We have previously discussed the importance of knowing how to transport fragile items such as ceramics, or even how to transport renewable energy machinery. Today, however, we would like to talk about the keys to transporting heavy goods, as in many cases, poor management of this type of transport can lead to financial losses for both the company sending the goods and the carrier.
Transport of heavy goods: Definition of the goods
Heavy goods are characterised by the fact that they are wide, long and tall and also have a high weight due to the material they are made of. In most cases, we are talking about materials such as aluminium or other metals.
Just as in other cases we have mentioned the importance of knowing how to position and secure pallets, the transport of heavy goods requires the use of specific tools and machinery for their transport. We are talking about cranes, lifting trestles and other types of infrastructure.
Heavy goods transport: What to consider?
Whether it is a supply, import or export operation, it is important to be able to guarantee minimum conditions so that the shipment is done correctly and the goods arrive at their destination in the right condition.
1. Safety
In addition to securing the goods and preventing them from falling or shifting, it is very important to distribute the load correctly on the lorry so as to avoid breakage or chafing. It is also important to bear in mind that the shifting or tipping of heavy goods on a lorry can even lead to a serious accident on the road.
2. Loading and unloading
The people in charge of these operations play a very important role here. They must be fully qualified and have the necessary machinery to be able to carry out these actions.
3. Storage
We must have the necessary warehouses at both origin and destination. In addition, these warehouses must be properly monitored to guarantee the security and control of the goods, as in general, when we talk about heavy goods, we are also talking about really expensive goods.
4. Sorting and control of the goods
Here we have to take into account the civil liability for the goods, which in this case corresponds to the transport operator in question. As we said, heavy goods usually involve a significant cost due to the expensive material, as well as the capital goods and logistics that entail a high investment, hence, if any damage or incident occurs with respect to the goods produced by the transporter, it is the responsibility of the operator.
CST Group: Specialists in heavy goods transport
When choosing a transport operator for this type of goods, it is necessary to take into account factors such as safety, professionalism and experience. CST Grupo has 30 years of experience behind it, transporting goods of all kinds by land, air and sea, always guaranteeing the care and arrival of the cargo at its destination in perfect condition.
If you need more information or a quote, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to send you a personalised quote.
