Inland transportation · Heavy haul
Heavy haul & oversized cargo transport in Vietnam
Transformers, pressure vessels, tanks, modules, steel structures. GLOGIMEX engineers the transport, secures permits, coordinates lifting and delivers to site on schedule.
- 12,500 CBMlargest single project shipment handled
- 7.4 mwidth of individual cargo units delivered
Circular 12/2025/TT‑BXD
What counts as oversized or overweight cargo in Vietnam?
Under Article 10 of Circular 12/2025/TT‑BXD of the Ministry of Construction (effective 01/07/2025), indivisible cargo is oversized or overweight when the loaded vehicle or combination exceeds at least one of these limits:
- Length
- over 20 m
- Width
- over 2.5 m
- Height
- measured from the road surface, over 4.2 m (container carriers: 4.35 m)
- Gross mass
- vehicle plus cargo over 48 tonnes
Vehicles carrying such cargo need a road circulation permit. Under Circular 12/2025/TT‑BXD, permits are now issued by provincial Departments of Construction.
Engineering · Permit · Lifting
What we do for a heavy haul shipment
Heavy haul logistics is more than hiring a big truck. Every decision on route, equipment and lifting affects safety and the project schedule.
Route survey
Check bridges, culverts, turning radii, gradients, overhead lines and every restriction along the route before moving.
Transport engineering
Select the right trailer, calculate axle loads and design lashing and securing for the cargo.
Circulation permits
Prepare documents and obtain oversize and overweight vehicle permits from the competent authority.
Lifting & handling
Coordinate lifting at port, yard and site; load onto vessels, barges or trailers to the lifting plan.
Road and inland waterway
Use inland waterways where road routes are restricted, reducing risk and route modification costs.
Monitoring & risk control
Monitor the whole move, respond proactively to issues and keep every stakeholder informed.
Track record
Cargo we have delivered
GLOGIMEX has a proven track record in transporting oversized and heavy-lift cargo for oil & gas, petrochemical, energy and construction projects.
- Steel structures
- Mixers
- Accommodation modules
- Pipe galleries
- Storage tanks
- Pressure vessels
- Transformers
- Specialized industrial equipment
Approach
Our 5-step approach
- 01
Understand
Collect cargo data, drawings, pick-up and delivery points and project milestones.
- 02
Plan
Survey the route, select equipment, prepare the engineering and lifting plan.
- 03
Coordinate
Obtain permits and align suppliers, ports, carriers and the site team.
- 04
Deliver
Load, secure, transport and monitor continuously along the route.
- 05
Support
Hand over at site and keep communicating until the project is complete.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is oversized or overweight cargo in Vietnam?
Under Article 10 of Circular 12/2025/TT‑BXD, it is indivisible cargo that makes the loaded vehicle or combination longer than 20 m, wider than 2.5 m, higher than 4.2 m from the road surface (container carriers: 4.35 m), or heavier than 48 tonnes gross including the vehicle.
Who issues permits for oversized cargo transport?
Since 1 July 2025, under Circular 12/2025/TT‑BXD, circulation permits for oversize and overweight vehicles are issued by the provincial Departments of Construction. GLOGIMEX prepares and files the application for clients.
What information do you need for a quote?
Dimensions and weight of each piece (with drawings if available), centre of gravity and lifting points, pick-up and delivery locations, cargo ready date, required on-site date and Incoterm. We will help you fill any gaps.
What drives the cost of heavy haul transport?
Size, weight and number of pieces; route length and conditions; the trailers and lifting equipment required; any route strengthening or modification; the mix of road and waterway; and the time window.
Can GLOGIMEX handle the full move from overseas to site?
Yes. Alongside inland transport, GLOGIMEX provides international freight forwarding (breakbulk, RoRo, chartering, container, air) plus customs and warehousing, so equipment moves seamlessly from supplier to project site.
Can you use waterways when roads are not suitable?
Yes. GLOGIMEX inland transportation covers road and inland waterway. For very large pieces or restricted road routes, barge legs often reduce risk and route modification costs.
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