SHIPPING CONTAINER MOVING AND DELIVERY

TAKE YOUR SHIPPING CONTAINERS WITH YOU WHEN YOU MOVE

Shipping Container Moving and Delivery

SCC uses tilt-and-load trucks to provide reliable delivery to our customers. This allows our drivers to maneuver and drop our containers off in precise locations! When deciding on the exact spot for where you want the container to be dropped off on your property, please clear enough space for the truck to move into position. That way, our drivers can drop the container off exactly where you want it!

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN MOVING YOUR CONTAINER

  • The Container Weight and Dimensions
    • Do I need to prepare a spot for my container?
  • The Position of the Container
    • How would I want my container to be oriented when dropped off?
  • The Site Conditions
    • Are there any possible obstacles?
    • Is the condition of the ground safe and level?
  • The Logistics
    • Are there any permits or policies involved for my container?
    • How can the truck have easy access to the container for pick up?
    • How can I have my container dropped off in the spot that I want?

PICK UP AND DELIVERY SPECIFICATIONS

We use tilt-and-load trucks for all our deliveries and moves, meaning that the truck will pick up and roll the container off directly where you would like it to be placed (if accessible). Please make sure that you have enough room for the pickup and delivery to be completed.

Sigma Shipping 20' Container Delivery Specifications
Sigma Shipping Long truck Container Delivery Specifications

The height of the container on a truck is ~ 12.5 FT. When tilted, the container will be tilted at a 15 degree angle and the nose of the container will reach ~15-18 FT in the air.

The roads will also need to be at least 13ft – 15ft wide for our trucks.

The trucks are HEAVY. A container can weigh up to 9,000 lbs and combined on a truck the total weight can be over 45,000 lbs. The Trucks cannot drive over and deliver on soft ground and the ground must be dry and firm if not on asphalt or concrete. If the ground is soft or wet, the driver has the right to refuse to complete the delivery if there is a risk that the truck may sink and get stuck.

The customer must notify us of any obstacles or changes in the conditions to either the Pick Up or Delivery site. Deliveries and Moves can be rescheduled without penalty due to weather conditions if the driver has not started en route.

Let us know the details of your move, and we will provide you with a custom quote. We look forward to hearing from you!

MOVING?

Ask us about our Re-Location services!

You can take your container with you or rent a container when you move!

Just let us know the following information:

  • What size is your container? 20’, 40’, or 40’ HC?
  • Will the container be EMPTY or LOADED*?
  • What are the pick up and delivery locations?
  • When are you looking to have your container moved?

*Please note that there are weight limits for LOADED containers to be picked up using our tilt-and-load trucks. If your container exceeds the weight limit then you may need a crane to help with the move.

Container Size MaximumWeight (including weight of container)
20’ 8,000 lbs
40’ STD 15,000 lbs
40’ HC 17,000 lb

For all LOADED container moves, we require a signed Content Damage Waiver form.

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Shipping Container Moving and Delivery Q&A

Can a full shipping container be moved?

Loaded containers are categorized based on the weight of the goods stored in the shipping container. With heavier containers requiring larger cranes to lift the container onto the flatbeds that will move them to their new location.

How are shipping containers moved around?

Sigma Containers is one of the fastest growing service providers in Ontario. Any shipping container that needs to be moved will be moved with mobile cranes or forklifts and a truck bed.

How long does it take to move my shipping container?

Once all the procedures are completed, you can expect us to send a driver to the pickup site within the next couple of days if needed.

Are there things that should not go in a shipping container?

You should notify the associate you connect with if there are any hazardous materials that are placed within the shipping container as those may require a special permit for the driver to transport. Please contact us at (855)-228-1993 and we would be happy to assist you with your move!

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Joe Covemaeker

All around excellence in customer service. Christine was amazing to deal with, exceptionally knowledgeable, polite, and down to earth. The driver Kirk was great as well, on time and able to work with the space I had. Sigma is lucky to have an employee like Christine and will receive my business due to her great efforts.

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Fred Bernard

Spoke to Christine and she was great to deal with. Spoke as if we we've know each, other for a while which was great customer experience as far as I'm concerned. Hopefully get to meet you soon !

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Amazing customer service from start to finish!!

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Jeffrey Lam

Great customer service, great price, they took the time to understand my needs. 100% recommend

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Dealt with Christine and she was very helpful thanks a lot !!

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Lucy Fan

I helped a friend get a shipping container with this company. They were very professional and the container that we got was in good shape.

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Connie Hsuen

Excellent customer service!

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