Heavy Machinery & Out-of-Gauge (OOG) Project Cargo Logistics Turkey
Turkey’s robust machinery manufacturing industry exports excavators, power transformers, metal processing equipment, and heavy industrial plant modules globally. Brosan Lojistik’s project cargo division provides end-to-end heavy-haul transport solutions, managing hydraulic lowbed trailers with payloads up to 85 tonnes. We handle swept-path route simulations, bridge structural calculations, Karayolları (KGM) special permits, overhead wire lifts, and European police escorts.
Operational Standards
Operational Performance & SLA Commitments
Multi-axle modular hydraulic lowbed trailers for heavy industrial plants
Maximum telescopic extendable deck length for long industrial structures
Physical bridge stress calculations, overhead clearance, and swept-path surveys
Official KGM special road transport permits and European police convoys
Specialized Capabilities
End-to-End Specialized Supply Chain Capabilities
Extendable Lowbed & Modular Trailer Fleets
3-axle to 8-axle hydraulic steering trailers with loading deck heights down to 30 cm for tall equipment clearance under European motorway overpasses.
Route Swept-Path Feasibility Engineering
Rigorous advance route surveys across Turkish highways, border bridges, and European mountain passes, verifying turning radii and tunnel profiles.
Official Permits & Police Escorts (BF3 / BF4)
Complete procurement of special transport permits from the Turkish Directorate of Highways (KGM) and coordination of civilian and police escort convoys across Europe.
Port Heavy-Lift & Maritime Ro-Ro Handling
Direct drive-on loading onto Ro-Ro vessels at Pendik, Derince, and Gemport, combined with mobile crane tandem lifts for breakbulk ocean vessels.
Dedicated Equipment & Fleet Standards
Engineered Transport Equipment & International Standards
4-Axle Extendable Lowbed
Deck 9.30m extends to 16.50m × 2.55m to 3.00m, 48,000 kg payload, hydraulic steering axles for tall machinery and excavators.
8-Axle Modular Heavy Transporter
Goldhofer THP modular platform lines, payload up to 85,000 kg for power transformers and wind turbines.
Low-Profile Vessel Deck Trailer
Well deck length 7.00m, 35cm ground clearance, 38,000 kg payload, engineered for tall >3.8m cargo under bridges.
40ft Flat Rack Maritime Unit
CSC certified ocean flat rack container with certified high-tensile chain lashings for maritime breakbulk transit.
Manufacturing & Receiving Clusters
Connecting Turkish Manufacturing Gateways to European Industrial Clusters
Turkish Manufacturing Origins & OIZ Hubs
- Ankara (OSTİM & İvedik Heavy Machinery OIZ, Sincan)
- Konya (Heavy Agricultural & Industrial Machinery Cluster)
- Kocaeli / Derince / Dilovası (Steel Mills, Cranes & Heavy Fabrication)
- Izmir / Aliağa (Heavy Engineering, Turbines & Marine Equipment)
- Bursa / Nilüfer (Metalworking, Stamping Presses & Machine Tools)
European Receiving Hubs & Assembly Clusters
- Ruhr Valley & Stuttgart / Mannheim (German industrial heartland)
- Port of Rotterdam & Antwerp industrial basin
- Katowice & Silesia heavy industrial corridor
- Linz & Graz steel and machinery complexes
- Ploiești & Constanța industrial and energy zones
Regulatory Compliance & Customs
Trade Compliance, Tariffs & Certification Matrix
Certifications & Frameworks
- Karayolları Genel Müdürlüğü (KGM) Special Transport Permits
- European Special Transit Road Authorization (§70 StVZO Germany)
- VDI 2700 Heavy Cargo Load Securing Compliance
- Charterers Liability & Project Cargo Marine Insurance
Applicable GTİP / HS Tariffs
- GTİP 8429 (Self-Propelled Excavators & Earthmoving)
- GTİP 8479 (Machines Having Individual Functions)
- GTİP 8504 (Electrical Transformers)
- GTİP 8456-8463 (Machine Tools for Metalworking)
Sector FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: Heavy Machinery & Project Cargo
What parameters classify a shipment as Out-of-Gauge (OOG) project cargo?
In European and Turkish road transport, any cargo exceeding standard trailer dimensions (13.6m length, 2.48m width, 2.70m height) or surpassing standard gross vehicle weight limits (40,000 kg total gross weight) is classified as oversized/abnormal indivisible load requiring special permits and equipment.
How long does it take to secure special transit permits for oversized machinery?
Standard transit permits across Turkey and the Balkan/EU transit corridor typically take 7 to 14 business days, depending on dimension and weight classification. For super-heavy loads requiring bridge structural assessments, lead times can extend to 3 to 4 weeks.
Can Brosan Lojistik handle sea transport for machinery that is too wide for road transit?
Yes. We regularly utilize heavy-lift Ro-Ro vessels from Turkish ports (Derince, Pendik, Çeşme, Mersin) to European ports (Trieste, Toulon, Antwerp, Rotterdam), completely bypassing restrictive highway bridges and road tolls.
Is comprehensive marine and heavy-lift cargo insurance included?
We offer all-risks Project Cargo Insurance covering transit, loading, lashing, and discharge operations, based on Institute Cargo Clauses (A) with specialized coverage for heavy rigging.
Planning an Oversized Heavy-Haul Movement from Turkey?
Speak with our heavy-haul project engineers for route surveys, axle load calculations, lowbed availability, and permit timelines.
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1. Transportation Mode & Routing
Select shipping mode and transport origins
Road FTL (Full Truckload)
Dedicated 13.6m Tilt & Mega Trailers
Direct door-to-door transit across Europe & UK. 90–100 m³ volume, up to 24,500 kg net cargo payload. Express double-driver options available.
Road LTL (Groupage / Part Load)
Consolidated Pallet Freight
Cost-effective partial truckload with weekly scheduled departures from Istanbul, Bursa, and Izmir to European cross-dock hubs.
Sea FCL (Full Container)
20ft, 40ft & 40HC Containers
Direct carrier contracts via Ambarlı, Mersin, Aliağa, and Gemlik ports to major European, North American, and Middle Eastern ocean hubs.
Sea LCL (Consolidation)
Shared Ocean Container Space
Ship individual pallets and crates globally via CFS consolidation. Pay only for the volume (CBM) and weight (W/M) you use.
Air Cargo Express
Scheduled Airlines & Freighter Charters
Next-flight-out express freight from Istanbul mega-hub (IST/SAW) for urgent automotive, aerospace, pharma, and high-value cargo.
Ro-Ro Intermodal
Sea Bridge (Pendik/Trieste) + Rail
Green, border-congestion-free multimodal logistics bypassing Balkan transit permits. Direct sea crossing to Italy/France connected to European rail.
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