Out of Gauge | Shipping Term Explained | Logistics Glossary
GLOSSARY
Out of Gauge cargo
Out of Gauge (OOG) cargo is any cargo that cannot be loaded in a shipping container because it exceeds the dimensions of a 40’ HC container (more than 12.05 x 2.33 x 2.59 m).
How to transport an Out of Gauge cargo?
There are different dedicated options to move Out of Gauge shipments that don’t fit a standard container:
- Flat rack containers: containers with walls only at the sort end, perfect for machinery, building materials or vehicles.
- Platform or flatbed containers: containers with no walls or roof, with lashing and tarp sheets to secure and cover the cargo.
- Open-top containers: containers with a soft covering on top, such as tarpaulin, ideal for goods that need a crane to be loaded.
- Roll-on/Roll-off services: ideal for vehicle transport when the cargo can be driven on and off the vessel.
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