Heavy Machinery Transport and Logistics

Wallis Shipping is a specialist freight forwarding company providing heavy machinery transport and machinery logistics for plant, industrial and production equipment of all shapes and sizes. Businesses across a wide range of industries rely on us because our freight management expertise ensures that every international transportation plan prioritises safety, cost efficiency and the most suitable combination of sea, air, road and rail.

Since 1987, we have developed tailored machinery transport solutions for customers in construction, agriculture, mining and air movement. From route and load planning to packing, stowage, export documentation and final delivery, our experienced team plans each machinery move around the equipment, destination, timescale and specific requirements of the job.

Heavy Equipment and Machinery Transport

Whether you are shipping a bulldozer, an excavator or a crane, our experienced staff know what is required to transport heavy equipment in a safe and economical shipping configuration. We have shipped complete production lines for global manufacturers, as well as submarines used in oil exploration and propulsion equipment for the world’s largest ships.

Every job begins with accurate information about the machine, including its dimensions, weight, collection point, destination and site access. This allows our skilled team to identify the most suitable packing, lifting equipment and transport configuration while addressing potential issues before the move begins.

Exports Around the World

Over the years, Wallis Shipping has exported plant machinery to destinations around the world through its trusted global network. Regular destinations have included the Middle East, particularly Dubai, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, as well as China, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia in Asia.

The loads we have handled range from pallets of vital components that have kept car production lines running in Mexico City and ship spares that have kept vessels moving in Singapore to trenchers, mining tractors and 30-metre-long Archimedean screw pumps destined for Egypt.

For larger or out-of-gauge loads, we can coordinate route planning, low-loader transport and road escort arrangements, while sourcing specialist heavy lifting equipment through trusted partners. This expert handling helps manage abnormal loads safely and supports reliable delivery to the final site.

Heavy Machinery Moving and Project Planning

Each plan is built around a detailed inventory of the machinery, including its dimensions, weight, value, packing status, access at the collection and delivery sites, and any hazardous materials. The risk involved varies according to the load and route, so we assess safety concerns, handling requirements and documentation at an early stage.

Where machinery moves involve abnormal loads, we can work with transport partners to carry out route surveys and identify any permits, escort vehicles or road closures required for the route by the relevant authorities. Early project management helps reduce delays, minimise the risk of damage occurring and protect valuable equipment and other high-value items while keeping the job on schedule.

Machinery Transport by Sea, Air, Road and Rail

Our project team will recommend the most suitable transport method for the load, route, budget and timescale. Options can include airfreight on a charter aircraft, sea freight using Ro-Ro, breakbulk, flat-rack or open-top equipment, and road or rail services. Where suitable, machinery can also be dismantled and packed into a 20-foot or 40-foot container.

For complex international machinery transport, we can combine air, sea and land services within one coordinated multimodal plan. For UK and European road legs, we can source an appropriate machinery haulage or plant transport solution through trusted suppliers.

Packing, Stowage, Documentation and Insurance

Our team can advise on container stowage, export packing and the documentation required before cargo leaves the UK. Heavy machinery, industrial machinery and other industrial equipment may require commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, licences or destination-specific customs documents. Getting these details right at an early stage helps reduce delays and avoid unnecessary costs.

Cargo insurance is not included automatically, but Wallis Shipping can provide a separate freight insurance quotation through trusted marine insurance brokers. If cargo insurance is required, share the declared cargo value and destination when requesting your machinery transport quote so that suitable cover can be discussed.

Machinery We Transport

Wallis Shipping can assess machinery transport requirements for a broad range of plant and industrial equipment, including:

Cranes
Excavators
Bulldozers
Trenchers
Tractors and farm machinery
Mining equipment and construction plant
Archimedean screw pumps
Harvesters
Propulsion equipment
Construction and mining machinery
Tunnel-boring machines
Production equipment and complete production lines

Can we help with your machinery logistics?

Get a Machinery Transport Quote

Contact our team with the machinery dimensions, weight, collection point, destination and required timescale. We will assess the load and recommend a suitable transport solution.

Request a Machinery Transport Quote

Plant Machinery Transport and Machine Moving Services by Industry

Wallis Shipping coordinates plant machinery transport and machine moving services for businesses in construction, agriculture, mining and air movement. Each transport plan is tailored to the equipment, route, handling requirements and delivery site.

Construction Plant

Transport solutions for excavators, bulldozers, cranes and other construction plant used on projects worldwide.

Agriculture and Farm Machinery

International transport for tractors, harvesters and other farm machinery, from individual machines to larger equipment shipments.

Mining Equipment

Specialist planning and freight coordination for mining equipment, trenchers, tractors and other heavy loads.

Air Movement Equipment

Transport support for industrial fans, air movement machinery and other large components used in ventilation systems and infrastructure projects.

Why Choose Wallis Shipping for Heavy Machinery Transport?

Wallis Shipping combines specialist project management with a trusted global network and experience across sea, air, road and rail freight. Our project logistics capabilities cover packing, stowage, customs clearance and export documentation, transport and delivery, all coordinated with precision through one point of contact.

Clients can also use Exportease for shipment tracking and visibility, while cargo insurance can be quoted separately when needed. Rather than simply moving machinery from one location to another, we create a practical plan around the load, route, timing and each customer’s specific needs.

Summary

Wallis Shipping provides international heavy machinery transport for plant machinery, industrial machinery and production equipment. From planning and packing to multimodal transport, documentation, customs clearance and final delivery, our team coordinates each stage so that machinery is delivered safely and efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Provide the type of machinery, dimensions, weight, number of packages, collection point, final destination, preferred timescale and cargo value. Photos, drawings, packing details and a detailed inventory are also useful. Tell us at an early stage if the load includes hazardous materials or if access is restricted at either site.

Depending on the machinery, route and timescale, options can include road, rail, airfreight, Ro-Ro, breakbulk, flat-rack, open-top or standard container services. Complex projects may use a multimodal plan that combines several transport services.

Yes. Wallis Shipping can assess out-of-gauge, high or wide loads, source suitable low-loader vehicles and coordinate route and safety requirements through trusted partners. Depending on the move, this may include authority notifications, escort vehicles, permits or traffic-management arrangements.

The appropriate transport method depends on the dimensions, weight and sensitivity of the machine. Wallis Shipping can assess the machinery transport requirements for CNC machines, machine tools and other production equipment. The plan may include specialist packing, dismantling, lifting equipment and containerised or out-of-gauge transport.

Cargo insurance is not included automatically. Wallis Shipping can arrange a separate freight insurance quotation through trusted marine insurance brokers. If you require a fully insured transport solution, provide the declared cargo value and destination so that the available cover can be discussed.

Wallis Shipping has experience in arranging transport for hazardous cargo, but the requirements depend on the material classification, route and mode of transport. Provide the relevant safety data and classification at the start so that packing, documentation and carrier acceptance can be checked.