Lift-on / lift-off coordination
Crane capacity, lift points, slings and stevedore teams aligned to each piece and terminal.
BREAK BULK · HEAVY LIFT · PROJECT CARGO
Break Bulk
Individual handling for non-containerised machinery, steel and project pieces — lifted, lashed and secured for sea passage.
OVERVIEW
Why teams pick Petrobulk for break bulk.
Break bulk is cargo that cannot travel in a standard container because of its dimensions, weight or handling profile. Petrobulk coordinates the complete movement of machinery, steel coils, fabricated structures and project pieces — from collection and port receipt through lifting, stowage, lashing and discharge.
The work starts before the cargo reaches the quay. We align piece-level dimensions and weights with vessel space, lifting plans, terminal capability and onward transport, then keep the carrier, stevedore, surveyor and road teams working from one handling plan.
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WHY THIS SERVICE
Built for shippers who can't afford surprises.
Lashing & securing
Cargo-specific stowage and sea-fastening plans coordinated with competent marine surveyors.
Out-of-gauge handling
Oversized and overweight pieces routed with the right permits, trailers and terminal access.
Vessel space booking
General-cargo, multipurpose and heavy-lift vessel options matched to the parcel and laycan.
HOW BREAK BULK MOVES
Survey to secured stow.
- 1Piece list & route study
Dimensions, weights, centres of gravity, lift points and route constraints are checked piece by piece.
- 2Vessel & handling plan
Suitable vessel space, terminals, cranes, lifting gear and stow positions are confirmed.
- 3Port handling & loading
Road arrival, terminal receipt, survey, lifting and placement aboard are coordinated against the plan.
- 4Secure, sail & deliver
Lashing is verified, milestones are tracked, and discharge plus onward delivery is arranged.
COVERAGE
Pan-India and worldwide.
Heavy-lift and general-cargo vessel connections through major Indian gateways and partner ports on established international trade lanes.
View full network- Delhi NCR
- Nhava Sheva / JNPT
- Mundra
- Kandla / Deendayal
- Chennai
- Visakhapatnam
- Paradip
- Kolkata / Haldia
- Cochin
- Tuticorin
- Pipavav
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked about break bulk.
Machinery, steel coils, fabricated structures, transformers, construction equipment and other pieces that do not fit safely or economically inside standard containers.
Yes. We coordinate suitable trailers, route surveys and permits through vetted transport partners for the first and last inland legs.
We use the piece list, lifting drawings and centre-of-gravity information to align crane capacity, lifting gear, stowage and sea fastening with the carrier, terminal and appointed surveyor.
Yes. We approach general-cargo, multipurpose and heavy-lift operators for suitable space and a workable laycan, depending on the parcel and route.
Share the piece count, dimensions and weight of every item, origin and destination, readiness date, drawings or photos, and any known lifting-point or centre-of-gravity details.
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Send the piece list and drawings — our project desk will map the lift, vessel and inland legs.