What is OOG shipping?

Out of Gauge (OOG) shipping moves cargo that exceeds standard container dimensions — on flat rack (FR), open top (OT) or platform containers. Common cargo: excavators, cranes, transformers, pipes, machinery, boats.

What sizes and weights can OOG handle?

OOG is flat rack-based. A 20ft flat rack carries about 28 tons and a 40ft flat rack about 40-45 tons payload. Height and width can exceed standard container limits — no roof and no side walls — so over-height and over-width cargo fits easily. For pieces beyond roughly 40 tons or 4 m wide, we switch to break bulk on geared vessels.

What limits an OOG shipment in practice?

The terminal crane at origin and discharge ports, not the flat rack itself. China origin ports can lift 40+ tons with mobile or port cranes; many African discharge ports are limited to 35-38 tons (e.g. Lagos Apapa 40T rail gantry). We verify crane capacity and availability before booking — heavy-lift crane time is often booked weeks ahead.

How long does OOG take from China to Africa?

30-45 days depending on destination port. Direct call to major ports (Lagos, Tema, Mombasa, Durban) or transshipment via Algeciras/Singapore. OOG needs 3-4 weeks lead time for flat rack allocation — flat racks are under 3% of the global container fleet.

Which African ports can discharge OOG cargo?

Ports with heavy-lift capability: Lagos (Apapa/Tincan), Tema, Abidjan, Douala, Luanda, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Durban. Typical discharge crane limits run 35-40 tons; we confirm each port's gear before booking.

What documents are required for OOG shipment?

Commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, cargo photos, dimension drawing, and in some countries CTN/BESC/CNCA. An engineered lashing and securing plan is required by most carriers for heavy or unusual OOG cargo. We prepare all documentation.

Doprava OOG

SPEED INT-L zajišťuje přepravu kontejnerů Out of Gauge (OOG) z Číny do Afriky — ploché regálové (FR), otevřené (OT) a plošinové kontejnery pro nadrozměrný náklad. Ploché regály nesou náklad nad výškou a nad šířkou: užitečné zatížení 20 stop FR asi 28 tun, 40 stop FR asi 40–45 tun. Skutečným limitem je terminálový jeřáb – čínské přístavy obvykle zvednou 40+ tun, africké vykládací přístavy často 35–38 tun. Vyprojektované vázání, koordinace těžkého zdvihu na levoboku, 30-45 dní do afrických přístavů, 24 let zkušeností.