Breakbulk and out-of-gauge ocean cargo
Total Connection arranges ocean transport for cargo that does not fit a standard container: flat rack and open top containers for over-height and over-width pieces, breakbulk vessels and RoRo decks for rig components, plant modules and machinery, with engineered lashing, marine survey and terminal loadout coordination as a licensed NVOCC.
What breakbulk and OOG shipping involves
Out-of-gauge cargo exceeds the internal dimensions of a container in height, width or length; breakbulk cargo is loaded piece by piece into a vessel's hold or on deck rather than in a container. Both require stowage planning, lashing and securing to the carrier's and surveyor's standards, and coordination at terminals that handle heavy lifts.
Total Connection has moved drilling rigs, plant components and industrial machinery this way, including a 68-package, 1,019 metric ton rig loadout in Houston.
Equipment and vessel options
Flat rack containers
Over-width and over-height pieces on 20 ft and 40 ft flat racks, lashed and blocked for container vessel stowage.
Open top containers
Tall cargo loaded by crane with a tarp cover, within container width and length.
Breakbulk vessels
Heavy and long pieces lifted by ship's gear or shore cranes into the hold or on deck, with stowage certified by marine survey.
RoRo and mafi
Wheeled and tracked machinery driven aboard, or static pieces on mafi trailers rolled on and off.
How a breakbulk shipment runs
Measure and plan
Dimensions, weights and lift points verified; vessel, equipment and terminal selected.
Inland and loadout
Heavy haul to the port, terminal receiving, crane and stevedore coordination.
Lashing and survey
Securing plan executed and certified by a marine surveyor before sailing.
Destination
Discharge, customs, quarantine compliance where required and heavy haul to site.
Breakbulk and OOG FAQ
What counts as out-of-gauge?
Any piece taller than about 8 ft 6 in, wider than 7 ft 8 in or longer than a 40 ft container interior, or too heavy for container floor loading.
Do you arrange the marine survey?
Yes. Lashing and stowage are inspected and certified by an independent marine surveyor before the vessel sails.
Can you handle the heavy haul to the port?
Yes. Permits, escorts, route surveys and cranes at the yard and the terminal are arranged by the same project team.
What is a mafi trailer?
A low roll trailer used on RoRo vessels to move static cargo aboard, often used for rig components and plant modules.
Quote a breakbulk or OOG shipment
Send the product, origin, destination and timing. 732-817-0401 or quotes@totalconnection.com.
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