Long goods

In logistics and transportation, long goods are materials or products that require special handling and storage due to their length.

These goods are typically longer than they are wide or high and can reach a length of several meters. The requirements for long goods transportation are therefore very high and load securing is very complex. For the freight forwarder, this means more effort and time for loading.

Typical examples of long goods are

1. Pipes (metal pipes, plastic pipes)
2. Bar material (steel rods, aluminum rods)
3. Profiles (metal profiles, plastic profiles, aluminum profiles)
4. Window profiles
5. Wooden beams
6. Panel goods (particularly long wooden or metal panels)

Properties and challenges of long goods:

1. Length: Long goods can have extremely long dimensions, often far beyond the dimensions of standard load carriers.
2. Handling: Due to their length, long goods require special handling techniques and equipment to prevent damage and ensure safety during transportation and storage.
3. Transport: Special vehicles or trailers are often required for transporting long goods, such as long material trailers, which ensure safe transportation. Overloading or overhanging may also require special permits. The topic of load securing is very important.
4. Storage: Long goods require specially adapted storage areas that enable safe and efficient storage, often with special shelving systems for long materials.
5. Logistics: The planning of a heavy long goods transport must be done very carefully in order to avoid transport damage due to the length and also the weight and to ensure efficient transport routes.

Due to these special characteristics and challenges, companies that produce or trade long goods often work with specialized logistics service providers who have experience in handling such goods.

We, the forwarding company Falk Albrecht GmbH from NRW are specialized in long goods transports, examples can be found on our website under steel transports, window profiles or also under special transports.