Heavy & Oversized Transport
Support for abnormal loads, heavy vehicles, industrial machinery, and special freight.
Learn more about Heavy & Oversized TransportCoastal corridor
East Coast Ports to Caribbean Freight
Commercial cargo, equipment and vehicles from East Coast ports to Caribbean islands on liner and barge services.
Service type: Liner and barge
Islands across the Caribbean are served from East Coast ports by container liner services and by barges. The right option depends on the island, the cargo and how often that island is served.
The paperwork depends on the destination. The U.S. Virgin Islands are a U.S. territory with their own customs rules, and most other Caribbean destinations are foreign countries. Exports may need an Electronic Export Information filing, and clearance at the destination is handled by a licensed customs broker there.
Tell us the destination island and what you are shipping, and we review the options and the paperwork it needs.
Ports, sailings and transit
Ports, sailing days and transit times for this corridor are confirmed with your quote. They depend on your cargo, your dates and the space available.
What shippers send
- Commercial cargo
- Heavy equipment
- Vehicles
- Building materials
Restrictions to know
- Each destination sets its own import rules and duties.
- Dangerous goods must be declared.
- Oversize pieces need review before booking.
Documents
- Bill of lading
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Electronic Export Information filing, where required
- Destination import documents, through a customs broker
Services
Services on this corridor
Route & Schedule Support
Help choosing the right ferry route, sailing window, and port combination for your cargo.
Learn more about Route & Schedule SupportCustoms & Documentation
Support with transport documents, manifests, and border-related requirements when needed.
Learn more about Customs & DocumentationHow a quote request works
Step 1: Send the details
Origin and destination, what the cargo is, its dimensions and weight, and your sailing window.
Step 2: We review the options
We check which ferry, RoRo or barge services and port pairs fit your cargo and dates.
Step 3: You get a quote
The quote lists the sailing options and what each one includes.
Step 4: We arrange the booking
We book the option you choose with the carrier and tell you which documents it needs.
Questions
Usually, yes. Most Caribbean destinations are foreign countries, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have their own customs rules. We tell you what the shipment needs and when a licensed customs broker is required.
Heavy and oversized pieces often move by barge. Send the dimensions and weight so we can check which options can take them.
Tell us the island. We review each request individually, because services differ from island to island.
