Logisticoo Machinery
Planning guides
What you should clarify before a machinery transport – so that the quote is right and nothing comes as a surprise on collection day.
Guides
- Handing over a machine ready for transportChecklist: when is a machine ready for transport? Disconnected, drained, secured, cleaned, accessories listed – tasks before collection.
- Stating dimensions and weightHow to state dimensions and weight for a machinery transport: transport position instead of operating dimensions, units, source of the figure, attachments separately.
- Centre of gravity and lifting pointsWhy centre of gravity and lifting points are decisive in machinery transport: risk of tipping, crane eyes, fork pockets and manufacturer specifications.
- Load securing for machineryPrinciples of load securing for machines: blocking and lashing, lashing points, anti-slip mats, protecting sensitive parts.
- Preparing the loading point and accessHow to prepare loading point and access: vehicle length, turning space, ground, door height, crane set-up area and routes inside the hall.
- Crane or forklift – which fits?Decision guide for loading: when a forklift is enough and when an overhead crane, mobile crane or loader crane is needed – by weight, design and site.
- Documents for machinery exportsWhich documents are typically needed for machinery exports outside the EU: commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, possibly proof of origin.
- Packaging and corrosion protectionWhen a machine should be packed: preserving bare surfaces, film and crate, moisture on long routes and by sea, edge protection.
- Clarifying insurance and liabilityWhy statutory carrier liability is limited per kilogram, what that means for valuable machines and which questions to clarify before transport.
- Planning dates and time windowsHow to plan dates for a machinery transport: readiness, collection window, delivery deadline, weekend driving bans, buffers for crane and dismantling.
Frequently asked questions
What are the guides for?
They show what you should clarify before a machinery transport – from dimensions and weight to the loading point. The manufacturer's specifications for your machine remain authoritative.
Who helps with customs and insurance questions?
Customs authorities and customs agents give binding customs information, your insurer answers insurance questions. Additional transport insurance can be agreed in the quote on request.
Which guide matters most before the first request?
“Stating dimensions and weight correctly” and “Getting a machine ready for transport” – they make your quote fast and precise.
Ready to plan?
Send us the key data – route, date and what is being transported. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
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