Handling of break-bulk Cargo, heavy cargo, and project cargo

Nothing’s too heavy

Even though most break-bulk cargo in Hamburg is nowadays handled by means of containers, over dimensioned and heavy goods are the focus of attention at O’Swaldkai.

Break-Bulk Cargo transport of an Israel Railways locomotive

Whether we are dealing with entire factories, particularly big machine parts or very voluminous items – we do everything to ensure smooth handling from delivery to loading.

Our challenge is to load the break-bulk cargo economically onto roll trailers and to move it on wheels. In so doing, packed or unpacked goods of any kind up to a weight of 150 t are moved using our own equipment.

Moreover, floating cranes that are able to move up to 210 t can be used for heavy goods.

Motivated, skilled personnel with many years of experience are responsible for measuring, tallying, packing and properly fastening cargo.

Do you have any questions? We are here for you personally.

Whether you have general enquiries, specific information about our services or individual requests - our team will be happy to help you.

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Break-Bulk Cargo Unikai in figures

30.000 m² of covered hall space
1.200 m² of covered hall space, approved for fumigation
200 t lifting capacity
27 Forklift trucks from 8 to 33 tons
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Impressions from our everyday life

Heavy-duty pipes are loaded onto the Grande Francia using a mobile crane. A good example of how “too big” does not exist.
Three rotor blades for a wind turbine are being unloaded from a special low-loader. These extra-long and sensitive goods require precise coordination during loading.
A Liebherr mobile crane module is being prepared for transport at the HHLA terminal. Typical for project shipments of port or construction equipment by sea.
A packaged rail vehicle component from Alstom is loaded using a reach stacker. This wagon or power car is completely wrapped and prepared for sensitive transport – an ideal candidate for project loading.
Components/accessories for an industrial plant secured on a trailer. Handling this type of heavy cargo is one of Unikai's specialties.
Cylindrical general cargo is ready for loading at the quay. This type of long and heavy cargo requires special preparations and handling techniques.
General cargo in the form of wooden sea freight crates, safely stored in a hall at the terminal. The red markings indicate handling instructions – a typical scenario for sensitive or high-value industrial components.
Shipping of mobile crane parts, lashed to trailers, in the foreground. In the background, the Grimaldi Group's RoRo ship Grande Francia is moored at the terminal, ready for the export of general cargo such as construction and special machinery.
Special equipment (including a tracked vehicle from Vietz) securely lashed down in the cargo hold of a RoRo ship. This image shows the final stage of the RoRo loading process for rollable general cargo and construction machinery.
A locomotive is placed on a specially prepared trailer using two mobile cranes. This is another example of our expertise.

Other areas of quay operations

We also support you with our experience and expertise in other specialist areas. Discover our complementary range of services.

Container
Packing/Lashing
RoRo
Rail Logistics