Planning
Allowing realistic lead time for heavy and project transport
A normal truck is often available the next day, a heavy transport rarely. Feasibility checks, permits, route surveys, special vehicles, escorts and cranes take time – and all must fit the same date.
What matters
- Permit
- Often the longest lead time – very different depending on country and route.
- Partners
- Special vehicles, escorts and cranes are in demand, especially at seasonal peaks.
- Data
- Missing values delay everything – early clarity saves time.
- Buffer
- Weather, authority conditions and roadworks can move dates.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- When are the goods ready for transport?
- When must they be at destination?
- Are dimensions and weights fixed?
- Is the time window flexible?
- Are there dependencies on assembly or site?
What we need from you
- Ready date
- Target date
- Data status
- Flexibility
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
The earlier you request, the more room we have for permits and partners – we give you the realistic lead time after the review.
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
After the review we state a realistic lead time for your project.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Permits and partners are planned towards the target date.
Questions and answers: Allowing realistic lead time
How much lead time does a heavy transport need?
That depends mainly on the permit. After the review we state a realistic lead time.
Is a heavy transport possible at short notice?
Sometimes, if no permit or an existing permit suffices and partners are available.
How can I save time?
Request early and state dimensions, weights and centre of gravity as reliably as possible.
Request
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Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Ready date
- Target date
- Data status
- Flexibility