Heavy Cargo
Heavy Cargo & Heavy Lift
Shipping from Korea
We handle oversized and overweight cargo that standard containers cannot accommodate — from cargo drawing review and Breakbulk vessel booking to on-site loading supervision and final delivery.
Heavy Cargo Shipping from Korea at a Glance
- Railway cars, power transformers, and industrial plant equipment exports from Korea
- Breakbulk vessel, Heavy Lift ship, and semi-submersible carrier arrangements
- Cargo drawing review, lashing plan, loading supervision, and customs coordination included
- Proven experience: 8 retired railway cars to Iran, 120-ton transformer to the USA, 6 metro trains to Vietnam
- From transport planning and site survey through to final on-site delivery
Who Needs Heavy Cargo Shipping?
- Companies exporting used or surplus railway rolling stock
- Power utilities and EPC contractors moving generators and transformers
- Industrial firms shipping over-weight machinery and plant equipment
- Cargo rejected as 'unable to handle' by general freight forwarders
- Projects requiring on-site condition assessment and drawing review
How We Work
STEP 01
Cargo Drawing & Specs
Collect drawing, weight, dimensions (L×W×H), material, and content details
STEP 02
Site Assessment
Review loading/unloading site, road conditions, and port crane capacity
STEP 03
Vessel Selection
Determine vessel type: Breakbulk, Heavy Lift, or semi-submersible
STEP 04
Transport Plan
Route, schedule, permit requirements, and Over-Dimension approvals
STEP 05
Packing & Lashing
Define packing method and lashing (securing) plan for safe transport
STEP 06
Loading & Discharge
On-site supervision of port loading and discharge operations
STEP 07
Inland Transport
Coordinate origin-to-port and port-to-destination inland haulage
STEP 08
Final Delivery
Confirm on-site delivery and project completion
Track Record
Client and project details are partially withheld under non-disclosure agreements.
8 Saemaul-ho retired railway cars → Iran
Method: Breakbulk vessel
6 used metro electric trains → Vietnam
Method: Breakbulk vessel
120-ton transformer → United States
Method: Heavy Lift vessel
Semi-submersible vessel & equipment → Algeria
Method: Special heavy transport
Frequently Asked Questions
What information is needed to quote heavy cargo from Korea?
Please share the cargo drawing (if available), weight (tons), dimensions (L×W×H in cm or mm), origin, destination, and site conditions (crane availability and access at loading/unloading points). The more detail you can provide, the more precisely we can assess the transport method and cost.
Which vessel types are used for railway car exports?
Railway cars cannot be loaded into standard containers due to their dimensions. We use Breakbulk general cargo vessels or heavy cargo specialist ships, loaded on deck or in the hold.
Can KWL ship cargo heavier than 120 tons?
Yes. KWL has experience exporting a 120-ton power transformer to the United States. Please share the transformer drawing and weight, and we will assess vessel deck load capacity and crane requirements.
What is Over-Dimension cargo?
Over-Dimension (OD) cargo exceeds the allowable size of standard containers or road transport vehicles. Inland movement requires special permits, police escort, utility line clearance, and bridge load assessments.
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