Delivery
We take pride in ensuring a smooth and hassle-free delivery process, that you can count on.
GETTING READY FOR YOUR DELIVERY
As part of the Freightliner Group, with our dedicated transport fleet, we take pride in ensuring a smooth and hassle-free delivery process.
We’ll work to arrange a delivery date that suits your schedule. When it’s time for delivery, our haulier will reach out to you, keeping you informed every step of the way. We understand that not everyone has the means to lift a container off a truck, so we can dispatch your unit on a hiab truck. This specialist vehicle enables the container to be safely and precisely craned off the truck, placing it where you need it.
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Shipping Container Delivery
All our units are normally delivered by HIAB lorry. On sites with restricted access, we may need to use an alternate delivery method such as a forklift or a telescopic handler.
Our Sales Team will get in touch once you have placed the order to discuss and arrange the delivery with you. In the rare cases when we cannot get all the information about site access over the phone or using satellite and street views, we can offer a site visit to assess whether or not delivery is possible.
The maximum capacity of a lorry is the equivalent to one 40ft container. The delivery cost is calculated depending on the container size and the distance from your local depot to the provided delivery postcode when placing your order.
If we have stock of the size and colour of the shipping container you want to order, we will aim to deliver within 5 to 10 working days. Please note that delivery times vary depending on stock availability, time of the year and your location.
For accurate delivery information please contact us using our contact form or by calling our customer service offices.
FAQs
Delivery of a shipping container can be achieved by crane assisted vehicle or by a regular LGV if you have your own lifting facilities. Do make sure you have sufficient space for the vehicle to manoeuvre. Vehicle sizes and capabilities do vary, so you will need to discuss this with our sales team before delivery commences, which will save both time and money.
The structure of the container is designed to be supported by four corners with a full load should you require it. The land base could be grass or soil but it must be firm throughout the duration of the container placement. Also the ground should be level helping the container to remain stable. The doors may become difficult to open or indeed worse if the end frame of the container moves out of square.
Planning permission for shipping containers varies by location. Please do not assume because the container is a movable object that you do not require planning permission. If you intend placing for any length of time, we suggest contacting your local authority.
The container is capable of supporting a full load on its four bottom corners and block pavers. Alternatively, rail sleepers are suitable materials to support the container, which is best lifted from the ground to help prevent any potential damage to the container or its content due to damp.