What project logistics covers
Project logistics is the planning and movement of cargo that is too large, too heavy or too awkward for standard container shipping. It covers one capital project end to end: feasibility, chartering, permits, port and road approvals, stowage engineering, landside cartage and delivery to site.
Standard freight moves a box on a published schedule. Project freight forwarding builds the schedule around one indivisible piece of equipment, so vessel, crane, trailer and approvals line up on the same day.
In 2021, Magellan Logistics acquired Accord Logistics, a leading provider of globally integrated end-to-end project logistics solutions tailored to industry-specific requirements.
Industries we move project cargo for
Four sectors typically account for most of our project cargo, each with its own approvals, constraints and delivery windows.
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Energy and renewables: transmission towers, wind turbine components and generators.
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Construction and major infrastructure: modular buildings and bridge girders, alongside our building and construction work.
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Oil and gas: pipelines and tanks.
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Construction and major infrastructure: modular buildings and bridge girders, alongside our building and construction work.
Three methods typically carry most of this cargo, each with its own page. Read more of our construction and major infrastructure work in our building and construction page.
Efficient RoRo Shipping Solution
Roll-on/roll-off suits large, heavy equipment that can be driven or towed aboard, reducing handling steps and lift risk. Read more on RoRo shipping.
Expert Break Bulk Cargo Service
Break bulk moves oversized or irregularly shaped units that will not fit a container, loaded piece by piece under the ship’s hook. Read more on break bulk cargo.
Tailored Heavy Lift Cargo Service
Heavy lift covers exceptionally large and heavy items such as turbines, generators and mining shovels, where crane capacity and stowage engineering set the plan. See heavy lift cargo.
Wharf Cartage and The Landside Leg
The sea leg is only part of the journey. Once discharged, your cargo still needs permits and the right transportation to reach site. Read more on wharf cartage, and on the ocean leg under sea freight forwarding.
What sets Magellan apart?
Coordination with logistics and other service providers.
Documenting processes for loading, transporting and unloading heavy cargo.
Heavy-lift transportation door-to-door via road, rail, sea, and air.
Full loads / individual consignments and cross trades.
Special transports, RoRo and break-bulk shipping.
Part and full charters for both air and sea.
How your business benefits
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We undertake pre-contract feasibility research to identify the best transport modes, routes and infrastructure mix.
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We ensure compliance with local Governments, Customs, shipping regulations, quality requirements and safety procedures.
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We run all projects according to company policies and procedures and meet all contractual needs.
With over 25 years of experience managing complex project logistics across Australia and internationally, Magellan combines the expertise of our Accord Logistics acquisition with our proven 98.5% DIFOT (Delivered In Full, On Time) performance rate. Our offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland, with Adelaide and Fremantle also serviced, are backed by a global network of 270+ partner locations. We are Australian Trusted Trader accredited and members of CBAFF, FTA and IFCBAA. Real-time visibility of shipments and documents comes through our MagTrack portal.
Ready to discuss your project logistics requirements? Contact Magellan today at https://www.magellanlogistics.com.au/rate-request/, our contact page, or call 1300 651 888 to speak with our project logistics specialists.
Comprehensive project cargo services
Are you navigating the logistics of transporting large, complex, or uniquely shaped items? Our project cargo services are designed to meet your needs, offering unparalleled flexibility and expertise for shipments that defy conventional transport methods.
Whether you’re moving industrial equipment, construction materials, or infrastructure components like transmission towers, wind turbines or pipelines, we provide tailored solutions to ensure your cargo arrives safely, securely, and on time. Our specialised handling employs cranes, flat racks, and multi-axle trailers, with meticulous route planning and the necessary permits to accommodate oversized loads.
Unlock the potential of your large-scale logistics with our tailored project cargo services.
Trust us to handle your high-value shipments with care.
Ready to discuss your project logistics requirements? Contact Magellan today at https://www.magellanlogistics.com.au/rate-request/ or call 1300 651 888 to speak with our project logistics specialists.
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Helpful Resources
Importing your goods by Sea Freight
Important information around government regulations, cost and weight options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Project logistics is the end-to-end management of freight for a capital project: cargo that is oversized, overweight or out of gauge, moved to a schedule set by the project rather than a sailing timetable. It runs from feasibility and chartering through permits to on-site delivery.
Standard freight moves containerised goods on fixed services. Project logistics adds route planning, chartering, lift engineering, port, road, police and power-line approvals, plus heavy-haulage cartage through subcontracted carriers. The cargo is indivisible, so one missed approval delays the whole project.
Magellan Logistics supports various sectors, including oil and gas, pipeline, minerals, energy, construction, and major infrastructure, and we offer logistics solutions from inception to completion.
Magellan offers comprehensive project logistics solutions, including coordination with service providers, meticulous documentation, and specialised heavy-lift transportation via road, rail, sea, and air.
Break bulk shipping is designed for oversized or awkwardly shaped cargo that cannot fit into standard containers. It provides flexibility for partial shipments to multiple destinations and is ideal for the construction, energy, and mining industries.
RoRo shipping simplifies the transport of large vehicles and machinery by allowing them to be driven directly onto and off the vessel. This reduces handling times, minimises the risk of damage, and offers cost-effective solutions for the automotive and construction industries.
Magellan conducts pre-contract feasibility research and ensures compliance with local governments, customs, shipping regulations, and safety procedures, ensuring projects run smoothly and meet all contractual needs.
Magellan Logistics employs cranes, flat racks, and multi-axle trailers to transport oversized loads. The team meticulously plans routes and secures necessary permits to transport complex shipments safely.
Magellan provides tailored solutions for transporting exceptionally large and heavy goods such as turbines and generators. These solutions ensure secure loading, transportation, and unloading while minimising the risk of damage.
Yes, Magellan offers end-to-end logistics solutions with a strong global network. We ensure cargo is safely transported to any destination worldwide with a customised solution that meets each project’s specific needs.
Magellan provides specialised heavy-lift cargo services tailored for oversized and high-value shipments like machinery, turbines, and construction equipment. With expert handling, advanced loading techniques, and meticulous logistical planning, they ensure safe, efficient, and secure transport for large-scale projects globally.
Project cargo shipping offers flexibility for unconventional items, ensuring safe and secure transport for oversized or irregularly shaped goods that don’t fit standard containers.
Project cargo often requires permits and route planning to accommodate the size and weight on roads or shipping lanes.
Method-specific questions are answered on break bulk cargo, RoRo shipping and heavy lift cargo.
