OPCA Network · XLP Projects · IATA & FIATA since 1994 · Bureau Veritas ISO 9001 · Since 1961
Project Cargo and Special Transport
Oversize · Out of Gauge · Heavy Lift
— Tailor-made solutions, worldwide.
Since 1961, we have managed shipments that conventional logistics cannot handle. Helicopters, industrial plants, heavy machinery, aircraft engines and oversized boilers: every project requires a bespoke solution. As members of OPCA Network and XLP Projects Network, we are connected to international specialists dedicated to complex and non-standard cargo.
12 real projects
4 continents · Air · Sea · Road
Challenging cargo
Oversize · Out of gauge / Heavy lift · Breakbulk / Dedicated charters
Specialist networks
OPCA Network / XLP Projects Network
Some shipments simply do not fit into a standard logistics solution.
A helicopter to be shipped by sea to Brazil. A gas plant to be delivered to a remote area of Kazakhstan by river. Seven Antonov charter flights to be organised for Niger. An overweight aircraft engine to be loaded through the nose door of a Boeing 747F. An extra-gauge tractor to be flown into Afghanistan.
These are not shipments that can be managed through a standard online booking platform. They require logistics engineering, special permits, multi-carrier coordination, knowledge of local regulations and, above all, hands-on experience with comparable operations. We have been delivering that expertise since 1961.
What happens when you contact us- We assess feasibility, transport modes, carriers, permits and alternative routes
- We design the complete multimodal solution
- We arrange dedicated aircraft charters, including the Antonov AN-124
- Think your shipment may be impossible? Send us the details and we will assess the available options with you
What we handle
Oversize and out-of-gauge cargo
Cargo exceeding the standard dimensions of ISO containers, aircraft holds or road vehicles.
- Dimensional assessment and selection of the appropriate equipment, including flat racks, open-top containers, low-bed trailers and RoRo solutions
- Exceptional road transport permits throughout Italy and Europe
- Coordination with ports and terminals for the handling of out-of-gauge cargo
- Loading and stowage aboard breakbulk and heavy-lift vessels
Industrial plants and machinery
Production lines, chemical plants, boilers, turbines, generators and industrial presses.
- Shipment planning, including dismantling requirements, cargo sequence and timing
- Industrial crating and protective packing for multimodal transport, where required
- Combined management of out-of-gauge and standard cargo units
- Coordination with the construction site or destination facility
Air charters for special cargo
We arrange dedicated cargo charters, including Antonov AN-124 aircraft for the most demanding shipments.
- Selection of the most suitable aircraft, including the AN-124, Boeing 747F and MD-11F
- Nose loading for exceptionally long cargo
- Coordination with charter operators for slots, loading and ground handling
Breakbulk and heavy-lift sea freight
For cargo that cannot be containerised or requires direct loading onto specialised vessels.
- Booking of space aboard breakbulk and heavy-lift vessels
- Coordination with port terminals for lifting, loading and stowage
- Cargo lashing and securing in accordance with maritime regulations
Special vehicle and luxury car transport
Racing cars, supercars and luxury vehicles requiring dedicated handling and the highest level of care.
- Specialist road transport to the airport
- Air freight aboard dedicated cargo services or charter flights
End-to-end shipment project management
For complex projects, our role goes beyond moving the cargo: we design and manage the complete logistics solution.
- Route studies and identification of critical points, including bridges, tunnels, ports and customs facilities
- Complete shipment plans covering timelines, risks and contingency measures
- Coordination with the client’s engineers and project managers
We have done it before.
Since 1961, we have managed shipments that others considered impossible. Seven Antonov charter flights for Niger. An aircraft engine loaded through the nose door of a Boeing 747F bound for Atlanta. A helicopter shipped by sea to Brazil. A gas plant delivered by chartered river vessel to a restricted area in Kazakhstan.
We do not simply arrange transport. We design the solution, secure the necessary permits, coordinate the carriers and manage operational risk. We have been members of OPCA Network since 2016 and XLP Projects Network since 2024.
- IATA Agent — certified agent — since 1994
- FIATA Member — since 1994
- ISO 9001 — Bureau Veritas Certification — since 2019
- OPCA Network — since 2016
- XLP Projects Network — since 2024
Every project below is real.
Every photograph was taken during the shipment itself. No simulations.
Air charter · Oversize cargo · Africa
Niger — 7 Antonov charters
Collection and consolidation of a large volume of cargo to fill seven Antonov charter flights. Multi-lot coordination, loading sequence planning and document management for a complex destination.
Out of gauge · Sea freight · South America
Brazil — helicopter shipped by sea
Delivery of an out-of-gauge helicopter to the port and shipment on a flat-bed solution aboard a container vessel. Management of special permits, port-terminal coordination and cargo securing.
Industrial plant · River transport · Central Asia
Kazakhstan — gas plant transported by river
Road permits arranged for delivery to the port, followed by loading aboard a chartered river vessel and final delivery to a restricted-access area.
Overweight · Out of gauge · Air freight · USA
USA — aircraft engine shipped by air
A loading solution developed in conjunction with the airline for an overweight, out-of-gauge aircraft engine.
Luxury vehicles · Air freight · Middle East
Middle East — luxury cars shipped by air
Delivery to the airport using a specialist vehicle transporter, followed by air freight with dedicated handling procedures. Maximum care throughout every stage of the operation.
Extra length · Air freight · Asia
Asia — nose loading aboard a Boeing 747F
Nose loading of a 12-metre cargo unit aboard a Boeing 747F. Technical planning with the airline and coordination with the cargo terminal.
Tell us about your cargo.
We will find the right solution.
Our team will assess your project and respond as soon as possible during business days.