Shipping Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargo on a Flat Rack is fundamentally different—and therefore priced differently—than shipping standard freight. When you move oversized machinery, industrial components, or heavy materials, you’re not just paying for ocean transit; you are paying for specialized handling, equipment, and vessel...
Moving Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargo on Flat Racks presents unique safety and logistical challenges. Unlike standard containers where the box itself contains the load, a flat rack acts merely as a heavy-duty platform. The responsibility for ensuring the cargo remains secure throughout the entire...
In the realm of specialized shipping, the cargo world is not always neatly packed into $8\text{ft}$ by $8.5\text{ft}$ boxes. When your load exceeds the standard dimensions of a typical shipping container—whether in height, width, or both—it is classified as Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargo. This...
Standard dry shipping containers (TEUs) are the backbone of global commerce, but they adhere to rigid internal dimensions. For shippers dealing with specialized industrial equipment or heavy-duty machinery, a standard box simply won’t work. This is where the flat rack container becomes an...
