolling
- Pipes rest in cradles or on wedges and are firmly lashed.
- Pipe ends
- Bevels and coatings are protected with caps.
- Prefabrication
- Spools with bends are bulky – envelope dimensions count.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- What diameters, lengths and weights?
- How many pipes or spools?
- Are there bends or branches?
- Are the ends protected?
- Where to – site, storage, plant?
What we need from you
- Dimensions and weights
- Number
- Route
- Period
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
Share length, diameter and quantity – we check whether special transport is needed or a simpler solution will do.
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 dimensions and quantities and clarify vehicles and permits.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Transports after permit, secured against rolling and shifting.
Questions and answers: Large-diameter pipes
When are pipes a special transport?
When diameter, length or weight exceed the general limits.
How are pipes secured against rolling?
Supported in cradles or on wedges and firmly lashed.
Are coated pipes protected?
Yes, with suitable supports and lashing; end caps are fitted by the manufacturer.
Request
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Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Dimensions and weights
- Number
- Route
- Period