machinery logistics solutions

Big moves made simple with big expertise.

Machinery logistics is never a standard move. Your oversized and heavy equipment shipments demand meticulous planning and expert handling.

With years of experience managing out-of-gauge and project cargo, ASF delivers tailored logistics solutions designed specifically for industrial machinery and heavy equipment.

Powering growth across a dynamic global industry.

The global machinery and heavy equipment sector drives progress in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, energy, and automation. Moving this kind of cargo isn’t simple, it requires specialized equipment, precision rigging, and strategic logistics planning.

With decades of experience across heavy industries, we manage complex machinery shipments from origin to destination. Our machinery logistics solutions are built for the size, scale, and critical importance of every move—ensuring your equipment arrives safely, securely, and on schedule.

$321B

Global Industry Size

5.3%

Global CAGR

Products we ship:
  • Construction
  • Metalworking
  • Agriculture
  • Turbines
  • Robotics
  • Aerospace
  • Warehousing
  • Pumps & Compressors
  • Cranes & Lifting Equipment
  • Tractors, Heavy Machines
  • Printing & Packaging
  • Food Processing
  • Alternative Energy
  • Oversized Vehicles
  • and more...

By land, sea, or air we match the right equipment to your needs every time.

No matter the mode, we are built to move your heaviest and most complex machinery with precision and care. From flat racks and lowboys to breakbulk vessels and air freighters, our proven expertise delivers comprehensive logistics plans that instill confidence at every step.

LIFT PLANS & ROUTE SURVEYS
Smart planning for heavy moves.

We analyze every detail—weight, dimensions, center of gravity, and lifting points—then engineer the optimal logistics route, factoring in bridge clearances, road restrictions, and permit requirements.

Our meticulous planning reduces risk, prevents delays, and ensures oversized machinery shipments move seamlessly from origin to destination.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
We handle the rules. You build the future.

Moving heavy machinery and oversized equipment across borders requires strict adherence to international regulations. We manage permits, customs clearances, weight limits, and equipment certifications to ensure smooth, lawful transit. Our team stays ahead of an ever-changing regulatory landscape—so you avoid costly fines and delays. With ASF, compliance isn’t an afterthought—it’s engineered into every move.

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PERMITTING & ESCORTS
Rolling heavy with zero hold-ups.

From traffic restrictions to multi-state escorts and superload permits, we handle the red tape before it ever slows you down. Our expert team secures clearances, manages regulations, and coordinates specialized escorts, ensuring your oversized machinery moves smoothly through cities, states, and borders—like priority cargo, not a roadblock.

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RIGGING
Efficiency in every lift and load.

Rigging is where the real action happens: the moment power meets precision. It’s when heavy machinery lifts, shifts, and lands exactly where it’s meant to. With expert rigging crews, specialized equipment, and meticulous planning, we turn high-stakes moves into smooth execution.

When your oversized cargo hangs in the balance, ASF is the team that gets it done right.

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Global moves, guided by local expertise.

Wherever your heavy equipment or industrial machinery needs to go, we’re already there. ASF provides a dedicated single-point-of-contact from initial planning to final delivery—ensuring efficiency, safety, and reliability at every stage.

Explore Our Coverage
Major trade partners for machinery:
  • United States
  • China
  • Mexico
  • Canada
  • Japan
  • Germany
  • South Korea
  • Italy
  • France
  • Taiwan
  • India

“We’ve relied on ASF to move over a dozen oversized shipments and we’ve never faced any issues. They just get it done."

Director of Import.

Medium-Sized Importer

Machinery logistics with a proactive, human-first approach.

Human-centric logistics isn't just a concept it is the soul of our company, and our clients consistently cite this as the reason they select ASF over our competitors.

01

PLANNING & PREPARATION

Plans built for precision.

Machinery shipments require detailed planning and must address time-sensitive schedules.
Navigating regulations, coordinating reliable transportation and agile solutions keeps your products on schedule and secure.

02

PERMITS & CLEARANCES

Compliance in motion.

From permits and Customs Clearance, we work to minimize delays to keep your machinery and equipment moving smoothly from origin to destination.
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03

CARGO INSURANCE

Securing your equipment.

Developing cargo insurance to protect your machinery against loss or damage, keeping your operations running smoothly and on schedule.
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04

Technology

Data powered for performance.

Stay in control from origin to final destination. Our ASF Freight Platform powered by Gnosis Freight delivers real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and seamless system integrations, so your heavy equipment moves efficiently, safely, and on schedule.
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It’s time to be cared for. It’s time to contact ASF.

If you’re tired of dealing with freight forwarders that don’t respond, only sell on price, and don’t take the time to understand your needs, it’s time to contact ASF.

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