Extraordinary tasks are everyday jobs for ZIM.
We handle a diverse range of non-standard shipments – from geothermal turbines to historic planes, using special equipment including flats, open tops, and tankers.
Oversized Cargo? No Problem.
ZIM regularly transports oversized cargo, ranging from very heavy machinery and industrial facilities to aircrafts.
Safety First
With safety as our top priority, our fleet handles the full range of dangerous materials, breakbulk cargo, and oversized cargo that require special attention.
Modern Special Equipment Fleet
ZIM’s container fleet is maintained to the highest industry standards, ensuring continuous access to a vast array of proprietary equipment.
Global Expertise
Decades of experience and meticulous attention to each and every cargo enables ZIM’s specialists to tailor solutions to your unique shipping needs.
Your Special Cargo Deserves our Special Solutions
The cargo ZIM carries is as diverse as our customers.
We know that one size doesn’t fit all as not all large and heavy cargo can easily fit a standard container.
At ZIM, we’re ready to tackle any challenge to find out-of-the-box solutions.
End-to-End Service
Every shipment deserves an array of experts. From port, to ship, to truck, and everything in between, we give your cargo a first-class voyage right to its final destination.
Our team offers support throughout the entire process, starting from the initial design phase, through planning and execution of the shipment, until the cargo safely reaches its destination.
Navigating Your Special Cargo: A Step-by-Step Journey
At Origin
- Cargo approved by our Special Cargo Desk
- Customs clearance handling and documentation
During Transit
- Loading or unloading, lashing, and terminal storage
- Cargo stowed aboard our vessels
At Destination Port
- Cargo secured at destination port or depot
Out-of-Gauge Cargo (OOG)
Shipping Out-of-Gauge (OOG) or oversized cargo like large vehicles often demands innovative solutions.
Using the wide variety of special equipment at our disposal, we ensure the safe transport of all Over Dimensional Cargo, wherever it needs to go.
Breakbulk Cargo
From yachts and planes to tractors and helicopters, each breakbulk cargo shipment has its own unique requirements.
We understand that cargo doesn't begin and end with containers, and that's why we're by your side, creating a custom solution that covers every step of the process, so that every individual piece of cargo is handled correctly and safely stowed in a flat rack or fully secured right on the vessel itself.
Special Cargo Made ZIMple
Whether you’re shipping a 37-ton boat, a 170-ton transformer, or a semi-trailer, we provide a variety of solutions for any large or overweight cargo.
Not sure which is the best fit? Connect with our experts to find the optimal solution for your cargo needs.
Hear From Our Customers:
CAMYAPI
“We have been partnering with ZIM for almost 5 years delivering architectural qualified glasses from Turkiye to Israel. As a partner, ZIM offers uncompromising focus on safety. Their expertise ensures a safe ocean transportation in full compliance with the necessary services for our manufactured architectural qualified glasses and as well providing us continuous reliable service.”
Hear From Our Customers:
CAMYAPI
“We have been partnering with ZIM for almost 5 years delivering architectural qualified glasses from Turkiye to Israel. As a partner, ZIM offers uncompromising focus on safety. Their expertise ensures a safe ocean transportation in full compliance with the necessary services for our manufactured architectural qualified glasses and as well providing us continuous reliable service.”
Hear From Our Customers:
Del Corona & Scardigli Logistica LTDA
“We would also like to emphasize ZIM’s excellent customer experience, providing support with impeccable customer service and responsiveness, their ability to accomplish and complete all shipping processes and above all, their cordiality and always finding solutions upon the cargo's arrival.”
Hear From Our Customers:
Del Corona & Scardigli Logistica LTDA
“We would also like to emphasize ZIM’s excellent customer experience, providing support with impeccable customer service and responsiveness, their ability to accomplish and complete all shipping processes and above all, their cordiality and always finding solutions upon the cargo's arrival.”
Hear From Our Customers:
Easy Shipping
“ZIM has been a great partner for special cargo. They help us in the process from start to finish, from programming to repositioning special equipment, the logistics and shipment monitoring.”
Hear From Our Customers:
Easy Shipping
“ZIM has been a great partner for special cargo. They help us in the process from start to finish, from programming to repositioning special equipment, the logistics and shipment monitoring.”
All you need to know about ZIM’s Special Cargo
Led by a specialized team with unparalleled expertise, ZIM makes moving overweight and oversized cargo ZIMple.
The dimensions are usually known at the time of quoting and booking. However, in case they are still not 100% accurate after the stuffing/lashing, the final dimensions will be decided by shipper.
Here are the following available options:
- Containerized – in 20' / 40’ Open Top or Flat Racks.
- Break Bulk – A loaded unit on a platform of empty Flat Racks on board.
Make sure you have the following information:
- Dimensions (length, width, height)
- Total weight including packaging
- Number and location of the lifting and lashing points
- Photos, drawings and supporting information (if available)
- Type of goods/cargo (commodity)
- Type of packaging
For additional details, please approach your local office.
