Oversized Cargo Transport Across the UAE.
Wide, long or over-height cargo needs more than a big trailer. Al Obaida handles oversized cargo transport across the UAE with route surveys, road permits, police coordination and escort planning — before the truck rolls, not after.
Quick Answer: Why Companies Choose Al Obaida
Al Obaida handles out-of-gauge and abnormal-load transport across the UAE and GCC — including transformers, pressure vessels, boat and yacht movements, structural steel and factory-built assemblies. Route surveys, permits, escorts and police coordination are handled end-to-end.
- Out-of-gauge (OOG) and abnormal-load specialists since 1999
- Pre-move route surveys covering bridges, cables and turning radii
- Road permits, escort vehicles and police coordination arranged
- Multi-axle, low bed, extendable and modular trailer options
- UAE and GCC overland corridors covered
- One transport coordinator per movement — clear, disciplined communication
- EPC and industrial project contractors
- Oil, gas and energy operators
- Manufacturers of large or modular equipment
- Freight forwarders handling OOG shipments
- Marine, boat and yacht owners moving hulls overland
- Utilities, power and infrastructure operators
Where this service fits best.
- Over-width, over-height or over-length cargo
- Abnormal or non-standard loads
- Cargo requiring RTA / police permits
- Escorted convoy movements
- Wind-turbine, tank and vessel sections
- Structural steel and prefab modules
- Project cargo phases with route surveys
What this service actually covers.
Oversized movements fail when planning is treated as paperwork instead of engineering. A missed bridge clearance, a wrong permit window or a route that ignores narrow junctions can stop a movement for days.
We plan every oversized job as a project: dimensions verified, route surveyed, permits obtained, escorts scheduled and site access confirmed. Our operations team handles the coordination end-to-end.
The plan is agreed before the truck moves.
Delays, wrong trailer selection and last-minute permit issues are almost always planning failures. We handle the details before dispatch — not after.
Route survey
Physical or documented route surveys to verify clearances, junctions and site access before dispatch.
Road permit applications
Over-dimensional and over-weight permits managed with the relevant UAE authorities.
Police & escort coordination
Where required, police escorts and pilot vehicles are arranged and timed correctly.
Timing windows
Night moves, curfew hours and city passage timing planned to avoid disruption.
Experienced transport management — not order-taking.
A single coordinator owns your movement end-to-end: correct trailer, correct crew, honest ETA, and a phone that gets answered.
- Dedicated oversized cargo coordinator on every movement.
- Multi-axle low bed and extendable trailer configurations.
- Experience with UAE road authorities and permit realities.
- Escort and pilot-vehicle arrangements handled in-house.
- Realistic timelines communicated honestly — no over-promising to win a job.
Oversized cargo coverage
Send these details for a fast, accurate quote.
The more precise the brief, the sharper the quote and the tighter the plan. Missing any of it? Send what you have — we'll come back with the right questions.
- Exact cargo dimensions: length × width × height
- Total weight and centre of gravity if known
- Photos or drawings of the cargo
- Pickup and delivery locations with site access notes
- Any known permits, escorts or timing restrictions
- Required delivery window and any project deadlines
Straight answers to the questions we actually get.
What counts as oversized (OOG) cargo in the UAE?
Anything exceeding standard trailer limits — typically over 2.6m wide, 4.2m high or 16m long, or over the standard axle-weight thresholds. If in doubt, send dimensions and we'll confirm.
Do you manage road permits for oversized loads?
Yes. Over-dimensional and over-weight permits with the relevant UAE authorities are handled end-to-end as part of our oversized service.
Do you arrange police escorts and pilot vehicles?
Yes. Where regulations require police escorts or pilot vehicles, we arrange and coordinate them — including night-move scheduling where applicable.
How long does an oversized move take to plan?
Straightforward oversized moves can dispatch within days. Complex project moves involving surveys, multiple permits and cross-border coordination may take one to three weeks of planning.
Can you handle cross-border oversized moves?
Yes — we plan oversized moves from the UAE into KSA, Oman and beyond, including cross-border permit coordination with local partners.
Do you move boats, yachts and marine equipment?
Yes. Boat, yacht and marine cargo movements are handled with cradle planning, escort arrangements and correct trailer selection.
What details do you need for an oversized cargo quote?
Cargo dimensions and weight, photos or drawings if possible, pickup and delivery locations, and the target date. The more detail up front, the faster we can commit to a plan.
Fleet, safety, routes and contact.
Often booked alongside this service.
Share your cargo, route and timing — we'll confirm the right trailer and a clear plan.
Ready to move cargo with a team that plans ahead?
Send us your load details — trailer type, dimensions, route, and timing. We reply with a clear plan and quote, usually the same working day.