Full & Part Vessel Chartering
Direct global chartering of specialized heavy-lift vessels, multi-purpose general cargo ships, tugs, and ocean barges suited to bulk industrial modules.
Precision Engineering & Operations
Tailored Heavy Cargo Solutions When Freight Exceeds Conventional Parameters
Complex capital projects demand rigorous pre-transport methodology rather than improvised handling. Hemisphere’s dedicated projects division engineers end-to-end transport strategies for non-containerised, out-of-gauge (OOG), and ultra-heavy cargo across every continent.
From initial feasibility reviews and civil engineering route surveys through to quay-side port captaincy and final delivery onto foundation, our certified logistics planners integrate transport management plans, lifting diagrams, and risk assessments (RAMS) to ensure zero operational failure.
35+
Years of heavy lift & out-of-gauge execution experience
24/7
Direct on-site engineering and port-side cargo management
100%
Strict adherence to certified lifting plans, RAMS, & HSE protocols
BIFA
Award-winning excellence recognized by the British International Freight Association
Multimodal Capabilities
Comprehensive Project Cargo & Heavy Lift Architecture
By coordinating specialized road haulage, coastal barges, heavy-geared freighters, and ocean charters, we eliminate intermediate handling risks.
RoRo & Breakbulk Solutions
Roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and conventional breakbulk arrangements for wheeled machinery, rail rolling stock, civil construction assets, and industrial drums.
Out-of-Gauge (OOG) Containers
Strategic deployment of flat racks, platform flats, and open-top containers with bespoke heavy lashing, blocking, and seaworthy timber bracing.
Technical Surveys & RAMS
Swept-path analysis, bridge weight calculations, overhead utility clearances, dynamic axle loading evaluations, and formal Risk Assessments.
Letters of Credit & Compliance
Thorough examination of shipping terms, technical bill of lading issuance, certified consular invoices, and specialized project customs brokerage.
Port Agency & Stevedoring
Direct berth planning, floating crane hire, heavy tandem lifts, certified rigging teams, and cargo marshalling on port-centric quayside land.
Project Assurance
Complete Turnkey Operational Scope
Every project movement follows an audited, single-accountability workflow tailored to EPC contracts, project deadlines, and safety codes.
Detailed Route, Port & Site Geotechnical Surveys
Multi-Crane Tandem Lifting Diagrams & Rigging Calculations
Police Escorts, Permit Approvals & Street Furniture Removal
Specialist Multi-Axle Modular Transporters (SPMTs)
Heavy Industrial Export Packing & ISPM 15 Engineering Crating
Quayside Cargo Marshalling & Port Demurrage Prevention
“I can't thank Hemisphere enough for the help in delivering the T-Pylons. It's safe to say without the Hemisphere team we couldn't have undertaken a project on this scale and been as successful as we have.”Balfour Beatty Project Management • Hinkley Point C Infrastructure
Track Record
Proven Engineering & Project Freight Execution
Documented performance moving critical components for energy installations, offshore pipelines, and high-capacity infrastructure.
Power Grid • Hinkley Point C
57km T-Pylon Infrastructure Network
Coordinated the transport of oversized structural T-pylon components through restrictive rural access corridors under exact site installation sequences.
Marine • Trelleborg
Cyprus Waterline Subsea Modules
Multimodal transfer of 132 subsea buoyancy units using specialized charter vessels and tailored securing arrangements to satisfy strict offshore maritime windows.
Heavy Lift • Energy Grid
180-Tonne Power Transformer
End-to-end relocation of a 132kV supergrid transformer, incorporating heavy-axle girder trailers, bridge structural monitoring, and precision jacking to foundation.
Technical FAQ
Project Freight Forwarding Inquiries
Core operational and engineering considerations for contractors, project directors, and overseas logistics buyers.
What defines project cargo compared to conventional freight?
Project cargo refers to high-value, heavy, oversized, or time-critical shipments that cannot fit inside standard shipping containers. It requires individual technical engineering, tailored chartering, route surveys, civil permits, and specialized heavy lifting gear.
How far in advance should we engage your project team?
For heavy haulage or charter operations, engaging our team 2 to 6 months prior to shipment readiness is optimal. This provides necessary runway for highway structural surveys, statutory council notifications, permit issuance, and maritime vessel availability.
Do you manage customs clearance for temporary project imports?
Yes. Our in-house customs team manages temporary admission procedures, ATA Carnets, inward processing relief (IPR), and bonded storage solutions so duty and VAT are suspended while equipment is utilized on site or prepared for re-export.
Are lifting plans and safety statements included?
Yes. Every critical movement is supported by custom CAD lifting drawings, slinging calculations, structural spreader beam specifications, and fully accredited Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS).
Planning a Complex or Heavy-Lift Movement?
Consult with Hemisphere's project logistics directors to evaluate route feasibility, engineering requirements, and cost-efficient chartering.