⚡ Quick Answer: What heavy machinery can be shipped from the USA?
All TransportDepot ships excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, backhoes, skid steers, cranes, telehandlers, forklifts, generators, agricultural equipment, mining machinery and other project cargo worldwide. The best ocean method depends on the machine’s dimensions, operating weight and running condition: RORO for suitable operable units, containers for compact machinery and parts, and flat rack or breakbulk for oversized equipment.
USA → WORLDWIDE HEAVY MACHINERY SHIPPING
All TransportDepot coordinates international heavy machinery shipping from the United States for construction, mining, agricultural, industrial, oilfield and infrastructure projects. We arrange nationwide pickup, export-terminal delivery, documentation and ocean transport using RORO, container, flat rack and breakbulk services.
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Heavy Machinery Shipping by Continent & Region
Start with the regional hub that matches your destination. Each hub connects to country-specific heavy machinery shipping services, ports, customs guidance and equipment-routing options.
Africa
Construction, mining, agricultural and project machinery shipping across African destinations.
Asia
Heavy equipment routes to major Asian industrial, construction and logistics markets.
Europe
Construction, industrial and agricultural machinery shipping to European ports and inland markets.
Middle East
Construction, oilfield, crane and project-cargo routes to Gulf and regional destinations.
Caribbean
Machinery shipping to island ports throughout the Caribbean.
South America
Mining, agricultural, construction and infrastructure equipment shipping.
North America
Heavy equipment transport and export routes for Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Oceania
Heavy machinery shipping to Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Pacific destinations.
Heavy Machinery Shipping from U.S. Ports
Use our U.S. departure-port service pages to plan machinery delivery to the export terminal, RORO handling and ocean connections. These port pages are being standardized to the same heavy-machinery layout.
Miami, Florida
Heavy equipment export from PortMiami.
Port Everglades, Florida
South Florida RORO and heavy equipment gateway.
Galveston, Texas
Gulf Coast machinery export gateway.
Rhode Island
Northeast U.S. machinery export routing.
Mobile, Alabama
Gulf Coast RORO and project-cargo gateway.
Beaumont, Texas
Texas Gulf Coast heavy and project cargo.
Brunswick, Georgia
Major Southeast U.S. RORO export port.
Savannah, Georgia
Container, flat rack and project-cargo options.
Tacoma, Washington
West Coast machinery export gateway.
Washington State
Regional heavy equipment export logistics through Washington gateways.
Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulf Coast heavy equipment shipping.
Wilmington, Delaware
Mid-Atlantic machinery and RORO gateway.
Eddystone, Pennsylvania
Mid-Atlantic export routing for rolling cargo.
Newark / New York Area
Northeast export gateway for rolling and project cargo.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Southeast U.S. machinery export route.
Long Beach, California
West Coast international heavy equipment gateway.
Heavy Equipment Types We Ship
Browse shipping services for individual equipment types, including preparation, common models, documents and the shipping methods normally used for each machine.
Excavators
Mini, crawler and wheeled excavators.
Bulldozers
Crawler dozers and land-clearing machinery.
Wheel Loaders
Construction, quarry and mining loaders.
Backhoe Loaders
Construction and utility backhoes.
Skid Steers
Wheeled skid steers and compact track loaders.
Motor Graders
Road-building and mining graders.
Cranes
Mobile, rough-terrain and project cranes.
Forklifts
Warehouse and high-capacity industrial forklifts.
Telehandlers
Construction and agricultural telescopic handlers.
Tractors
Utility, row-crop and high-horsepower tractors.
Combine Harvesters
Large harvesting machinery and headers.
Farm & Agricultural Equipment
Tractors, implements, planters and harvesting equipment.
Generators
Portable, enclosed and industrial generator sets.
Light Towers
Towable and industrial lighting equipment.
Scrapers
Motor scrapers for large earthmoving projects.
Mining Equipment
Mine, quarry and resource-project machinery.
Construction Equipment
General construction and infrastructure machinery.
Industrial Tanks
Storage tanks, process vessels and tank systems.
How Heavy Machinery Shipping Works
1. Send Machine Details
Provide year, make, model, serial number, exact dimensions, operating weight, running condition, pickup ZIP code and destination.
2. Select the Shipping Method
We review RORO, container, flat rack and breakbulk options according to the machine profile and route.
3. Arrange Pickup
Pickup can be coordinated from auctions, dealers, farms, construction sites, industrial yards and private sellers across the USA.
4. Export & Ocean Transport
The machine is delivered to the export terminal, documented, loaded and shipped to the destination port for customs clearance and release.
Types of Heavy Machinery We Ship
Excavators
Mini, compact, tracked and wheeled excavators.
Examples: Caterpillar 320, Komatsu PC210, Volvo EC220, Hitachi ZX210, Kubota KX080.
Bulldozers
Crawler dozers and land-clearing equipment.
Examples: Caterpillar D6, Komatsu D65, John Deere 850K.
Wheel & Crawler Loaders
Loaders for construction, quarry, mining and material handling.
Examples: Caterpillar 950, Komatsu WA380, Volvo L90.
Backhoes & Skid Steers
Compact and versatile job-site machinery.
Examples: CAT 420, JCB 3CX, John Deere 310, Bobcat S770, Bobcat T770.
Motor Graders
Road-building, grading and infrastructure equipment.
Examples: CAT 140, John Deere 772G, Komatsu GD655.
Cranes & Lifting Equipment
Mobile cranes, rough-terrain cranes, telehandlers and boom lifts.
Examples: Grove RT series, Liebherr LTM series, Tadano GR series, JLG and Genie.
Forklifts & Material Handling
Warehouse, port and industrial lifting equipment.
Examples: Toyota, Hyster, Yale and Caterpillar forklifts.
Agricultural Machinery
Tractors, combines, harvesters, sprayers and balers.
Examples: John Deere 8R, Case IH Magnum and New Holland combines.
Mining & Quarry Equipment
Articulated dump trucks, haul trucks, crushers, drills and large loaders.
Examples: CAT 740, Komatsu HM400 and selected quarry-crushing systems.
Generators & Compressors
Mobile and industrial power equipment.
Examples: Caterpillar, Cummins and Atlas Copco units.
Oilfield & Pipeline Equipment
Pipelayers, pumps, carriers and project machinery for energy-sector work.
Specialized Project Cargo
Industrial machinery, attachments, demolition equipment and oversized units requiring engineered handling.
Most Popular Heavy Machinery Shipped Internationally
The machines below are among the most commonly requested types for international export because they are widely used in construction, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and commercial operations. Brand and model names are representative examples, not a ranking of global sales.
| Popular Machinery Type | Common Brands | Representative Models | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavators | Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi | CAT 320, Komatsu PC210, Volvo EC220, Hitachi ZX210 | Earthmoving, demolition, trenching |
| Bulldozers | Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere | CAT D6, Komatsu D65, Deere 850K | Land clearing and grading |
| Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo | CAT 950, Komatsu WA380, Volvo L90 | Construction, quarry and material handling |
| Backhoes | Caterpillar, JCB, John Deere | CAT 420, JCB 3CX, Deere 310 | General construction and municipal work |
| Skid Steers / Compact Track Loaders | Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere | Bobcat S770, Bobcat T770, CAT 262D | Compact construction and landscaping |
| Motor Graders | Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu | CAT 140, Deere 772G, Komatsu GD655 | Road building and infrastructure |
| Forklifts | Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Caterpillar | Model varies by capacity | Warehousing, ports and industrial handling |
| Generators | Caterpillar, Cummins, Atlas Copco | Model varies by kVA rating | Construction, utilities and backup power |
Heavy Equipment Shipping Methods
When shipping heavy equipment, you can choose between RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off), container shipping, or breakbulk/flat rack options. The best method depends on the equipment type, size, weight, budget, and the level of protection or handling required during transit.
RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
Best for drivable machinery
- Drive-on, drive-off convenience
- CAT loaders, dump trucks, tractors
- Most cost-effective option
Container Shipping
Good for compact machinery
- Full container, maximum security
- Space for cars, machinery, or items
- Weather-protected and safe
Breakbulk / Flat Rack Shipping
Designed for oversized heavy equipment
- Suitable for large excavators and cranes
- Custom lifting and secure stowage
- Get full protection for your vehicle
| Method | Best For | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| RORO | Operable wheel or tracked machinery | Must meet carrier mobility and terminal requirements |
| Container | Compact machinery, attachments and parts | Must fit container dimensions after permitted disassembly |
| Flat Rack | Oversized or out-of-gauge equipment | Special securing and dimensional planning |
| Breakbulk | Very large or heavy project machinery | Terminal or vessel lifting plan required |
Major U.S. Heavy Equipment Export Gateways
Baltimore, Brunswick, Savannah, Jacksonville, Port Everglades, Houston, Galveston, Mobile and selected West Coast gateways including Tacoma are commonly used depending on destination and carrier service.
Documents & Handling Requirements
Export Documents
- Commercial invoice or bill of sale
- Ownership/title evidence when applicable
- Year, make, model and serial number
- Exact dimensions and operating weight
- Exporter and consignee details
- AES/EEI information when required
Machine Preparation
- Remove loose personal or job-site items
- Secure buckets, forks, booms and detachable attachments
- Confirm fuel, battery and fluid requirements with the carrier
- Provide lifting points for non-running or oversized equipment
- Clean machinery when destination biosecurity rules require it
More RoRo Heavy Equipment Shipping Destinations
Explore country-specific guidance for machinery and rolling cargo. Confirm carrier acceptance, route availability and export eligibility for each shipment.
Heavy Machinery Shipping Destination Guides
Browse additional country-specific equipment export information for U.S.-origin shipments. Carrier acceptance, destination customs rules and actual routes must be confirmed for each cargo.
- Antigua And Barbuda
- B.V. Islands
- Belize
- Benin
- Cameroon
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Germany
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guyana
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Ivory Coast
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Republic Of The Congo
- Saint Croix
- Saint Kitts And Nevis
- Suriname
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turks And Caicos
Request a Heavy Machinery Shipping Quote
Send the machine year, make, model, dimensions, weight, running condition, pickup ZIP code, destination and photographs.
Asif Iqbal serves as IT Manager & Export Services Coordinator with All TransportDepot Inc., an FMC-licensed and bonded NVOCC (License No. 021693). He supports the company’s technology systems, digital operations, shipment coordination, and export services across vehicle shipping, heavy machinery, containers, project cargo, and international ocean freight. His role combines operational technology with practical export support, helping streamline shipment information, documentation, routing, and customer service for cargo moving from the United States to destinations worldwide.