Services

Heavy, abnormal and project cargo handled properly.

Rice Continental specialise in the haulage of heavy and abnormal loads up to 150 tonnes, backed by route planning, permits, escorts, lifting support and international paperwork.

150tHeavy and abnormal load capability
24/7Escort and out-of-hours support when required
Door to portUK, Ireland, Europe and worldwide shipping links
One team, full movement

From a single machine to a full production-line relocation.

Complex freight succeeds when the practical details are handled early: vehicle combination, access, loading method, route restrictions, authority applications, ferry timing, customs paperwork and delivery contacts.

Rice Continental specialist haulage on the road
01

General haulage

Collection, delivery, single-drop, multi-drop and return loads across Ireland, the UK and Europe, with tidy job communication from booking to POD.

02

Heavy haulage

Vehicle and trailer combinations selected around the load, with lifting requirements, manpower and site practicalities planned before wheels move.

03

Abnormal loads

Movement of indivisible items such as tanks, silos, boats, engines, quarry equipment, aircraft parts and top-heavy machinery.

04

Escort service

Pilot cars, two-way radio, marker boards, beacons, permit support, trained manpower and police escort coordination when needed.

05

Worldwide shipping logistics

Door-to-door, port-to-port and onward shipping support with ocean carrier contacts, customs clearance and documentation guidance.

06

Project management

A single point of contact for multi-party jobs, long routes, abnormal constraints, permits, site teams, cranes and tight delivery windows.

07

Machinery removal and installation

Single machine moves, factory removals, production line relocation and installation support for engineering, quarry and manufacturing clients.

08

Container loading and offloading

Container supply, loading plans, machine dismantling, offloading, short-term storage and documentation for small and large cargo.

09

Storage and distribution

Short or longer-term storage options with onward distribution, groupage planning and practical handling advice for awkward freight.

Get a quote

Send Rice the dimensions, weight, route and dates. They will come back with the practical next step.

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