Container transport

Important to know: We only offer container transport as part of a container purchase or rental through us.

We deliver your order, whether it's a 20- or 40-foot container, mini-container or special dimensions, directly to your property, construction site or depot.

Sustainability in container transport

Our goal is to deliver containers on time with a clear focus on sustainability. That is why we consistently use combined transport for long-distance transport:

Intermodel: rail and inland waterway from the port
Last kilometre: by lorry to the destination

A study by the Technical University of Berlin shows that this can reduce CO2 emissions in road freight transport by up to 1/3.

How can containers be transported?

Today, containers are transported multimodally: by lorry, rail or ship. In practice, this looks like this:

Truck: flexible, fast, ideal for short distances
Rail: CO2-saving, economical for long distances
Ship: via seaport, especially for international goods transport

Our transports combine these modes: main leg by rail or ship, last mile by truck. This is efficient, environmentally friendly and cost-saving.

How are mini containers or special sizes transported?

Mini containers (e.g. 8' or 10') or special formats such as 15' or 30' cannot be transported by rail. Only lorries can be used for this.

Advantage of mini containers: their lower weight means they can be unloaded with particular precision using a loading crane.

How are 40-foot containers transported?

A 40-foot container is usually transported as follows:

On a standard chassis by lorry
Combined by rail and lorry for long distances
Internationally by ship from a seaport

How much do the different containers weigh?

The weight of containers varies significantly depending on the model:

20-foot standard container: approx. 2.1 tonnes empty weight
40-foot standard container: approx. 3.5 tonnes
20-foot refrigerated container: approx. 3.0 t
45-foot high cube: just under 5.0 t

The permissible total weight plays an important role in loading, transport and logistics planning.

How are containers lifted?

Different lifting systems are used depending on the location:

Trucks with their own loading crane (e.g. for precise unloading next to the vehicle)
Mobile cranes for terrain that is difficult to access
Reach stackers or forklifts in depots
Container gantry cranes in ports (e.g. for ship handling)

Transport routes and freight forwarding

We work with established partners in logistics and freight forwarding to deliver your containers worldwide. We offer:

Door-to-door transport by lorry with/without loading crane
Direct delivery from the port or depot
Planning of container transport from the factory, including from Asia

Early planning secures capacity, avoids bottlenecks and saves money.

How much does it cost to transport a container?

The costs depend on:

Distance
Unloading
Accessibility of the destination

If you are unable to unload the container yourself, we will use a crane lorry or a lorry with side unloading.

However, if you are able to unload the container yourself, transport will be less expensive.

Our promise for your container transport:

Competent planning
Transparent shipping costs
Multimodal transport (lorry, rail, ship)
Unloading by loading crane or side loader
Dedicated contact person for all questions

Enquire now and organise the right container transport!

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