Capital Equipment Logistics

Capital equipment (or “heavy equipment”) is expensive and critical to operations. The transportation of this equipment is a specialized field that requires advanced planning, knowledge and expertise. Ultimately, your equipment – your investment – needs to make it from one place to another safely and efficiently. The transportation and logistics service provider you select needs to be reliable, responsible, and cost-efficient (but not cheap – you don’t want to “get what you pay for” when handling capital equipment).

There are several factors to consider when choosing a logistics service provider to transport your company’s capital equipment:

• Discuss with your service provider what kinds of specialized equipment will be needed – heavy forklifts, cranes, etc. – and know the associated costs in advance, so that there are no surprises.
• Whether it be a domestic or international move, you need to have all documentation and/or permits ahead of time (including Customs clearance).
• Ensure that any on-site inspections are scheduled, so that you do not incur any wait charges from the carrier.
• Ensure you have the right insurance coverage.
• Determine whether you need your carrier to perform any additional services, such as unpacking, uncrating, and debris removal – and find out if they even provide those services.

Additionally, transporting your heavy equipment, on an expedited basis, brings in other aspects to consider. From the first day your equipment is scheduled to arrive, to the day it has to be unloaded, you need to have your equipment in the right place, and at the right time. If you don’t, you’re going to be paying hefty fines. That’s why you need a heavy equipment logistics service provider who is well versed and experienced with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, as well.

Aeronet Worldwide’s expertise in capital equipment logistics, combined with thorough planning, enables us to take the lead for you – sourcing all requirements, coordinating communication, and organizing the move from start to finish. This includes any specialized trucking, rigging, packing, and crating; customized loading, block and bracing; delivery, unpacking, and uncrating; and debris removal. You can read more about our areas of capital equipment logistics expertise, and get in touch with us here.