XXL Consolidation | OOG consolidation on flat racks

The principle

One flat rack. Several shipments.

In ocean freight, out-of-gauge cargo is charged per flat rack – no matter how much of the deck your crate actually uses. The rest travels empty. That empty space is exactly what we fill with other shipments.

Usually

You pay for the entire flat rack
Unused deck space travels empty
Small out-of-gauge pieces become disproportionately expensive
Quotes fail because of the flat rack price

With XXL Consolidation

Several shipments share one flat rack
You only pay for the space your cargo needs
Stowage planned by centre of gravity, weight and over-dimensions of every piece
Less equipment – less CO2 per shipment

The space you need.

Process

From delivery to release at the port of destination.

You book based on our sailings, receive a booking confirmation – and then it works like this:

Delivery or pick-up

You deliver your piece to the container freight station (CFS) at the port of loading yourself – or we pick it up, including permits for the pre-carriage if required.

Inspection & stowage planning

At the CFS every piece is inspected and classified by size, weight and type. Then we plan the combination: centre of gravity, weights and over-dimensions of each package.

Consolidation on the flat rack

Several shipments from different shippers are stowed and secured together on consol flat racks – crates are turned where necessary, provided packing and cargo allow it.

Transport to the terminal

The loaded flat racks are moved by special transport from the container yard to the terminal at the port of loading.

Ocean freight as FCL OOG

The flat racks sail as full container loads with renowned ocean carriers – predictable and reliable.

Destuffing & release

At the port of destination the flat racks are destuffed at the CFS; your cargo is released free on truck – or we take care of the on-carriage to the consignee.

Pricing

You pay in flat rack meters.

Instead of an entire flat rack you pay for the deck length your piece occupies – measured in flat rack meters (FRM), always rounded up to full meters. Up to 17 t per piece, weight does not affect the price.

Your piece · 4 FRMOther shipments · 7 FRMfree

Schematic view of a consol flat rack1 tick = 1 FRM

ExamplePiece 390 × 350 × 300 cm → occupied length 3.90 m → 4 FRM. Width and height determine whether and how the piece fits onto the flat rack. Length is what you pay for – always rounded up to full FRM: 3.40 m also counts as 4 FRM.

Origin locals

per FRM

Local charges at the port of loading for your slot.

Ocean freight

lump sum per FRM

Fixed amount per FRM for the trade lane – independent of weight up to 17 t per piece.

Destination locals

per FRM

Local charges at the port of destination up to release free on truck.

Pre-carriage

optional

Pick-up all over Europe to the CFS – priced by pick-up location (zip-code zone) and size of the piece.

Three items, all per FRM: your price is transparent from the very first quote.

Options

Three ways onto the flat rack.

Whether it's a single package or a shipment with standard cargo on top – we find the right combination.

Single OOG piece

Your out-of-gauge piece shares the flat rack with shipments from other shippers. You pay for your slot.

Multiple OOG pieces

Several out-of-gauge packages? We combine them with each other and with other shipments – as efficiently as possible.

OOG plus standard cargo

Out-of-gauge pieces on the flat rack, the rest of your goods in a standard container – one request, one contact.

Dimensions & equipment

What fits onto a consol flat rack.

Guide values per piece for consolidation. Anything beyond that we check individually – or solve it with the right equipment as FCL OOG or breakbulk.

up to approx. 8 mLength per piece

up to approx. 3.5 mWidth per piece

up to approx. 3.5 mHeight per piece

up to 17 tWeight per piece – more on request

Which equipment for which kind of out-of-gauge?

XXL Consolidation

Flat rack

Over-width & over-height

Floor and end walls, no side walls, no roof. This is where XXL consolidation sails.

Lashing points with up to 5,000 kg permissible load each
Full payload only if the weight is spread over the full length – short, heavy loads reduce it
Heavy cargo must rest on the main girders
Welding on flat racks is not allowed

Open top

Over-height

Side walls and a tarpaulin instead of a roof – loading from the top by crane or through the door.

Lashing points with 1,000 kg permissible load each
Available as 20', 40' and 40' high cube – the high cube offers about 30 cm more internal height
Door header can be swung out on most units

Platform

Heavy & long

Collapsed flat rack for heavy loads on a small contact surface.

Bottom construction for loads up to 60 t
As a base for breakbulk up to 85 t static load (40')
Via TRANS AURIGA as FCL or breakbulk

Guide values based on equipment data of major ocean carriers. Values vary by carrier and equipment series – what counts is the check for your shipment.

Mind over-height in pre-carriage, too: bridges, tunnels and clearance heights limit road transport. We arrange permits and escorts for out-of-gauge pre-carriage.

When it fits

Typical situations for OOG consolidation.

Too big for a container

Over-width or over-height: the piece doesn't fit into any standard container.

Too small for a flat rack

The package only uses part of the deck – paying for the whole equipment doesn't make sense.

The quote is too high

The customer declines because the flat rack price makes the delivery uneconomic.

You are a forwarder

Your customer asks for out-of-gauge, but you have no project department – we handle it.

Consolidation doesn't fit? For example because the piece fills the flat rack, is too heavy or the deadline leaves no room for combining: then TRANS AURIGA offers the right alternative – FCL OOG, breakbulk, RoRo or charter. See all services

Request

What we need for a quote.

The more complete your details, the sooner you know whether and how your cargo fits into a consol.

Number of pieces
Dimensions and weight per pieceLength × width × height in cm, weight in kg
PackingCrate, skid or unpacked – stackable, turnable?
Centre of gravity and lifting pointsif known – photos or a drawing speed up stowage planning
Pick-up address or delivery to the CFS
Port of destination or delivery address
Cargo ready date / required date
Incoterm

Send OOG enquiry

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What does OOG mean?

Out of gauge: cargo that exceeds the internal dimensions of a standard container – in width, in height or both.

What is a flat rack?

A container without side walls and roof, with a floor and end walls. Out-of-gauge cargo may overhang at the sides and on top.

Will my cargo be stowed together with other shipments?

Yes, that is the principle. Every piece is inspected at the CFS, the combination is planned by centre of gravity, weight and over-dimensions and secured on the flat rack.

How is it charged?

In flat rack meters (FRM): what counts is the length your piece occupies on the flat rack, always rounded up to full meters (3.40 m = 4 FRM). The price consists of three items – origin locals, ocean freight lump sum and destination locals, each per FRM.

Does weight matter?

Up to 17 t per piece not for the price – but it does for stowage planning. That is why we need the weight of each piece and, if known, the centre of gravity. Heavier pieces on request.

How big may my piece be?

As a guide value up to approx. 8 m long, 3.5 m wide, 3.5 m high and 17 t per piece. Larger or heavier packages we check individually – if consolidation doesn't fit, we offer FCL OOG or breakbulk.

May my crate be turned?

For the best combination we turn crates at the CFS where necessary – but only if packing and cargo allow it. Please state in your request whether your piece is turnable and stackable.

Flat rack or open top – what is the difference?

The open top has side walls and a tarpaulin instead of a roof – good for over-height. The flat rack has no side walls, so over-width and over-height are possible. Consolidation sails on flat racks.

What does "free on truck" at destination mean?

After destuffing at the CFS at the port of destination, your cargo is released loaded onto the collecting truck. On request we also handle the on-carriage to the consignee.

Do you also pick up the cargo?

Yes, all over Europe. Pre-carriage to the CFS is priced by pick-up location (zip-code zone) and size of the piece. Alternatively you deliver yourself.

Who is OOG consolidation for?

For shippers in machinery and plant engineering as well as for forwarders who want to ship out-of-gauge cargo for their customers.

Who is my contact?

TRANS AURIGA. All requests go to sales@transauriga.com – the team that answers also handles your shipment.

Out-of-gauge consolidation on flat racks. You only pay for the space your cargo needs.