Definition
Cargo that exceeds the internal dimensions of a standard container — too tall, too wide or too long — and must ship on flat racks or open-top containers with the excess protruding. OOG cargo pays premium rates, needs special stowage planning, and lines accept it subject to space on each vessel. Once landed, the same dimensions usually make it an abnormal load on South African roads, requiring permits and possibly escorts for the inland leg.
Frequently asked questions
What is Out of Gauge (OOG)?
Cargo that exceeds the internal dimensions of a standard container — too tall, too wide or too long — and must ship on flat racks or open-top containers with the excess protruding. OOG cargo pays premium rates, needs special stowage planning, and lines accept it subject to space on each vessel. Once landed, the same dimensions usually make it an abnormal load on South African roads, requiring permits and possibly escorts for the inland leg.
Which glossary terms are related to Out of Gauge (OOG)?
Out of Gauge (OOG) is a port & maritime term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor), Berth, Blank Sailing, Bunker Fuel, CAF (Currency Adjustment Factor) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.