Vehicle and cargo dimensions
We take the width, length, height and total tonnage the vehicle reaches together with the cargo as the basic data of the permit application.
Planning inputs
What we clarify before starting the out-of-gauge cargo transport permit process
Route and countries
We determine in advance the countries and route the cargo will pass through, according to the permit procedure of each country.
Passage time
We incorporate permit-based night passage or specific time ranges into the transport schedule from the start.
Scope
For the out-of-gauge cargo transport permit, we manage the required documents country by country.
For the out-of-gauge cargo transport permit on Turkey-origin Europe and Balkan lines, we obtain the required passage permits from each country along the route for cargo that exceeds the legal dimensions. Based on the width, height, length and tonnage the vehicle reaches together with the cargo, we plan the permit applications according to the transport date.
We do not see the special cargo transport permit process as only paperwork; we manage passage hours, route restrictions and the escort need in the same operation file. We design this service as a complementary layer for heavy transport and out-of-gauge transport.
Operations
Operational topics in the out-of-gauge cargo transport permit
Dimension determination
We clearly determine the dimensions and tonnage the vehicle reaches together with the cargo for the permit application.
Country-based application
We handle the permit applications separately according to the legislation of each country along the route.
Passage window
We incorporate permit-based night passage or specific time ranges into the transport schedule.
Escort coordination
If the permit condition requires an escort, we plan the accompaniment vehicle in the same file.
Which cases
For companies with heavy transport and project cargo, permit management speeds up the process.
Companies exporting construction machinery, tanks, silos, transformers, prefabricated building elements or large-volume machines need the out-of-gauge cargo transport permit. When we start the permit process early, we prevent the transport date from slipping and remove the risk of waiting and penalties along the route. We evaluate your exceeding dimension and route together and prepare the permit plan.
Related services
Related services
Country lanes
Main country lines where we manage out-of-gauge permits
Bulgaria Full Truckload Transport
Passage permit management on the Bulgaria route.
Serbia Full Truckload Transport
The out-of-gauge permit process on the Serbia line.
Romania Full Truckload Transport
Special cargo transport permit toward Romania.
Greece Full Truckload Transport
Passage permit coordination on the Greece line.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the out-of-gauge cargo transport permit
When is an out-of-gauge permit needed?
In every case where the vehicle, together with the cargo, exceeds the legal width, height, length or tonnage limit, a passage permit must be obtained from the relevant countries.
How long does the permit process take?
It varies by country, route and exceeding dimension; that is why we receive the dimension and route details early and plan the applications so they are ready in time for the transport date.
Is a separate permit obtained for each country?
Yes. Because each country along the route has its own legislation, we handle the permits separately on a country basis.
Is an escort also needed together with the permit?
Depending on the exceeding dimension and route, an escort may be mandatory on some crossings; we assess this together with the permit conditions.
Can the cargo set off without the permit document?
No. We do not send out-of-gauge cargo off before the necessary permits are complete; we complete the process in advance to avoid penalties and waiting along the route.
From our blog
Transport notes related to this service
Pre-checks for heavy and project cargo
Where an abnormal load begins under Directive 96/53/EC, the six things we survey first, and why permits belong in the schedule.
Preparing cargo for the Greece lane
Border crossing, A.TR or EUR.1, delivery access and unloading method — how a Türkiye–Greece road shipment should be prepared.
Full truckload or partial: how to choose
Capacity, transhipment, delivery discipline and customs exposure — where the line between full truckload and partial transport falls.
Have the permit need of your out-of-gauge cargo checked in advance.
With vehicle and cargo dimensions, tonnage and route details, let us plan the necessary passage permits and the escort need together.