Expert Plant Relocation and Moving

Plant relocation and moving covers the coordinated transport of machinery, production lines, equipment, materials, and supporting freight from one facility to another. For complex moves, Sims Global Solutions can coordinate heavy haul, specialized trailers, crane and rigging support, warehousing, expedited freight, and managed transportation so each shipment is sequenced and tracked as part of one overall relocation plan.

A plant relocation should begin with a detailed inventory of machinery, freight dimensions, weights, handling requirements, site access, and delivery deadlines. The logistics plan should also account for permits, escort needs, specialized trailers, crane or rigging support, staging space, and contingency options. Sims Global Solutions helps simplify this process through coordinated mode selection, carrier sourcing, tracking, and reporting.

The best equipment depends on the size, weight, shape, and loading method required for each asset. Common options include flatbeds, step decks, RGN or lowboy trailers, double drops, multi-axle trailers, box trucks, and full truckload equipment. For oversized or overweight machinery, routing, permitting, securement, and specialized handling must be planned before dispatch.

Yes. Sims Global Solutions supports oversized and heavy haul freight, including equipment that exceeds standard legal dimensions or weight limits. Services may include specialized trailers, escort coordination, permit support, route planning, securement procedures, and coordination with crane and rigging teams. The goal is to move machinery safely, compliantly, and with fewer disruptions to the relocation schedule.

Plant relocation costs are influenced by shipment dimensions, weight, distance, trailer type, permits, escorts, crane or rigging needs, timeline urgency, insurance requirements, and whether freight needs warehousing or staging. Multi-stop sequencing and expedited service can also affect pricing. A detailed inventory and move schedule allow the logistics team to identify cost-effective modes and reduce avoidable handling.

Timelines vary based on the number of assets, distance, equipment requirements, permitting, site readiness, and whether machinery must be staged before final delivery. Some smaller moves can be scheduled quickly, while complex industrial relocations require phased planning. Sims Global Solutions supports real-time updates and managed coordination so teams can monitor progress and adjust as conditions change.

Yes. When a relocation requires temporary storage, staging, fulfillment support, or phased distribution, Sims Global Solutions can incorporate warehousing into the move plan. The company has access to nationwide warehouse coverage, including available space across multiple markets, helping customers manage equipment timing, inbound freight, and final delivery windows more efficiently.

SimsTrak provides customers with shipment visibility, quoting, scheduling, tracking, consolidated billing, and reporting capabilities. During plant relocation, that visibility helps teams monitor multiple loads, coordinate milestones, identify delays, and keep stakeholders informed. Combined with dedicated logistics coordinators, the technology supports a more organized relocation process from planning through final delivery.