Out of Gauge Cargo, also called OOG Cargo or Oversized Cargo is any cargo that will not fit in a standard 40″ High cube shipping container. If cargo exceeds 12.05 meters in length, 2.33 meters in width, or 2.59 meters in height, it is considered out of gauge cargo. Some out of gauge cargo may actually have the correct dimensions to fit in a container but will be too heavy to handle with standardized equipment. No matter if it’s the height, length width, or weight, there are specialized options available to haul OOG cargo, both for loading and unloading and for the actual transport.
Road delivery of oversized freight has additional challenges because of bridges, tunnels, and undeveloped roads. Specialized equipment must be used, and many localities require permits to haul the cargo.
Rail has fewer regulations and restrictions when it comes to shipping oversized cargo, so it can be an excellent option for shipments that must travel long distances on land. The specialized equipment that is used to ship over-the-road can also be put on the railways, allowing for short distance road trips just to get the cargo from the dock to the railway.
Ocean vessels have the most space of any form of transport, but there are still special services required when hauling OOG Cargo. However, the shipping company will need to know accurate dimensions and weights ahead of time so that they can arrange to make space for the cargo and properly secure it.
Shipping OOG Cargo by air presents many complications due to the size of airplanes and the heavy restrictions involved. However, it is still very possible. In general, oversized cargo will require the use of larger cargo aircraft, such as a 747. Another option is to charter a flight that is dedicated to the cargo, with no other shipments on board.
Oversized Cargo requires special equipment that can handle more weight and larger dimensions than standard containers. While specialized equipment exists, it is scarcer and thus, more difficult to find in the open market.
The dimensions of OOG Cargo mean that it requires more work to secure properly. Shippers will need to use larger straps and stronger chains in order to secure an oversized load. These loads also require more of both, as well as extra lumber to fill empty spaces. The loading process takes more time and will increase the total costs of the shipment.
Many Out of Gauge land loads require specialized routing to avoid traveling down roads or bridges that cannot handle the additional weight or dimensions. This makes for more work on the front end and usually increases the total distance that must be traveled.
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