Overall dimensions
Include the skid, crate and any projecting parts in the shipment measurements.
Industries
Industrial freight, planned around the load.
Review machinery, fabricated components and industrial materials by their packaged size, weight and handling requirements. Match the transportation plan to the cargo and the facilities at both ends.
Industrial
The equipment choice starts with accurate cargo details.
A machine on a shipping skid has different transport requirements from boxed spare parts. Packaged dimensions, total weight, weather exposure and the loading method help determine whether enclosed or open-deck transportation should be reviewed. Do not infer equipment suitability from the commodity name.
Freight Challenges
Resolve handling constraints before dispatch.
Loading method
Identify whether freight is dock-loaded, crane-loaded or handled from the side.
Exposure limits
Provide written protection requirements for surfaces or cargo that cannot be exposed.
Facility access
Review approach roads, unloading space and the receiving equipment available.
Related Transportation Services
Review the options for your shipment.
Flatbed & Open Deck
Review open-deck equipment where cargo size and loading access make it appropriate; any permit or route needs require shipment review.
Explore Flatbed & Open Deck →Full Truckload
Evaluate dedicated trailer capacity for larger packaged industrial movements.
Explore Full Truckload →Dry Van
Review enclosed transportation for suitably packaged general industrial freight.
Explore Dry Van →Cross-Border Transportation
Connect industrial origin and destination locations with border documentation and transportation handoffs aligned.
Explore Cross-Border Transportation →Shipment Planning
Oversize is a planning question, not a blanket capability claim.
If the packaged load exceeds conventional equipment dimensions or weight limits, supply the measurements before booking. Equipment, route, access and any applicable approvals need to be reviewed for that specific movement. An industrial freight request does not imply that every size can be accepted.
Operational Considerations
Provide instructions that travel with the equipment.
Lifting points
Identify authorized lifting locations and any restrictions on handling.
Weight distribution
Provide component weights and the packaged center-of-gravity information when available.
Securement review
Communicate restraints and surface protection required by the cargo owner.
Acceptance
Confirm unloading resources and a responsible consignee contact.
FAQ
Industrial freight questions.
What measurements matter for industrial freight?
Provide the total packaged length, width, height and weight, including skids and crates. Identify protrusions, lifting points, stacking restrictions and the loading method.
When should open-deck equipment be reviewed?
Open-deck options may be relevant when side or overhead loading, dimensions or cargo characteristics make enclosed equipment unsuitable. Equipment fit and protection requirements must be reviewed.
Can packaged spare parts travel in a dry van?
Suitably packaged general freight may be reviewed for enclosed transportation. Confirm dimensions, weight, dock access and any handling or exposure restrictions.
Related Industries
Explore connected supply chains.
Manufacturing
Coordinate inbound components and outbound finished goods around production readiness, freight size and receiving windows. Prisma Freight reviews transportation and storage options for the actual shipment.
Explore Manufacturing →Construction
Coordinate materials and equipment deliveries around site access, unloading resources and the construction schedule. Review each load before committing pickup and receiving arrangements.
Explore Construction →Automotive
Plan parts, assemblies and production-related freight around cargo readiness and plant receiving requirements. Review timing, equipment and cross-border handoffs before selecting transportation.
Explore Automotive →Let's Move Forward
Plan your industrial freight.
Tell us what you are moving, where it needs to go and when it is ready. Include the handling and receiving requirements so our team can review the transportation scope.