CWC Heavy Haulage

CWC Heavy Haulage Abnormal Transport Specialist

Expanding our Horizons!
28/05/2026

Expanding our Horizons!

11/05/2026
We are excited to share that we will be exhibiting at the upcoming Mining Expo! Come meet our team and explore our lates...
13/04/2026

We are excited to share that we will be exhibiting at the upcoming Mining Expo! Come meet our team and explore our latest solutions designed to support your logistics requirements.

“MTE is excited to host their annual Mining, Engineering & Mineral Processing Exhibition at Impala Rugby Club!

If you are an employee at one of the mining and processing operations in the area, this event is for you. Over 120 suppliers exhibiting.

📅 16 April

⏰ 13:00 – 17:00

📍 Impala Rugby Club, Rustenburg

Come network with industry professionals, explore the latest innovations, and discover new business opportunities.

Be there and be part of the future of mining!”

Another cross-border project is currently underway, providing comprehensive logistics solutions that include port handli...
24/03/2026

Another cross-border project is currently underway, providing comprehensive logistics solutions that include port handling, storage, lifting, transportation, and customs documentation, ensuring seamless project ex*****on. 'Team up with us to ensure your next project is executed with expertise,'

18/03/2026

Bigger Container ≠ More Cargo Weight

This is one of the biggest misunderstandings in logistics.

Many people think a bigger container can always carry more cargo.
But in real shipping, that is not always true.

Here’s a simple example:

A 20ft Dry Container can carry around 28.19 tons of payload.
A 40ft Dry Container can carry around 26.19 tons.

So yes, the 40ft container gives you much more space, but it may actually carry less weight than a 20ft container.

That’s why container selection is not only about size.
It is about choosing the right option based on your cargo type.

The real rule in shipping:

Weight and volume must be balanced.

A container may look bigger, but its own structure is also heavier.
Because of that, the available cargo weight can reduce.

Simple practical understanding:

20ft Container
Best for heavy and dense cargo like steel, machinery, chemicals, minerals, and similar products.

40ft High Cube Container
Best for lightweight but bulky cargo like furniture, garments, textiles, and consumer goods.
It gives extra space and height.

Flat Rack Container
Best for oversized or project cargo such as large machinery, equipment, and out-of-gauge shipments.
It can handle very high payloads.

One more important point:

Even if a container allows a certain payload, that does not always mean you can move that full weight easily.

In many countries, road transport limits, axle load rules, and trucking regulations become the real restriction.

So before booking a container, always ask:
Is my cargo heavy or bulky?
Because in logistics, the smartest choice is not the biggest container — it is the right container.

We extend our sincere gratitude to TBJ Global for collaborating with us and entrusting us with the ex*****on of a signif...
25/02/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to TBJ Global for collaborating with us and entrusting us with the ex*****on of a significant project involving the rigging and relocation of 50 rail wagons, and we also appreciate the contributions of our partners Alocin Freight and Rigging Team Jumbo Projects for successfully completing this project ahead of schedule.

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