Transport for Maritime Industry & Shipbuilding
Shipyards, shipping lines and ship chandlers work against port turnaround and dry-dock deadlines — Logisticoo delivers ship spare parts, equipment and hull sections just in time: to the shipyard, to the berth or straight to the gangway, before the vessel sails again. A ship in port earns no money; the windows in which spare parts, engine components or equipment have to get on board are tight accordingly. Our express direct runs reach the German seaports and the major European port locations right on schedule; your planner coordinates delivery with the agent, shipyard or ship management and reports arrival before the captain even asks. Shipbuilding components are often heavy and bulky — engine parts, propellers, steering gear or steel hull sections travel with the right heavy-haulage and crane equipment, and oversize loads are planned with a permit. For deliveries to vessels under a third-country flag or in free zones, we support the customs handling as ship's stores. Through sea and air freight, we also connect ports worldwide across 55 countries. Fixed price within 30 minutes, even when the dry-dock date is already next week. That way the ship sails as planned — with the part on board rather than somewhere in transit.
Vehicles & equipment
Depending on the component, we run Sprinter vans for urgent spare parts, curtainsider semitrailers with crane for equipment, and low-loaders for heavy and tall components; the load is secured with heavy-duty chains and edge protection over defined lashing points.
Typical requirements
- On-schedule delivery to shipyards, berths and agents before departure
- Express spare-parts logistics for vessels with short port turnarounds
- Heavy-haulage and oversize transport for engine parts, propellers and hull sections
- Customs handling for deliveries as ship's stores and in free zones
- Coordination with ship agents, shipyard logistics and on-board personnel
- Worldwide connections via sea and air freight
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Typical shipments from shipbuilding and shipping
We supply shipyards, shipping lines and ship chandlers with a broad range. Common are urgent ship spare parts — engine components, pumps, valves, bearings, turbochargers, electronics — that have to be on board before departure. On top of that come heavy and bulky shipbuilding components: propellers, shafts, steering gear, windlasses, engine blocks and steel hull sections that travel with crane and heavy-haulage equipment. Equipment and fit-out range from life-saving appliances, deck cranes and pipe spools to cabin modules and interior fittings. Add to this paints and coatings as well as operating fluids, which may be classified as dangerous goods under ADR, and ship's stores for provisioning. From the urgent spare part in a Sprinter van to the gangway to the hull section on a low-loader to the shipyard, the vehicle adapts to the component — the goal is always for the ship to sail on schedule rather than wait for a part in transit.
Standards and regulations in maritime transport
On the road, the securing of heavy, bulky goods applies in accordance with VDI 2700 ff. and EN 12195, using heavy-duty chains and edge protection over defined lashing points; oversize hull sections require a special permit under sections 29/46 of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), which we apply for and carry out with a checked route and escort. In customs and foreign-trade terms, deliveries to seagoing vessels are a special case: ship's stores and equipment for ships in international traffic can, depending on flag, trading area and declaration, be treated as duty-privileged or equivalent to export — which we coordinate with you and the ship agent. Coating materials and operating fluids with ADR relevance (including class 3) are carried in compliance with dangerous-goods rules. For port delivery, terminal access, registration procedures and security requirements (ISPS areas) are decisive; the agent provides these.
How a shipbuilding/maritime transport works at Logisticoo
- Enquiry with component, weight/dimensions, destination (shipyard, berth, terminal) and departure or dry-dock date.
- Fixed-price quote within 30 minutes; including permit lead time for oversize loads.
- Coordination: your planner clarifies terminal access, registration procedures, handover point and any customs handling as ship's stores with the shipyard or ship agent.
- Loading with the right crane/heavy-haulage equipment, secured over defined lashing points.
- Express direct run to the port, with two drivers for long distances, with a status report before arrival.
- Handover at the gangway, berth or shipyard logistics with complete documentation. We connect worldwide lanes via sea and air freight; for recurring shipyard traffic we set up fixed rates.
What does a shipbuilding/maritime transport cost?
You always receive a fixed price up front; the rule-of-thumb rates per kilometre (±15%): express Sprinter van for urgent spare parts around €1.10/km (from €89), 7.5 t truck around €1.45/km (from €169), 12 t truck around €1.65/km (from €219), articulated truck around €1.95/km (from €379); heavy-haulage and low-loader transport for hull sections and engine parts is calculated per project plus permit and crane costs. A spare-parts direct run from Munich to Hamburg to a terminal (around 780 km) with the Sprinter van therefore comes to roughly €730–980. Surcharges apply for a two-driver crew, terminal registration with waiting time, oversize permits and customs handling as ship's stores.
Typical shipbuilding/maritime shipments and how they are handled
| Shipment type | Example | Vehicle/equipment | Typical transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent spare part | Pump, turbocharger before departure | Express Sprinter van, 24/7, 2 drivers | a few hours |
| Heavy component | Propeller, shaft, engine block | Low-loader/crane, heavy-duty securing | scheduled, with lead time |
| Steel hull section | Prefabricated section, oversize | Low-loader, sections 29/46 permit | with permit lead time |
| Equipment/fit-out | Life-saving appliances, cabin module | Curtainsider semitrailer with crane | plannable |
| Ship's stores/dangerous goods | Paints, operating fluids (ADR class 3) | ADR vehicle, customs as ship's stores | plannable, papers at the terminal |
Frequently asked questions
The ship sails in 48 hours — can you get the delivery to the terminal?
In most cases, yes: after your enquiry the fixed price is ready within 30 minutes, the direct run starts as soon as possible, with two drivers over long distances. In parallel, your planner clarifies terminal access, registration procedures and the handover point with the ship agent — because in the port, deliveries rarely fail on the driving, but on missing access credentials.
What needs to be observed for customs when delivering as ship's stores?
Deliveries to seagoing vessels in international traffic can, under certain conditions, be treated as ship's stores that are duty-privileged or equivalent to export; the decisive factors are the flag, trading area and correct declaration. We coordinate the procedure with you and the agent in advance and make sure the papers are complete for handover at the terminal.
What does a spare-parts direct run to the port cost?
You receive a fixed price within 30 minutes. As a guide: express Sprinter van around €1.10/km (from €89), articulated truck around €1.95/km (from €379), each ±15%. A direct run from Munich to Hamburg to the terminal (around 780 km) with the Sprinter van comes to roughly €730–980. Heavy transport for hull sections is calculated per project; terminal waiting time and a two-driver crew are shown separately.
Can you reach the terminal when the ship sails in 48 hours?
In most cases, yes: fixed price within 30 minutes, direct run as soon as possible, with two drivers over long distances. In parallel, your planner clarifies terminal access, registration procedures and the handover point with the ship agent — in the port, deliveries rarely fail on the driving, but on missing access credentials.
What needs to be observed for customs when delivering as ship's stores?
Deliveries to seagoing vessels in international traffic can, depending on flag, trading area and correct declaration, be treated as duty-privileged or equivalent to export. We coordinate the procedure with you and the agent in advance and make sure the papers are complete for handover at the terminal.