Overweight Cargo

Overweight Cargo refers to cargo where a single piece exceeds the weight limit set by the carrier, port, or transport vehicle, requiring special handling or extra fees. Use cases include sea, air, land, and multimodal transport, commonly seen in machinery, steel, and large castings. Notes: 1) Weight limits vary by carrier; e.g., a 20ft general container typically limits to about 21-28 tons; if exceeded, apply for an overweight container or use a flat rack. 2) Overweight cargo must be declared in advance, otherwise penalties, rolled cargo, or refusal may occur. 3) May involve overweight surcharges, special handling equipment fees, and lashing/securing fees. 4) Confirm weight limit policies at origin, transshipment, and destination ports. Difference from 'Out-of-Gauge Cargo': Overweight emphasizes weight exceeding limits, while Out-of-Gauge emphasizes dimensions exceeding limits. Difference from 'General Cargo': General cargo is within standard weight limits; Overweight requires special handling. Difference from 'Heavy Cargo': Heavy cargo is a chargeable weight concept (e.g., 1 cubic meter > 1 ton), while Overweight is a physical weight limit concept.