Definitions #
In shipping, a cargo or a container that is too heavy for normal cranes or container handling equipment, so it needs special lifting gear and often extra charges.
Technical A shipment exceeding the vessel's or terminal's standard lifting capacity, typically above 2 tonnes for some ports or requiring crane boom extensions, with surcharges mutually agreed in the freight tariff.
An extra charge on a freight invoice for handling very heavy cargo.
Technical A heavy lift surcharge levied per unit when the cargo weight exceeds an agreed limit, reflecting additional counterweights, crane usage and safety procedures.
Etymology #
heavy from Old English hefig, lift from Old Norse lypta.
Collocations #
- heavy lift surcharge 重型货物附加费：每重量单位加收费用
- heavy lift vessel 重吊船，专门运输超大件重货的船型
- heavy lift charge 重吊费，港口或船公司向货主收取的サービス料
Real Business Examples #
- The 32-ton machinery was subject to a heavy lift surcharge on the freight invoice.
Register & Variants #
- Register: formal
- BrE/AmE: 全球通用，American 常用 heavy lift 作为形容词
Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: project cargo (for very large units)
- Antonyms: normal cargo
Common Errors #
- 把 heavy lift 和 out-of-gauge混淆 heavy lift 指重量，Out-of-gauge 指尺寸超限，可能兼有，但计费不同。
- 不预告港口提前安排重吊设备 预订时须申报单件重量，港口才能安排岸吊或浮吊，否则拒绝装卸
Confusable Terms #
- OOG (Out of Gauge) vs Heavy Lift
- OOG 指尺寸超过集装箱尺寸，Heavy lift 指重量超过常规，但有时同件货两者都超出
Frequently Asked Questions
重型货物需要什么特殊文件？?
通常需要重量证明、加固方案、吊点图等，港口核查相关设备。
heavy lift surcharge 可以免除吗？?
通常不能，除非合同另有规定，且承运人明确同意的条件下免收。
Published: 2026-09-26 Category: Shipping