While transporting high-value industrial equipment, you need to take every precaution. The journey from pickup to destination carries risks. This is precisely why machinery shipping insurance isn’t merely an option—it’s an absolute necessity for anyone involved in industrial machinery shipping. Even with meticulous planning and expert execution, unforeseen events can occur. Without adequate heavy equipment insurance, the financial fallout from damage or loss can be catastrophic, impacting project timelines, budgets, and your bottom line. The Real Risks in Industrial Machinery Shipping Consider the potential scenarios:

In the world of heavy haul logistics, the phrase “beyond the road” signifies a smart, integrated approach to moving your most critical assets. Multimodal transportation, which strategically combines different modes like road, rail, and barge, offers advantages for shipping heavy and oversized equipment. This strategy supports the strengths of each transport method, creating a seamless and optimized journey for your valuable cargo. At STT Logistics Group, we understand the complexities of moving heavy and oversized cargo. While road transport is often the first thing that

The global economic landscape is constantly shifting, and for businesses involved in international trade, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. Recently, two significant factors have been dominating discussions regarding commerce with the United States: tariffs and general economic uncertainty. These elements are not only reshaping trade policies but also having a direct impact on freight availability and scheduling, particularly for specialized logistics. In the recent Global Port Tracker report, Ben Hackett, Founder of Hackett Associates, forecasted a 15% net decline in 2025 cargo volumes

Photo by Yunus Susanto on Vecteezy: A luxury yacht on a beach on a tropical island Transporting a boat is a whole different ballgame from standard freight. While it’s easy to imagine a vessel gliding over the river or ocean, the moment it leaves the water, it becomes oversized, delicate, and full of challenges. From modest fishing boats to 50-foot yachts, marine cargo demands more than horsepower—it takes the right trailers, protective equipment, and logistics expertise to get the job done safely. At STT Logistics

When a farmer with scattered equipment reached out for help moving everything in one go, broker Manuel Hernandez knew it wouldn’t be easy. The cargo included machinery and parts used for growing and packaging potatoes and onions—spread across three pickup locations in Washington. STT Logistics freight broker Manuel Hernandez: “Don’t say you can’t—say, how can we make this work?”. Persistence Pays Off Manuel first reached out to this new client through cold calls. “He was in our system, but we had never managed to make

Pallet shipping might sound straightforward, but the pricing? Not so much. Rates can range anywhere from $150 to $800 per pallet, depending on what you’re shipping, where it’s going, and how it’s packed (plus a few other factors which we’ll cover below). At STT Logistics Group, we’ve helped clients move everything from single-pallet LTL shipments to full cross-country truckloads. Whether you’re moving machinery, flooring, FMCG, vehicles or custom builds, the details matter—and the right knowledge can save you thousands of dollars. In this guide, we’ll