Out-of-gauge cargo, often shortened to OOG, is freight that exceeds the internal dimensions of a standard shipping container in length, width, or height, so it cannot fit inside a closed box and sticks out beyond the container frame. Construction machinery, boilers, generators, tanks, and turbine parts commonly fall into this class. The cargo is measured against container limits, and any overhang is recorded so the carrier can plan stowage and charge for the space it blocks.
OOG cargo loads on flat rack or open-top equipment, or moves as breakbulk when it is larger still. Each piece needs lashing, bracing, and sometimes a survey. Texas International Freight ships out-of-gauge heavy equipment worldwide.
