Doosan Equipment Shipping
Now part of HD Hyundai, which renamed the brand DEVELON on January 17, 2023Source
Also known as Doosan Infracore, Daewoo, Daewoo Heavy Industries
Doosan construction equipment is now sold as DEVELON, but used machines still carry the Doosan name and ship the same way: 20-tonne class excavators such as the DX225 on flat racks or RoRo, compact models in containers after partial disassembly.
Doosan machines we have loaded in containers
31 Doosan models are in our dismantling and loading records, each with the boxes it went in and the parts that came off. Containers reach more ports and usually cost less than RoRo or flat racks.
Excavators · 30 models
| Model | Boxes | Dismantling |
|---|---|---|
| Daewoo 130W III | 1 × 45 ft high cube | Loaded on its side |
| Daewoo 170W III | 1 × 45 ft high cube | Loaded on its side |
| Daewoo 200W III | 1 × 45 ft high cube | Loaded on its side |
| Daewoo 225LC-V | 1 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
| Daewoo 230LC-V | 1 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
| Daewoo 290 LCV | 2 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
Wheel loaders · 1 model
| Model | Boxes | Dismantling |
|---|---|---|
| Daewoo 400 Mega | 1 × 40 ft high cube (overweight permit) | Standard preparation |
How each Doosan model ships
Weights and transport dimensions come from the manufacturer's published specifications (linked under each model). The method is worked out from those dimensions against container, flat rack and RoRo limits, in the order we quote them.
| Model | Weight | L × W × H (transport) | Best method | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELON DX225LC-7Crawler excavatorSpec source | 51,400 lb (23,300 kg)operating weight | 31 ft 5 in × 9 ft 10 in × 9 ft 6 in (9.57 × 2.99 × 2.89 m) | 40 ft flat rackOut-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (1 ft 11 in / 0.59 m over width, 3 ft 1 in / 0.94 m over height). |
| DEVELON DL250-7Wheel loaderSpec source | 30,500 lb (13,847 kg)operating weight | 24 ft 6 in × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 10 in (7.47 × 2.54 × 3.31 m) | 40 ft flat rackOut-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (6 in / 0.14 m over width, 4 ft 6 in / 1.36 m over height). |
Dimensions vary with shoes, tyres, buckets and options, so we confirm them on your machine before booking. Container limits used: 40 ft high-cube door 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) wide and 8 ft 6 in (2.58 m) high, 39 ft 6 in (12.03 m) long inside.
Container, flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk?
We quote in this order because it is usually cheapest first. Most machines that look too big for a box fit once our crew takes off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels; larger ones are taken further apart across several containers, and pieces too big or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer go breakbulk.
01Container
- Work needed
- We partially disassemble when needed (bucket, boom, cab, wheels), or take larger machines further apart across several high-cubes and open-tops, then crate, block and lash every part.
- Destinations
- Widest: almost every port worldwide, plus inland delivery by rail.
- Typical cost
- Usually the lowest, with no out-of-gauge surcharges.
- Protection
- Sealed steel box; loose parts and attachments travel locked inside.
- Best for
- Most machines: compact ones as they are, others after partial disassembly, and large ones split across several containers.
02Flat rack
Best fit- Work needed
- Ships assembled, blocked and lashed. Surcharges apply when wider than 2.4 m or taller than about 1.95 m.
- Destinations
- Most container ports, on the same vessels as containers.
- Typical cost
- Moderate; rises with every centimetre out of gauge.
- Protection
- Open to the weather; we protect cabs, electronics and hydraulics.
- Best for
- Excavators, dozers and loaders too wide for a container door.
03RoRo
- Work needed
- Drives on assembled; non-runners go on a roll trailer.
- Destinations
- Fewer destinations: regular lanes to Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, Oceania and parts of Latin America.
- Typical cost
- Often competitive for large self-propelled machines where a lane exists.
- Protection
- Below deck, but loose items and attachments cannot ride inside the cab.
- Best for
- Running machines going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
04Breakbulk
- Work needed
- Lifted aboard piece by piece by ship’s or shore cranes, on its own skids or cradle, then stowed and lashed in the hold or on deck.
- Destinations
- Ports with breakbulk berths and heavy-lift cranes; sailings are booked voyage by voyage.
- Typical cost
- Usually the highest for a single small machine; often the only option for the largest pieces.
- Protection
- In the hold or lashed on deck; we crate, wrap and protect exposed parts.
- Best for
- Pieces too large or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer: transformers, process modules, mining trucks, crane sections.
Preparing Doosan machines for export
- Tier 4 Final and Stage V engines need ultra-low-sulfur diesel (15 ppm or less) and DEF. Where only high-sulfur diesel is sold, the after-treatment clogs, so check fuel quality or source a lower-tier export machine.
- Search parts and manuals under both the Doosan and DEVELON names; the model numbers carry over.
- Korean-origin equipment export procedures
- Large mining excavators require heavy lift solutions
- DoosanCONNECT telematics coordination
- Transition to Develon branding in progress
- Regional specification differences
Containerizing a machine means taking off the parts that stop it fitting, then crating, labelling and lashing them in the same box. See how we containerize heavy equipment
Where Doosan machines go from the U.S.
The destinations we see most for Doosan equipment, with the import rule that most often catches buyers out.
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysForm M through a Nigerian bank before shipment.
Quote to Nigeria
ChileTransit 21-28 daysFlat racks from Houston or the West Coast.
Quote to Chile
United Arab EmiratesTransit 20-28 daysRe-export hub for the Gulf.
Quote to United Arab Emirates
KazakhstanTransit 35-50 daysEAEU technical rules and EAC certification apply.
Quote to Kazakhstan
Equipment Types We Ship
Doosan Infracore (now Develon) is a leading South Korean heavy equipment manufacturer. Known for powerful excavators and wheel loaders, Doosan equipment serves construction and mining operations worldwide.
- Excavators
- Wheel Loaders
- Articulated Dump Trucks
- Log Loaders
- Material Handlers
Why Ship Doosan with Us
- Direct shipping lanes from South Korea
- Heavy excavator transport expertise
- Understanding of Korean manufacturer processes
- Dealer network logistics coordination
Doosan shipping questions
Is DEVELON the same as Doosan?
Yes. Doosan Infracore's construction equipment business was bought by HD Hyundai and renamed DEVELON on January 17, 2023. Models such as the DX225LC kept their numbers.
Doosan and its logo are trademarks of their respective owner, shown only to identify the equipment we ship. Seaway Project Cargo is an independent shipper and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Doosan.
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