Moving a shipping container may seem like quite the feat, but in reality, there are tried and tested practices that help make the transport and delivery of shipping containers quick and easy. Whether you need to transport a shipping container locally, interstate, or overseas, there is a method available.
Transporting and Delivering Locally and Interstate
Depending on your location and requirements, there are a number of different delivery options for local drop-offs across Australia, including domestic shipping container transport, container relocations and container delivery. South West Containers has found that the most common method of delivery within the country is via the Tilt Tray, due to its convenience and cheaper price. Transporting containers by road is a flexible method and allows you to drop off at a specific location, allowing you to save time. If you have clear access to where you would like to place the container, then a Tilt Tray is the perfect solution. This method of delivery suits containers of different sizes with 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft containers all able to use a Tilt Tray, and it doesn’t require any type of certificate or international approvals.
Other options for local transport and delivery offered by South West Containers include a crane truck for 10ft and 20ft containers, and a side loader for 20ft and 40ft containers that are loaded and full. The semi-trailer/flat top option can be a cost-effective way to transport a container. It tends to be the cheaper option – especially for long haul deliveries. However, this option is only suitable for locations where there is a machine such as a crane or forklift to load and unload onsite, as the semi-trailer/flat top does not have the ability to do so by itself. In addition, rail is the most common choice for containers that need to travel interstate or on a long haul. If you are unsure on what method of local delivery would suit your needs, browse our options.
International Transport and Delivery
Getting shipping containers to the other side of the world can sometimes pose a challenge. There are different transport requirements that must be adhered to depending on how far you need the container to travel, but ultimately the way to move containers across the globe is with a freight forwarding company. Freight forwarding companies specialise in the logistics of getting your shipping containers across the ocean, and liaises with transport companies to ensure your cargo is moved from point A to point B safely and intact.
Move your shipping container with South West Container
South West Containers have a variety of new and used shipping containers on offer for a range of industries. Both waterproof and secure, the containers are a great self-storage solution and come in several sizes, from 20ft to 40ft and even 10ft in some instances. As a newly formed company, Southwest Containers are committed to delivering exceptional customer service to all our customers and pride ourselves on offering affordable prices on all our shipping containers, as well as transport and delivery options that make your life easier. Contact the team today to discuss your needs.