Long cargo is considered to be cargo whose length exceeds the overall length of the vehicle by more than 2 m. Typically, these include various building materials, piles, poles, pipes, rolled metal, etc.
For the delivery of long cargo, specialized transport is used — trailers and semi-trailers, platforms, tractors. It is important to secure the cargo properly, since when it moves in the back of a car, a dangerous situation may arise that will lead to loss of control and even overturning of the vehicle.
In addition to cars, sea and river transport is used for the delivery of long items, and no additional security measures are required, since it is well adapted for this.
It is also convenient to use the railway for this purpose. When transporting long cargo by rail, it is considered oversized if its length exceeds 14 m, since in this case it requires specialized wagons or placement on two platforms.
If, when transporting long cargo by road, a road train with a length of more than 20 m is involved, then it is necessary to obtain a special permit, for which an optimal route, parameters of the cargo and the vehicle are developed. If the length of the road train exceeds 30 m, there is a need to escort it by the traffic police.
At the same time, permits for transportation along a specific route can be issued either one-time or for a certain period — from one to three months, which is convenient if you plan to carry out such transportation regularly.
Rules for the transportation of long cargo by road
- The driver is obliged to follow the prescribed route, stopping only in certain places at the times specified in the documents.
- It is prohibited to violate the speed limit specified in the documentation.
- It is prohibited to transport oversized cargo in icy conditions and when visibility is less than 200 m.
- The car must have signal lights and special identification marks.
- The vehicle is equipped with fastenings, which must be checked for serviceability before starting the route.
- The secured oversized cargo should not block the driver’s view while driving, interfere with driving, or make it difficult to read special signs on the car.
- The load must not damage the road surface, make noise or create dust.
The rules for transporting long cargo provide for the use of only serviceable vehicles, therefore, if technical problems occur, the driver does not have the right to continue driving.
When transporting long cargo internationally, they are guided by transport law and receive bilateral approval, therefore this activity is carried out by transport companies that have an extensive logistics network and are able to quickly prepare all the necessary documentation.
For the delivery of long cargo, you can contact us. Company "CONTSHIP EXPRESS" has extensive experience in the international transportation of oversized, dangerous and heavy cargo.
