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Container Transport2023-08-18T14:28:32+10:00

Shipping Container Transport

Shipping Containers offer shipping container transport services to Australian businesses and the general public. Whether you’re a business who has just imported a container full of cargo and need it transported from the docks, or your a farmer that needs a storage container moved from a paddock, Shipping Containers are here to help. We have tilt tray trucks, Side Loaders and Hi-ab trucks with crane. Tilt trays are generaly used for your standard 10′ and 20′ shipping containers, where as side loaders are used to deliver the larger 40′ shipping containers. Hiab loaders are used to transport and place containers in areas with little access.

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Our range of trucks are able to transport your shipping container, whether it is a 10′, 20′ or 40′ unit. Please request a quote for more information if you would like us to quote on transporting a shipping container for you.

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Transport Guide

Please read the below information before we organise your container transport. Shipping Containers have certain access requirements for your container to be delivered successfully. Our container transporters need:

This would be solid ground condition, not too sandy or clay, that would or could cause the truck to get bogged. Not excessively overgrown with trees and shrubs (customers say that “it is ok, the container will push the branches out of the way”, with no regard for the truck panel & paint, mirrors, aerials etc. that suffers damage on the way).

Minimum 1 metre clearance from power-lines at all times, when driving or loading on / off

Brick paved or concreted driveways, kerbings or lawned areas, need to be realistic about marks / damage done whilst accessing, loading, unloading or egressing site

#1. 6m Tilt Tray Transporter – min. 3m W x 5m H x length of container + 15m forward of container

#2. 12m Tilt Tray Transporter – min. 3.5m W x 5m H x length of container + 25-30 m forward of container

#3. Semi side-loader Transporter – min. 3.5m W x 5m H + 25m forward of truck

1-1.5m away from truck, up to 24T, can load up to 1.6m H

If there is anything else you believe will assist us in delivering your container please tell us.

i.e. door direction, time required on-site, traffic management issues, securing contents and correctly packing the container

Height Clearance MIN entrance height 4.6m MIN height at unload site 4.9m Clients must be aware we will not drive though overhanging trees or branches.

Placement Sideloader offloads to driver’s side MAX distance 300mm from truck Door direction of container must be designated before departure. Additional cost including travel to a suitable sized area to switch direction will be additional to any quoted price.

Sideloader weighs in excess of 21 ton without container surface must be concrete or compacted ground. Surface must be flat.

Clients will be liable for all recovery costs if vehicle is bogged.

Driveways Long winding driveways can only be accessed if trucks can turn around before departure.

20.0 Mtrs clear area for the length

3.5 Mtrs clear entry for the width

4.2 Mtrs overhead clearance to get thu roller doors

5.0 Mtrs overhead clearance to unload/load inside building

40.0 Mtrs clear area for the length

3.5 Mtrs clear entry for the width

4.5 Mtrs to get thru roller doors

6.0 Mtrs overhead clearance to unload/load inside building

Truck only

10.0 Mtrs clear area for the length

3.5 Mtrs clear entry for the width

4.5 Mtrs overhead clearance to get thru roller doors

10.0 Mtrs overhead clearance to unload/load inside building

The hi-ab can drop a container – 2.2 Tonne @ 11.9 Mtrs

18.0 Mtrs clear area for the length

3.5 Mtrs clear entry for the width

4.5 Mtrs overhead clearance to get thru roller doors

10.0 Mtrs overhead clearance to unload/load inside building

Ground should always be firm, grassed areas need to be dry and unloading/loading should be up or down a slope not across.

We understand these are the ideal conditions & hope this gives you a guide.

Shipping Container Products

Standard Containers

Standard Shipping Containers Include:

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Specialised Containers

Specialised Shipping Containers Include:

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Modified Containers

Modified Shipping Containers Include:

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For more information on our shipping container products, click on the above links. Alternatively, call one of our sales team on 1300 284 896 or fill in our Instant Online Quote. We also offer 10ft, 20ft and 40ft containers.

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