Heavy Machinery and Plant Shipping from the UK

Shipping heavy machinery requires specialist logistics planning, heavy-lift equipment, and detailed knowledge of oversized cargo regulations. Ship Cars RoRo handles the full process from survey to delivery for all types of plant and industrial equipment.

We ship excavators, bulldozers, cranes, generators, agricultural tractors, and all forms of heavy equipment from UK ports to destinations worldwide. Our team assesses each shipment individually to determine the most suitable and cost-effective method of transport.

Most construction plant under 25 tonnes ships by RoRo on high-and-heavy decks at Southampton, Tilbury and London Gateway. Larger equipment uses flat-rack containers (open-top 40ft, side-loader 40ft) for crane-loading from Felixstowe. Oversized cargo over 35 tonnes or above standard container dimensions ships on breakbulk vessels with project-cargo agents. We coordinate route surveys, abnormal-load permits, marine insurance and destination customs through our global heavy-cargo network.

Indicative 2026 customer rates: small plant under 5 tonnes from £1,500, medium plant 5 to 20 tonnes from £3,000, heavy plant 20 to 50 tonnes from £5,000, exceptional loads above 50 tonnes priced on application. Every booking includes UK low-loader collection from your site, professional preparation (fluid drain, battery isolate, secure loose parts), export customs, marine all-risks cover and the bill of lading. Optional extras include destination customs, site delivery and heavy-lift cranage.

Pre-shipment we drain hydraulic and fuel systems to minimum levels, disconnect batteries, secure booms and buckets, remove or fold loose attachments, and supply detailed loading-plan dimensions and weights to the carrier. CE marking, export licences (for restricted dual-use equipment) and DEFRA biosecurity certificates are arranged where required. Photographs are supplied at loading and at destination unloading for insurance compliance.