Breakbulk & Heavy-Lift Handling
Oversized loads, out-of-gauge pieces, and breakbulk shipments handled with specialized equipment and precision at every touchpoint.
Project Cargo Solutions,
Engineered End to End
Moving oversized, heavy, or high-value cargo takes specialized expertise, strategic planning, and global coordination. From route survey to final delivery, W.M. Stone makes sure your most complex shipments arrive safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Your Trusted Partner for Project Cargo.
With years of experience managing heavy-lift and breakbulk cargo, we deliver comprehensive project logistics tailored to your industry, whether you are moving machinery, infrastructure materials, or modular units.
Our team coordinates seamless execution, regulatory compliance, and real-time tracking on every move, minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency from origin to final destination.
Specialized Handling
Expertise transporting oversized and high-value shipments with precision and the right equipment.
Global Logistics Network
Access to a vast carrier network across ocean, air, and ground transport on every major lane.
End-to-End Project Management
We handle the permits, inspections, and multimodal coordination so nothing falls between the cracks.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance
Proactive strategies that avoid customs delays and supply-chain disruptions before they start.
On time, within budgetEvery phase, every move
Our Project Cargo Services.
From a single out-of-gauge piece to an entire installation, every capability you need to move complex cargo lives under one roof.
Permit & Route Management
Route surveys, oversize and superload permits, and escort coordination across domestic and international corridors.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
We streamline import/export documentation so every piece of cargo stays compliant and off hold.
Real-Time Tracking & Coordination
Full shipment visibility and a single project coordinator keeping your team informed from departure to final delivery.
Multimodal Transport Solutions
Ocean, air, rail, and trucking combined into the most efficient, cost-effective routing for your project cargo.
Cargo Insurance & Risk Management
Custom-tailored insurance and proactive risk strategies sized to your project, its value, and its timeline.
See Project Cargo in Motion.
From the terminal to the final mile, watch how W.M. Stone coordinates the heavy lifting so your cargo moves with confidence.
One Project, Every Mode.
We combine ocean, air, rail, and road into a single coordinated plan, choosing the right mode for each leg to balance cost, speed, and cargo safety.
Ocean
Breakbulk, RoRo, and FCL on geared and heavy-lift vessels.
Air
Time-critical, high-value components by charter and scheduled freight.
Rail
Heavy and oversized loads railed over long inland corridors, cost-efficiently.
Road
Drayage, lowboy, and multi-axle trucking with escorts, port to site.
The W.M. Stone Commitment.
Smooth project cargo transportation with minimal risk and maximum efficiency, on every shipment we touch.
Customized Transport Planning
Every shipment gets a tailored logistics plan, factoring in routing, handling requirements, and regulatory compliance to ensure seamless execution.
Advanced Risk Management
We anticipate and mitigate logistical challenges, port restrictions, and customs regulations, reducing costly delays and optimizing timelines.
Safe & Reliable Delivery
From origin to final destination, real-time tracking and expert coordination guarantee that your cargo arrives securely and on time.
Built for High-Stakes Industries.
Sector-specific project logistics that align with the cargo, the timeline, and the compliance your industry demands.
Commonly Asked Questions.
The details shippers ask us most before moving an oversized, heavy, or high-value piece.
What qualifies as project cargo?
Project cargo covers oversized, heavy-lift, out-of-gauge, and high-value shipments that don't fit standard containers or handling, such as industrial machinery, transformers, turbine components, reactors, and modular units. If a piece needs specialized equipment, permits, or engineering to move, it's project cargo.
Do you handle permits, route surveys, and escorts?
Yes. We manage oversize and superload permits, escort and pilot-car coordination, and route surveys, checking clearances, bridge limits, and turning radii, across both domestic and international corridors so the move is approved and rehearsed before cargo rolls.
Which transport modes can you coordinate?
Ocean (breakbulk, RoRo, and FCL on geared and heavy-lift vessels), air charter and scheduled freight, rail, and multi-axle trucking, combined into one coordinated plan that balances cost, speed, and cargo safety on every leg.
Can you move cargo internationally and clear customs?
Yes. As a licensed U.S. customs broker, we handle import and export documentation and clearance alongside the physical move, so compliance and transport stay coordinated and your cargo never sits on hold waiting for paperwork.
How do you keep my project on schedule and on budget?
Every shipment gets a customized transport plan, advanced risk management, and real-time tracking with a single point of contact. We anticipate port restrictions, customs rules, and route constraints up front, so delays are designed out rather than discovered in transit.
How do I get a project cargo quote?
Share the commodity, weight, dimensions (L x W x H), origin, destination, and target dates through our quote form or by calling (757) 800-6080. A project specialist will scope the move and respond, usually the same business day.
Credentialed to Move What Others Can't.
Move Your Project Cargo with Confidence.
Complex logistics shouldn't slow down your operations. Tell us about the piece, the lane, and the timeline, and W.M. Stone's project cargo experts will handle the heavy lifting.