Commercial AC Units
Packaged air-conditioning units, rooftop systems, split-system components and commercial climate-control equipment can be evaluated according to size and packaging.
HVAC & Refrigeration Freight Solutions
International shipping for HVAC, cooling and refrigeration equipment.
Freight solutions for eligible air-conditioning units, chillers, compressors, condensers, evaporators, air-handling units, refrigeration systems, cold-room equipment, fans, controls, heat exchangers and spare parts. Road, air, sea and multimodal options are evaluated according to dimensions, unit weight, lifting requirements, refrigerant or oil content, pressure, route, packaging and carrier acceptance.
HVAC & Refrigeration Cargo Types
Commercial cooling, climate-control and refrigeration equipment we can evaluate.
Exact acceptance depends on equipment type, dimensions, weight, refrigerant status, packaging, route and carrier conditions.
Industrial Chillers
Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers may require FTL, heavy-cargo, special trailer or project planning depending on dimensions and unit weight.
AHU & Ventilation Units
Air-handling units, ventilation modules, fan sections and duct-related equipment can be evaluated as palletized, crated or oversized cargo.
Refrigeration Compressors
Commercial and industrial compressors can be evaluated according to size, oil condition, packaging, orientation and lifting requirements.
Condensers & Evaporators
Condensing units, evaporator coils, heat exchangers and related equipment can be evaluated by road, air or sea depending on dimensions and urgency.
Cold-Room Equipment
Insulated panels, refrigeration units, doors, racks and packaged cold-room systems can be evaluated for suitable road or sea freight.
Industrial Fans & Blowers
Fans, blowers, ventilation equipment and motorized assemblies can be shipped as standard, crated or oversized industrial cargo.
Controllers & Electrical Panels
HVAC control panels, thermostats, sensors, drives and automation equipment can be evaluated for road, air or sea freight.
HVAC & Refrigeration Spare Parts
Urgent compressors, valves, motors, sensors, boards and service parts can be evaluated by air or road freight where suitable.
Large Cooling Systems
Large chillers, packaged plants, industrial skids and oversized cooling systems may require dedicated or project-cargo transport planning.
Transport Methods
Choose the freight mode around equipment size, urgency and handling requirements.
LTL Road Freight
LTL can be evaluated for smaller packaged compressors, controls, valves, motors, spare parts and suitable palletized HVAC equipment.
LTL Freight →FTL / Dedicated Road Freight
FTL can be evaluated for larger HVAC units, chillers, AHUs, cold-room systems and loads requiring dedicated truck or trailer capacity.
FTL Freight →Sea Freight / LCL & FCL
LCL or FCL sea freight can be evaluated for packaged HVAC equipment, cold-room components, spare parts and container-compatible refrigeration systems.
Sea Freight →Air Freight
Air freight can be evaluated for urgent compressors, controllers, sensors, spare parts and other suitable equipment within airline size, weight and cargo-acceptance limits.
Air Freight →
Refrigerant & Equipment Condition
Declare refrigerants, oils, pressure and residual contents before transport.
Refrigerant Gas
Equipment containing refrigerant gas should be declared accurately. The refrigerant type, charge status and transport mode can affect carrier acceptance.
Compressor Oil
Compressors and systems containing oil should be declared so packaging, orientation and any transport restrictions can be reviewed.
Pressurized Equipment
Pressurized receivers, vessels or systems may require additional technical information before shipment acceptance.
Dangerous Goods Status
Some refrigerants or related substances can be regulated for transport. SDS, classification and carrier review may be required.
Drained / Cleaned Condition
Used refrigeration equipment may need confirmation of residual refrigerant, oil, cleanliness and operating condition before transport.
Model & Refrigerant Information
Model number, refrigerant type, equipment datasheet and SDS where relevant can help determine the correct transport requirements.
Do not assume an HVAC or refrigeration unit can be transported as ordinary machinery if it contains refrigerant,
oil, batteries, pressure or another regulated component. Exact cargo condition should be declared before booking.
Heavy & Oversized HVAC Cargo
Large chillers and packaged systems can require specialized transport.
Heavy Cargo Inputs
- Exact length, width and height
- Unit gross weight
- Center of gravity where relevant
- Lifting points
- Crane or forklift requirements
- Loading orientation
- Trailer or container suitability
Typical Large Units
- Industrial chillers
- Large AHU sections
- Packaged rooftop units
- Cooling towers
- Containerized refrigeration systems
- Cold-storage machinery
- Large condensers
Packaging & Handling
Protect HVAC equipment from impact, vibration, moisture and incorrect orientation.
Protective Crates
Compressors, controls and precision components may benefit from rigid crates or protective frames depending on cargo sensitivity.
Keep Upright Where Required
Some compressors and refrigeration units must remain in a specified position. Orientation labels and handling instructions should be clear.
Secure Internal Components
Vibration-sensitive components should be protected, immobilized or packed according to manufacturer recommendations.
Protect Electrical Parts
Electrical controls, boards and motors may require wrapping or moisture protection during sea or long-distance road transport.
Forklift & Crane Planning
Large units should have known lifting points and loading access before equipment selection.
Declare Non-Stackable Units
Many HVAC units are non-stackable. This should be declared because it affects LTL, LCL and container-space planning.
Shipment Planning
What affects an HVAC and refrigeration freight quote?
Main Freight Inputs
- Exact equipment description
- Origin and destination
- Number of pallets, crates or units
- Dimensions and gross weight
- Stackable or non-stackable status
- Refrigerant, oil or pressure status
- LTL, FTL, air, LCL, FCL or project-cargo requirement
- Current carrier and equipment availability
Useful Documents & Data
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Model / serial information
- Equipment datasheet
- Refrigerant type and charge status
- SDS where applicable
- Photos and drawings
- Lifting and orientation instructions
How It Works
Plan your HVAC or refrigeration shipment in four steps.
01
Send Equipment Details
Provide equipment type, number of units, dimensions, gross weights, photos and packaging information.
02
Declare Refrigerant & Condition
Confirm refrigerant type, oil, pressure, batteries, DG status and whether the equipment is new or used.
03
Evaluate Freight Method
Road, air, sea, container or project-cargo options are reviewed according to size, urgency and handling requirements.
04
Confirm Route & Equipment
Current carrier capacity, trailer/container type, lifting requirements and route conditions are checked before confirmation.
HVAC & Refrigeration Shipping FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Can you ship commercial air-conditioning equipment internationally?
Yes. Eligible commercial HVAC equipment can be evaluated according to dimensions, weight, packaging, refrigerant status, route and carrier acceptance.
Can industrial chillers be shipped by FTL?
Yes. FTL or specialized road transport can be evaluated for larger chillers depending on dimensions, weight, loading method and route.
Can HVAC equipment be shipped by sea?
LCL or FCL can be evaluated for suitable packaged equipment. Larger units may require special containers or project-cargo alternatives.
Can compressors and spare parts move by air?
Yes. Suitable compressors and spare parts can be evaluated by air freight within airline dimension, weight and cargo-acceptance limits.
What if the equipment contains refrigerant gas?
The refrigerant type and charge status should be declared. Dangerous-goods or carrier-specific requirements may apply depending on the substance and mode.
Do used refrigeration units need special preparation?
Used equipment may need confirmation of refrigerant, residual oil, cleanliness, pressure and cargo condition before transport.
What information is needed for a large chiller quote?
Send exact dimensions, unit gross weight, photos, lifting points, center of gravity where relevant, refrigerant status, origin and destination.
Can cold-room panels and equipment be shipped together?
They can be evaluated together where packaging, loading plan, dimensions and freight method allow.
How much does HVAC equipment shipping cost?
Cost depends on route, dimensions, weight, refrigerant status, freight method, loading requirements and current carrier conditions.
Do you provide fixed transit times?
No fixed transit time should be assumed. Timing depends on the selected mode, exact route, carrier schedule, customs, borders, ports and current operating conditions.
This page provides general freight-planning information. Refrigerant classification, dangerous-goods status,
cargo eligibility, equipment suitability and carrier acceptance must be confirmed for the actual shipment.
Need to ship HVAC or refrigeration equipment?
Send the equipment description, number of units, exact dimensions, gross weight, photos, refrigerant or oil status, origin, destination and any lifting or oversized requirements.