Shipping Container Delivery
Our sale containers and hire fleet containers can usually be delivered within 24 hours. Shipping containers that are more specialized, such as refrigerated containers, open tops or modified containers may require more planning and therefore time.
Regardless of what shipping container type you require there are a few questions we will need to ask.
How do you want to access the container??
We need to know how you want to access the container doors. This will ensure
the shipping container is loaded at our depot, so that the delivery is as
efficient as possible.
Where will the container be placed??
To ensure the correct operation of your shipping container, it is best to
ensure that your container sits on a level surface. An uneven surface may
impede the operation of the doors. Uneven surfaces can also make delivery and
unloading difficult. We suggest that you do your best to prepare the site prior
to delivery, placing sleepers or concrete blocks down is a good idea.
Is the delivery site safe and clear from obstructions??
Your safety and our drivers safety is of paramount importance. So if there are
any obstructions, such as overhanging trees or power lines, please tell us in
advance.
The best truck for the job??
When discussing the delivery of your shipping container, we will need to decide on which type of truck will be best suited to your site. Below is an overview of the main truck types we use, and what they can do
Tilt Tray Truck - The tilt tray truck is ideal for 6m (20ft) container delivery to many locations. The container is loaded on the truck, so that the container doors are in the correct position once delivered. The truck must reverse to the delivery point where the tray of the truck tilts to the ground & the container slides off the back.
6m Tilt Tray Clearance Requirements:
Height – 4.8m (16')
Width – 3m (10')
Length – 12m (40')
Side Loader Truck - The side loader truck delivers the container by picking it up from the trucks chassis at each end of the containert & lowering it onto the site directly next to the trucks' chassis. This method is ideal for delivery of containers that need to fit into constricted spaces. It is important to consider which way the container should be loaded onto the truck as it can only be unloaded from the right hand (drivers') side.
6m Side Loader Clearance Requirements
Height – 4.5m (15')
Width – 6m (20')
Length – 10m (33')
12m Side Loader Clearance Requirements
Height – 4.5m (15')
Width – 6m (20')
Length – 16m (53')
Hiab Truck - A hiab is a truck that has a crane attached to it. This delivery
method is used when neither a tilt tray or side loader truck can access the
site. Hiab delivery allows for containers to be delivered over obstructions
such as fences.
