Cargo
Transporting long and heavy steel girders
Steel girders for halls, bridges or buildings are often much longer than normal load beds and sometimes very heavy. Length determines vehicle and route, weight determines axle loads – and assembly determines delivery sequence.
What matters
- Over-length
- Extendable trailers or steerable dollies make long girders transportable.
- Bends
- Long girders need room – bends and roundabouts are checked.
- Load securing
- Girders are secured against sliding and tipping; edges protected.
- Assembly sequence
- Girders arrive in the order in which they are installed.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- How long, wide and heavy is the largest girder?
- How many girders in total?
- Is there an assembly sequence?
- What is the site access like?
- Who lifts at destination?
What we need from you
- Parts list with dimensions and weights
- Site and access
- Assembly dates
- Lifting options
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
Protected coating and edges – we secure your girders so they arrive undamaged.
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 lengths, weights and route and clarify vehicles, permits and escorts.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Transports after permit, delivery in assembly sequence.
Questions and answers: Steel girders
From what length does a steel girder need special transport?
When it exceeds the generally permitted vehicle length. Then a permit and suitable vehicle are needed.
Can girders be delivered in assembly sequence?
Yes, if permits are in place and the sequence is coordinated.
How are coated girders protected?
With edge protectors and suitable lashing so that the coating is not damaged.
Request
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Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Parts list with dimensions and weights
- Site and access
- Assembly dates
- Lifting options