Heavy Equipment Shipping Vietnam

SVC Marine can undertake selected heavy equipment shipping enquiries, subject to cargo details, vessel availability, port feasibility and compliance review.

For wider equipment and steel cargo support, please visit our Steel and Equipment Shipping from Vietnam page.

• Construction machinery
• Excavators
• Bulldozers
• Wheel loaders
• Cranes and crane components
• Forklifts and port equipment
• Industrial machinery
• Factory equipment
• Mining equipment
• Agricultural machinery
• Shipyard equipment
• Offshore and marine equipment
• Power plant and industrial project equipment
• Oversized and out-of-gauge equipment cargo

The suitable vessel for heavy equipment cargo depends on the cargo’s size, weight, lifting points, stowage requirement, loading method, discharge method, port draft, crane capacity and laycan.

Wrong vessel selection can create loading delay, cargo damage, additional crane cost, lashing problems or failed shipment.

SVC Marine can undertake vessel matching and chartering work involving:

For geared vessels, ship crane capacity and cargo gear condition must be checked carefully. Heavy equipment cargo should not be fixed only based on vessel deadweight or lowest freight rate.

• Multipurpose vessels
• Geared general cargo vessels
• Breakbulk vessels
• Small general cargo vessels
• Heavy-lift capable vessels where available
• Part cargo space on suitable tonnage
• Voyage chartered vessels for dedicated heavy equipment shipment

Heavy equipment must be properly secured for sea transportation. Machinery may shift, roll, vibrate, move on tires or tracks, or suffer damage if not secured correctly. Hydraulic arms, booms, attachments, cabins, glass, hoses and exposed components may require additional protection.

SVC Marine can mobilize our local lashing and securing team in Vietnam for selected heavy equipment shipments. Depending on the cargo and vessel, the work may include dunnage, chocking, chain lashing, wire lashing, welding support, sea fastening, cargo survey attendance and vessel-side communication.

Key securing considerations include:

For cargo securing support, please visit our Cargo Lashing and Securing Services in Vietnam page.

• Cargo weight and center of gravity
• Wheel, tire or track chocking
• Available securing points
• Base footprint and deck contact area
• Stowage in hold or on deck
• Chain, wire, shackle and turnbuckle arrangement
• Dunnage and anti-slip arrangement
• Protection of hydraulic hoses, cabin, glass and exposed parts
• Securing of movable parts, booms, arms and attachments
• Surveyor, master or chief officer requirement where applicable

Heavy equipment shipments can become expensive if operational risks are not reviewed early. A cargo may be ready, but the lifting method may be unclear. A vessel may be available, but crane capacity may be insufficient. Cargo may be loaded, but lashing may be inadequate. Documentation may be correct, but actual cargo dimensions may not match the packing list.

SVC Marine helps clients review practical risks, including:

These risks should be reviewed before cargo delivery to port and before vessel fixture is confirmed.

• Wrong vessel selection
• Incorrect cargo dimensions or weight
• Unclear center of gravity
• Insufficient crane capacity
• Unclear lifting method or lifting points
• Unsuitable stowage location
• Insufficient dunnage, chocking or lashing
• Cargo rolling, sliding or shifting during voyage
• Damage to hydraulic parts, cabin, hoses or attachments
• Rain, seawater or rust exposure
• Port access, berth or draft limitation
• Anchorage loading or floating crane requirement
• Delay due to unclear loading or discharge responsibility
• Demurrage and waiting time exposure
• Documentation mismatch between packing list, invoice and shipping documents

Vietnam has many industrial zones, shipyards, fabrication yards, construction projects and port areas where heavy equipment cargo may be exported, imported or relocated. SVC Marine can undertake selected enquiries from Vietnamese ports and industrial areas, subject to cargo readiness, port feasibility, vessel availability and operational conditions.

Possible loading areas include:

For port-specific cargo movement support, please visit our Shipping from Dung Quat Port and Shipping from Vung Ang Port pages.

• Dung Quat
• Vung Ang
• Son Duong
• Hai Phong
• Hon Gai
• Nghi Son
• Da Nang
• Ho Chi Minh City area
• Thi Vai - Cai Mep area
• Shipyards, fabrication yards and industrial zones subject to case review

SVC Marine undertakes heavy equipment shipment through practical cargo review, vessel matching, freight support and operational risk control. The objective is to help cargo owners select a workable shipping solution and reduce avoidable delay, damage or dispute.

Our process normally includes:

• Cargo review: We check cargo type, dimensions, weight, photos, drawings, lifting method, packing and readiness date.
• Shipment method review: We consider container, flat rack, open top, breakbulk, part cargo or chartered vessel options.
• Vessel suitability review: We review vessel type, hold/deck space, cargo gear, crane requirement, stowage and port feasibility.
• Freight and vessel discussion: We work with shipowners, operators or shipping partners for freight indication or fixture discussion.
• Operation review: We review loading/discharge method, crane requirement, lashing, dunnage, survey and cargo handling responsibility.
• Port and vendor follow-up: Where required, our local team follows agents, crane vendors, lashing teams, surveyors or marine service providers.
• Operation follow-up: We provide practical updates during loading or discharge where required.