SEA CONTAINER DELIVERY

It is important to know which way the container doors will need to face prior to delivery. We can then load the container correctly onto the delivery truck, saving you valuable time when unloading. In most cases a shipping container only has doors at one end. When we load the container onto a truck for delivery we need to know if the doors are to face the cabin of the truck or the rear of the truck.

Tilt tray trucks will slide the container off the rear of the truck into place, hence why it is important to know the required orientation of the container. Side loaders only lift the container off to the driver’s side and place it next to the trailer. Once the container is offloaded via either a tilt truck or side loader, it cannot be easily repositioned, therefore it is critical we know which way you require the doors to be facing.

Tilt tray trucks generally require 3 metres width to fit into a spot. This includes the mirrors and the cabin of the truck. Height wise the truck sits approximately 3.7 Metres off the ground with the container loaded. When the truck is tilted to load or unload the container we need 5 metres of height clearance and 11 metres of clearance in front for the truck to obtain access to the site.

Side loaders are semi trailers and generally don’t fit in most metropolitan residential situations, therefore are not suitable for domestic deliveries.

Semi trailers require 3 metres width and 15 metres in length to obtain access to a site. For unloading, the semi trailer requires a clearance of 14 metres in length and a minimum of 5.5 meters of width & 5 metres in height. When the container is unloaded, the semi trailer needs to extend support legs which extend the container out past the side of the trailer. Containers require a flat surface to sit on.

Be aware of any obstacles which can prevent access to your property. These may include:

• Overhanging branches
• House Eaves
• Narrow Driveways & Gates
• Low power and phone lines
• Soft Ground…especially in winter

If you have any questions regarding the types of delivery, delivery costs, or accessing your terrain, just ask our experienced staff for advice.

Regardless of what type of base surface you place your sea container on, the container must be stored on a completely level surface. An uneven or angled surface may result in the doors being difficult to open and close, especially once the container is full.

Having the container slightly raised off the ground or on a bed of gravel will assist with preventing moisture and water build up around the underneath of your container. Having drainage or ventilation under your container will assist in prolonging the life of your investment.