Learn How Heavy Haulers Transports Airplanes
Moving an airplane is a task that requires expertise and careful attention to
detail. Airplanes are created to have an aerodynamic lift, which makes
shipping them overland a challenge. Depending on the size of your aircraft,
it may be partially disassembled and loaded on one or more flatbed trailers.
The fuel will be drained for safety and all parts carefully cabled down. The
oversized loads may be flagged for safety, and an escort convoy may be
necessary.
Another option is to further disassemble your aircraft and have it shipped in
crates. The crates should travel attached to a normal semi-truck rig. This
method requires professional aircraft engineers, which some clients may not
have. Both of these types of aircraft shipments are available through Heavy
Haulers, moving across North America.
For overseas aircraft transport, Heavy Haulers provides port-to-port
shipment. Your aircraft will arrive at one of our overseas ports, be loaded
onto a cargo ship, and then sail to the destination port. Once there, your
designated representative will be able to pick your shipment up form the
cargo master. An aircraft that travels in a cargo ship is typically a
"breakbulk" cargo, which refers to loads that are oversized or unusually
shaped, and not able to be transported in regular shipping containers. These
shipments cost more than shipping standard goods, as the item(s) take up
more room in the cargo ship's hold and may displace other goods.