Project Freight Vietnam — Heavy Lift, OOG & Breakbulk Cargo
Specialized shipping for oversized, heavy, and complex cargo from Vietnam's ports.
Not every shipment fits in a standard container. Industrial machinery, energy infrastructure, construction equipment, and factory lines require specialized project freight solutions — and FreightVietnam has the experience to move them safely, on schedule, and on budget.
What Is Project Freight?
Project freight — also called project cargo — covers shipments that are too large, too heavy, or too complex for standard container shipping.
This includes out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo that physically exceeds container dimensions, heavy-lift items requiring specialized crane equipment, breakbulk cargo shipped as loose units, and multi-leg movements coordinating sea, road, rail, and inland waterway transport.
Vietnam’s growing industrial manufacturing, renewable energy installation, and infrastructure development sectors drive strong demand for project freight services. FreightVietnam manages project shipments from Vietnamese factories and ports to destinations across the USA, Europe, Australia, and beyond.
Project Cargo Types We Move
Best Vietnamese Ports for Project Freight
Cai Mep–Thi Vai
Vietnam's deepest-draft port. Heavy lift cranes. Direct vessel calls to US West Coast and Europe. Premier choice for large OOG and heavy lift units.
Hai Phong — Lach Huyen
Northern Vietnam's gateway. Lach Huyen deep-water terminal accepts post-Panamax vessels. Serves Samsung, Foxconn, and tech manufacturing belt.
Da Nang Port
Central Vietnam multipurpose port for breakbulk and project cargo. Ideal for renewable energy projects and central highland industrial zones.
Container & Vessel Solutions
Flat Rack Containers — OOG Standard Solution
- 20ft and 40ft flat rack — collapsible side walls for wide loads
- Cargo may overhang ends and sides (carrier approval + surcharge)
- Ideal for industrial machinery, vehicles, structural steel
- Standard platform 40ft flat rack: 12.19m × 2.43m × 1.98m deck
Open Top Containers — Tall Cargo Solution
- Top-loading by crane for cargo exceeding height limits
- Tarpaulin cover for weather protection during transit
- Common for generators, transformers, compressors, vertical vessels
- 20ft and 40ft open top available from all Vietnam major ports
Multipurpose Vessels (MPV) — For the Largest Moves
- Carry their own cranes — independent of shore equipment
- No containerization required — cargo loaded as breakbulk units
- Handles cargo too large even for flat rack or open top
- FreightVietnam arranges MPV space through specialist carriers
How We Handle Project Freight — Step by Step
Every project freight move begins with a detailed cargo survey — dimensions, weight, center of gravity, fragility, and special handling requirements. We assess port access, crane capacity, inland transport routes, and vessel options before quoting.
Project cargo often requires special permits for road transport in Vietnam — particularly for overwidth, overlength, or overweight loads. FreightVietnam manages the permit process with Vietnamese transport authorities and coordinates police escorts.
Proper stowage and seafastening are critical for OOG and heavy lift cargo safety at sea. Our operations team prepares detailed stowage plans and coordinates with vessel officers on lashing and securing. Marine warranty surveys arranged where required by cargo insurers.
Project cargo shipments involve complex customs documentation — especially for temporary import/export of specialized equipment, machinery with multiple components, and goods subject to import licenses or specialized permits. FreightVietnam manages the full documentation set for both Vietnam export customs and destination country entry.
All-risk marine cargo insurance is strongly recommended for project freight. FreightVietnam can arrange competitive cargo insurance through our marine insurance partners, covering OOG, heavy lift, and breakbulk movements at full replacement value.
Industries We Serve for Project Freight
Vietnam’s industrial sector drives constant demand for project freight — from manufacturing equipment imports to energy sector infrastructure and construction projects.
- Renewable energy — solar racking, wind turbine components, transformer banks
- Industrial manufacturing — steel, textile, electronics assembly equipment
- Food and beverage processing — bottling lines, packaging, cold chain systems
- Oil and gas — upstream exploration equipment, refinery components
- Construction and civil engineering — bridge beams, structural steel, precast elements
- Mining and quarrying — crushers, conveyors, excavator components
- Automotive — assembly line equipment, press tools, body-in-white fixtures
- Pharmaceutical — GMP manufacturing equipment, cleanroom systems
- Agriculture — grain dryers, milling equipment, cold storage infrastructure
Why Choose FreightVietnam for Project Cargo
Port Expertise
Direct relationships with Cai Mep, Hai Phong, and Da Nang terminal operators for OOG and heavy lift.
Carrier Network
Access to multipurpose vessel operators and heavy lift specialists for complex moves.
Full Documentation
Vietnam export customs, import licenses, ATA carnets, and destination country clearance.
Cargo Insurance
Marine insurance arranged for full replacement value on OOG and breakbulk cargo.
On-Site Vietnam Team
Vietnam-based staff for factory-to-port coordination and port supervision on every project shipment.
End-to-End
Door-to-door or port-to-port — factory survey through final-mile delivery at destination.
Moving Something Big from Vietnam?
Tell us your cargo — dimensions, weight, origin, destination — and we’ll come back with a project freight solution. No cargo too complex.