International Heavy Equipment Shipping & Overseas Transport

Move oversized machinery, construction equipment, and specialized freight across borders with coordinated international forwarding, heavy haul support, ocean freight, air cargo, and real-time visibility. Sims Global Solutions simplifies overseas transport with vetted carrier capacity, route planning, permitting coordination, and logistics technology built to keep complex equipment shipments moving safely from origin to destination.

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Our International Heavy Equipment Shipping Services

End-to-end support for overseas machinery moves, from heavy haul planning to international forwarding.

International Forwarding

International forwarding support for overseas freight movement by ocean or air, including cross-border coordination and transport planning for equipment moving between domestic and global destinations.

Heavy Haul

Heavy haul transportation for oversized and overweight machinery using specialized tractors, RGN, lowboy, multi-axle, and related equipment with securement and route planning support.

Oversized Freight

Oversized freight services for equipment exceeding standard dimensions, with permit service, escort coordination, and compliance-focused planning for complex domestic and international moves.

Specialized Trailers

Flatbed, step deck, double drop, and specialized trailer options for machinery, construction materials, and awkward freight requiring top, side, or lower-deck loading.

Crane Rigging

Crane and rigging support for lifting, positioning, and installing heavy equipment, including lift planning, site assessment, load securement, and coordination with transport teams.

HAZMAT Transport

Certified HAZMAT transportation options for regulated freight requiring specialized handling, placarding, documentation, secure loading procedures, and route planning around restrictions.

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Our Overseas Transport Process

Review Equipment And Route Requirements

Your equipment dimensions, weight, commodity details, origin, destination, and timing requirements are reviewed first. This helps determine whether heavy haul, ocean freight, air cargo, drayage, rigging, permits, or specialized trailers are needed.

Build A Multi-Modal Transport Plan

Coordinate Compliance And Securement

Track Shipment Through Delivery

The Sims Difference

Why Choose Sims Global Solutions?

Sims Global Solutions combines technology, carrier reach, and hands-on logistics expertise.

SimsTrak

SimsTrak enables quoting, scheduling, tracking, reporting, and shipment visibility from one connected platform.

Carrier Network

Over 150,000 carrier relationships help match complex equipment shipments with suitable transport capacity.

Heavy Haul

Heavy haul assets create options for oversized machinery that traditional brokerages may struggle to access.

Dedicated Support

Dedicated operations support helps coordinate permits, tracking, documentation, and issue resolution through delivery.

Meet The Logistics Team

Experienced logistics specialists supporting complex freight moves.

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Billy

Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking

Billy serves as Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking at Sims Global Solutions, bringing deep expertise in asset-based freight and complex trucking solutions. Leveraging the company's own fleet of assets alongside the industry-leading SimsTrak Transportation Management System, Billy excels at identifying and capturing opportunities that traditional freight brokerages often cannot access. His approach focuses on building meaningful client relationships, supported by a fully integrated TMS and CRM platform that streamlines documentation and communication. Billy is committed to delivering cost-effective, reliable heavy haul solutions to customers across all industries, from Fortune 100 companies to specialized sectors like aerospace, defense, and material handling, ensuring every shipment is handled with precision and care.

Portrait of Chase, Agency Owner at Sims Global Solutions since 2016

Chase

Agency Owner Since 2016

Chase has been an Agency Owner with Sims Global Solutions since 2016, building nearly a decade of success as an independent freight sales agent within the SGS network. He brings a hands-on, relationship-first philosophy to every client partnership, consistently outperforming larger competitors through personalized service and deep industry knowledge. Backed by Sims Global's cutting-edge technology stack, dedicated operations team, and multi-modal capabilities spanning truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, and warehousing, Chase delivers adaptive shipping solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. His long-standing tenure reflects his commitment to the company's core values of loyalty, transparency, and continuous improvement, helping clients nationwide streamline their logistics and reduce operational costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does international heavy equipment shipping work?

International heavy equipment shipping typically begins with equipment details, dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and required delivery timing. Sims Global Solutions coordinates the right mix of heavy haul, port drayage, ocean freight or air cargo, permits, carrier capacity, and tracking. The goal is to reduce handling, keep equipment secure, and maintain visibility through each major transport milestone.

How much does overseas heavy equipment transport cost?

Should I use ocean freight or air cargo for heavy equipment?

Can oversized or overweight equipment be shipped internationally?

What documents are needed for international equipment shipping?

Can I track my overseas equipment shipment?

How long does international heavy equipment transport take?

Do you handle high value or HAZMAT equipment shipments?

Still Have Equipment Shipping Questions?

Get practical answers before you move complex equipment overseas.

Areas We Serve

Coordinated freight solutions are available across domestic lanes, cross-border routes, and international destinations.

International

Service Area

150,000+

Carrier Network

All 50 States

Coverage

Need International Transport Coverage?

Tell us your origin, destination, and equipment details.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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TIA Member

Industry membership supporting trusted logistics practices.

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16 Years

Established logistics provider launched in 2010.

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Cargo Protection

Added protection options for valuable freight.

Plan Your Overseas Equipment Move

Share your equipment dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and timing needs. A logistics specialist will help identify transport options, documentation needs, and next steps.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 855-326-8671. You can also send us a quick email at ContactSims@ShipSims.com.