D03 · TECHNICAL LOGISTICS PROTOCOL Eurocode & Incoterms 2020 Compliant

Transporting Modular Housing: Road, Maritime & Ro-Ro Corridors

Clear internal dimensions, exterior packaging envelope, road bridge heights and port clearances: how volumetric steel modules travel securely from Türkiye across Europe.

Production Origin
İstanbul / Türkiye
Industrial Modular Plant
Typical Delivery
8 - 12 Weeks
From Design Sign-Off
Structural Standard
EN 1090-2 & EN 1993
Eurocode Steel Execution
Logistics & Export Desk
SERMODULA Global
Technical Delivery Coordination

Engineering & Operational Principles

Module Envelope & Transport Clearances

Standard modular units measure up to 4.2m in width, 14m in length, and 3.4m in height. When loaded onto lowbed trailers, total convoy height stays strictly within European highway clearances (under 4.2m).

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Ro-Ro Maritime Corridors to Europe

Regular Ro-Ro lines connect Turkish ports (Pendik, Yalova, Çeşme) directly to Trieste and Bari (Italy), Sète and Toulon (France), and onward via rail/road to Germany, Benelux and the UK.

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All Logistics & Export Protocols

D01 Delivery Options & Commercial Handover Interfaces D02 Inclusions, Exclusions & Responsibility Matrix D03 Transporting Modular Housing: Road, Maritime & Ro-Ro Corridors D04 Site Readiness: Foundation Tolerances, Truck Access & Crane Erection D05 The Complete Modular Project Budget: From Factory Gate to Landed Handover D06 Project Timeline & Delivery Programme: 50% Faster Than Traditional D07 International Project Markets: 55 Export Destinations Across Europe & Beyond
Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

Do wide modules require police escort vehicles in Europe?
Modules exceeding 3.0m width typically require private BF3 pilot cars in countries like Germany and France. Above 3.5m, police escorts may be assigned for specific highway sections.
How are modules protected against weather and salt spray during sea transit?
Modules are wrapped in industrial-grade UV-resistant heavy shrinkwrap membranes with desiccant ventilation ports, completely sealing all window penetrations and exterior finishes.
What customs documents are required between Türkiye and the European Union?
Thanks to the Customs Union agreement, industrial modular building assemblies travel under an A.TR movement certificate, exempt from basic customs duties upon EU entry.
How long does overland and maritime shipping take from Istanbul to Central Europe?
Ro-Ro ferry transit to Italy/France takes 3 to 4 days, followed by 1 to 2 days of road transport to German, French or Benelux sites (total 5 to 7 days). Direct road freight takes 4 to 6 days.
What happens if a delivery trailer arrives before the foundation is ready?
Dispatch release is strictly coordinated. If delays occur on site, trailers can be held in regional bonded logistics hubs for a daily demurrage fee until site access is cleared.