NexGen Shipping specialises in project cargo logisticsfor complex, oversized, and high-value shipments moving through East Africa. From energy sector equipment and mining machinery to infrastructure components and industrial plant, our project cargo team manages every stage — from origin packing and ocean freight booking to port discharge and handling, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery to remote project sites.
OOG and Out-of-Gauge Cargo Handling
Out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo that exceeds standard container dimensions requires specialised equipment, route surveys, and port handling procedures. NexGen coordinates flat-rack and open-top container bookings, low-loader transport arrangements, port authority permits, and escort requirements for all OOG movements through Mombasa Port. Our team conducts pre-shipment route surveys for oversized loads moving inland to project sites.
Break Bulk Cargo — Port and Inland
Break bulk cargo — goods shipped as loose pieces rather than in containers — requires specialised stevedoring, port handling, and inland transport. NexGen manages the complete break bulk logistics cycle from vessel to site, including cargo surveys, tallying, appropriate storage, and delivery on purpose-built transport equipment. We work across sectors including construction, energy, agriculture, and humanitarian logistics.
Sector Experience
Our project cargo team has delivered complex logistics solutions across:
- Oil and gas infrastructure — pipeline components, drilling equipment
- Renewable energy — wind turbine components, solar farm equipment
- Mining — processing plant, heavy machinery
- Construction — steel structures, precast elements, tower cranes
- Agricultural equipment — combine harvesters, irrigation systems
Project cargo requires early-stage logistics planning. Contact NexGen Shipping as early as possible in your project timeline — we can advise on optimal shipping methods, routing, port requirements, and inland delivery to project sites before your procurement is finalised. Engaging a specialist forwarder early consistently saves time and cost on complex projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as “project cargo”?
Project cargo refers to large, heavy, complex, or high-value shipments that require specialised logistics planning — typically cargo that cannot move in a standard 20' or 40' container. This includes industrial machinery, energy infrastructure components, construction equipment, and any cargo that is out-of-gauge (OOG) in weight or dimensions.
Do you handle project cargo for humanitarian or NGO programmes?
Yes. NexGen Shipping has experience handling project cargo for development organisation and NGO programmes across East Africa, including emergency relief supplies, infrastructure equipment, and humanitarian freight requiring specialised documentation and handling protocols.
How far in advance should I engage NexGen for project cargo?
We recommend engaging our project cargo team at least 6–8 weeks before your target shipment date for complex movements — earlier for very large or sensitive cargo. Early engagement allows us to optimise routing, pre-book specialist equipment, and complete route surveys before they become critical path items.
