Moving Big Freight: 5T Overhead Portal Crane from Brisbane to Bauan

The 1UP Cargo Australia Export Team recently managed the successful shipment of a 5T overhead Portal Crane, moved as Out-of-Gauge (OOG) Breakbulk cargo. Complex in both scale and requirements, this project showcased the planning, coordination, and hands-on expertise that go into moving heavy industrial equipment safely and on schedule.

The Challenge

Transporting a crane of this size is no small feat. From specialized transporters to Marine Surveyors, every step required detailed coordination. Timing was critical, with vessel cut-off deadlines looming and the need for secure handling at every stage. To meet the requirements, a Boilermaker was even called in for last-minute adjustments on the cargo footing to ensure everything was secured properly for the voyage.

The 1UP Solution

Technical Summary:

• Origin: Brisbane, Australia

• Destination: Bauan, Philippines

• Commodity: 5T Overhead Portal Crane

• Container: OOG Breakbulk shipped on 2 × MAFIs

• Volume: 67.793 CBM

• Vessel: Aphrodite Leader

• Voyage: Voyage 61

Our operations team oversaw the collection, loading, and terminal coordination, ensuring that all compliance requirements were met. With Marine Surveyors and close terminal collaboration, the crane was successfully secured for transport.

The Outcome

📅 Departure: Brisbane – 14 August📍 Arrival: Bauan, Philippines – 18 September

Thanks to the support of our global partners, including 1st Wintop in Singapore and NYK Australia, as well as our internal pricing and operations teams, the shipment was executed flawlessly. The crane arrived safely and on schedule, proving once again that 1UP Cargo delivers when the freight gets big and complex.

At 1UP Cargo, we pride ourselves on tackling oversized, heavy, and out-of-gauge freight with the same confidence as our everyday shipments,  because for us, moving big freight is just another day of delivering solutions.