Water Well Drilling Rig Shipping for Drilling Contractors Worldwide
You run a drilling operation, and a contract in another country needs your rig on the ground and working. How do you move a truck-mounted or trailer-mounted water well rig across an ocean, with the mast, pumps, and tooling all accounted for? The routing you choose decides how fast you spud the first well.
Texas International Freight ships water well drilling rigs and their support equipment from Houston and across the United States to drilling projects worldwide. We match the rig to the right mode and handle the export and customs work end to end.
Rig Types We Ship
We move truck-mounted rigs, trailer-mounted rigs, and crawler units, along with the mud pumps, compressors, drill pipe, and support trucks that travel with them. Self-propelled rigs often roll on and off the vessel under their own power, while trailer rigs ship on flat racks or as breakbulk.
RoRo, Breakbulk, or Flat Rack
A truck-mounted rig that drives is a natural fit for roll-on roll-off service. A rig that exceeds height or width limits, or that cannot drive, moves as breakbulk or on a flat rack with the mast secured for the voyage. We choose the mode that protects the rig and controls cost.
Moving the Whole Package
A rig is one part of a drilling spread. We ship the drilling equipment, tooling, and consumables together so your crew has a working setup on arrival. For multi-unit moves, project logistics keeps the rig and its support fleet on one schedule.
Export Paperwork and Site Delivery
We file your export information, prepare the document set, and coordinate destination customs clearance, then arrange inland transport to the drill site. As an FMC-licensed forwarder, we run every leg from your yard to the field.
Get Your Shipment Booked
Send us the dimensions, weight, and destination, and we return a routing and a quote.
Contact Information:
- Phone: +1 877-489-9184
- Email: ship@txintlfreight.com
- Address: 11511 Katy Fwy #320, Houston, TX 77079
- Web Form: Request a Quote
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Can a truck-mounted water well rig ship by RoRo?
Yes. If the rig drives and fits within the vessel’s height limit, roll-on roll-off is often the most cost-effective option. The rig is driven aboard, lashed to the deck, and driven off at destination, which avoids crane lifts.
How do you handle the mast and tall components?
Tall masts are lowered and secured, and any component that exceeds height limits is planned for breakbulk or flat-rack carriage. We survey the rig, set the securing plan, and protect hydraulics and controls for the voyage.
Can you ship the support equipment with the rig?
Yes. Mud pumps, air compressors, drill pipe, tooling, and support trucks ship alongside the rig. We consolidate the full drilling spread so the operation is ready to work on arrival.
What does it cost to ship a water well rig overseas?
Cost depends on the rig’s size and weight, the destination, and the mode. A self-propelled RoRo move prices differently from a breakbulk lift. Send us the rig details and destination and we return a quote.
Do you ship rigs to remote drilling sites?
Yes. We arrange inland haulage from the destination port to remote project sites, including permits and escorts where the route requires them, so the rig reaches the field ready to drill.
