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Specialized heavy industrial project cargo transport
PAYZ Heavy Transport Engineering | Out-Of-Gauge Logistics

When ordinary freight solutions aren't enough.

PAYZ provides specialized project cargo coordination for oversized, heavy and complex shipments. From planning and documentation to transportation and delivery, every movement is carefully coordinated around the requirements of the cargo.

Disciplined Execution

The Anatomy of an Out-Of-Gauge Move

Heavy-lift movements through Nigerian ports and transit corridors succeed or fail during the pre-operational planning phase. Our project logistics division executes a methodical 4-stage engineering protocol.

PHASE 01 • SURVEY

Route & Bridge Assessment

Physical route reconnaissance across every kilometer of the corridor. We calculate bridge structural capacities, identify overhead utility cables, assess turning radiuses at critical junctions, and measure gradient clearances.

PHASE 02 • RIGGING

Technical Lashing & Lifting

Certified CAD lift plans, center-of-gravity calculations, and customized spreader beams. We specify exact sling ratings, shackle tonnages, and hydraulic tie-down configurations meeting Lloyd’s Register maritime standards.

PHASE 03 • PERMITS

Regulatory & Escort Clearances

Procurement of Federal Ministry of Works oversized transit approvals, state transport permits, power transmission line temporary lifting clearances, and coordinated Nigerian Police Force highway escorts.

PHASE 04 • MOVEMENT

Active Highway Coordination

Controlled convoy movement governed by strict speed restrictions, dedicated pilot escort vehicles, real-time satellite telemetry, and on-board hydraulic leveling technicians ensuring zero cargo stress.

Heavy Equipment Capabilities

Built for monumental scale.

Through our proprietary equipment pool and strategic engineering partnerships, PAYZ mobilizes the machinery necessary to transport ultra-heavy and out-of-gauge modules safely.

Hydraulic Modular Transporters

Multi-axle hydraulic platform trailers and Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) capable of distributing point loads safely across paved highways and gravel plant access roads up to 500+ metric tons.

Heavy Lift Crane Mobilization

All-terrain and crawler cranes ranging from 100 to 600 metric tons capacity for tandem lifts, quay-to-trailer tandem offloading, and final foundation positioning at power plants and refineries.

Lagoon & Coastal Deck Barges

Ballasted flat-top deck barges and tugboat escorts for Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) barge transit bypassing congested road infrastructure between Lagos ports and coastal industrial corridors.

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