Cargo
Transporting large steel structures
Trusses, frames, platforms, stair towers and plant structures are rarely heavy relative to their size – but bulky. Whether they travel pre-assembled or in parts decides permit, vehicle and assembly effort.
What matters
- Bulky geometry
- Irregular shapes make support and securing harder.
- Pre-assembled or dismantled
- Pre-assembly saves site time but can make transport more complex.
- Deformation
- Long, slender pieces must not distort when lifted and lashed.
- Assembly sequence
- Deliver pieces in installation order.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Which structure, with envelope dimensions and weight?
- Pre-assembled or in parts?
- How many pieces?
- Where and how is lifting done?
- Is there an assembly plan?
What we need from you
- Envelope dimensions and weights
- Parts list
- Site
- Assembly dates
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
Talk to us before deciding on pre-assembly – we show you which split makes the transport easiest.
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 envelope dimensions and divisibility and propose a transport solution.
- 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 structures
Should a steel structure be transported pre-assembled?
That depends on the project. Pre-assembly saves site time but can make permit and vehicle more complex.
Which dimensions do you need for bulky structures?
The envelope dimensions – the greatest length, width and height – and the weight.
How is deformation avoided during transport?
Through suitable supports and lashing points; where needed with transport bracing fitted by the fabricator.
Request
Request for this topic: Steel structures
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Envelope dimensions and weights
- Parts list
- Site
- Assembly dates