Special Cargo

Stowage Consultation

Our cargo experts offer their services to ascertain a safe and optimal stowage for all kind of containerised cargo.

A proper stow is paramount to safe guard against the various strains which may occure during sea voyage. These are of mechanical, biological or chemical nature and need to be carefully considered during stowage. The benefit of stuffing cargo safely inside containers includes smooth transport processing without claims of extra costs, and finally customer satisfaction


Considerations for an Optimal Stowage

  • Strains caused by container transport
  • Weight limits of containers
  • Weight distribution within containers for heavy items
  • Function of packaging
  • Cargo securing facilities; Lashing, Bedding and Filling
  • Climatic Influences

Benefit

Doing it right the first time, you will save costs and time for repacking of the cargo and will ensure its arrival in good order and condition. Our cargo experts are glad to be of assistance to any inquiries regarding stowage within a container.

Please do not hesitate to contact your nearest Hapag-Lloyd office for further details.
The brochure Container Packing created by our cargo experts can be downloaded for your further information.

  • Container Packing

    Container Packing

    In this brochure you will find information in order to protect your cargo as best as possible


Out of Gauge

We plan and supervise the smooth transport of your special cargo - worldwide.

Our staff consists of nautical experts with experience ranging from piece goods to heavy cargo. The execution is controlled by specifically designed in-house processes according to uniform guidelines to ensure safe transportation of your commodity.

Our know-how is your benefit: We initiate individual instructions for the stowage of special cargo on the ship.

We provide advice for the choice of the correct transportation equipment to ensure the correct packing, bracing and protection of the goods in the container or the assigned special equipment.


Our Strengths

  • Own department with nautical experts with many years of expertise on handling the transport of out of gauge, Break-Bulk and project cargoes.
  • World-wide uniform processes for planning and execution of special loadings.
  • Good communication networks with ports, port operations, stowage planners and ships.
  • Individual calculation for each inquiry supported with photos and drawings.
  • Constant development of the construction of own Hapag-Lloyd equipment (Flats, Platforms) in the fields of security and stability.
  • High importance placed on the transportation of special cargoes in the Hapag-Lloyd overall strategy.

Your Benefits

  • Your special cargo will be handled with the optimum care
  • Ensuring its best possible protection
  • Safe transportation and prevention of damages
  • Punctual transportation of your cargo assisting the on-time delivery to its final destination
  • Above provides safe ground for you to ship all kinds of goods on our container vessels – even high value and sensitive cargo.

Special Equipment

High Cube Flat for particularly heavy cargoes with over-width/over-height
Platforms for particularly heavy cargoes with over-length
Hard Top Container for cargo with loading from above a removable roof, developed through Hapag-Lloyd
Open Top Container for cargo with over-height

A complete overview of our entire equipment with exact measurements can be found in our brochure Container Specification.

  • Container Specifications

    Container Specifications

    This publication presents the various container types and their functions in the transport sector.


Our brochure Container Packing provides you with useful suggestions for the stuffing of container and the bracing of your cargo.

  • Container Packing

    Container Packing

    In this brochure you will find information in order to protect your cargo as best as possible