Container delivery – what you need to know

Prepare your site, clear the route and reduce delays with our handy pre-delivery guide.

Container Depots in New Zealand – TITAN Containers

From us to you, as quickly and easily as possible

When you buy or rent a container from TITAN, we’ll not only deliver it to your chosen address, but we’ll also have a crane available (attached to the delivery truck in most cases) so that it can be manoeuvred into position exactly where you need it.

Need your container lifted over a 6ft hedge or a wall? No problem. Want it slotting into a precise space? Just ask.

However, there are limits as to what we can do – and we also need you to prepare your site before our arrival.

We provide container delivery across New Zealand, and we need someone to meet us when we deliver it so that we know exactly where to position it.

Here are our top 6 tips to ensure your delivery goes as seamlessly as possible.

TITAN's 6 top tips for a smooth delivery

1. Prepare a level and stable foundation

Your container must be placed on a firm, stable, level surface. If it is going to be positioned in a garden/yard or on sand or soil, you’ll probably need to prepare a foundation – ideally concrete, but gravel may be OK. This can help keep your container level, stop it sinking and prevent corrosion.

2. Clear space for the delivery vehicle

Ensure no bushes, branches, wires, or other obstacles will be in the way of the delivery truck when it enters. Trucks can’t work within 4 metres of any powerlines. If your delivery vehicle has a crane, make sure it will have enough vertical space to lift the container to its designated spot (typically around 8m). Move any trailers, caravans, cars or similar items if they obstruct the path of the delivery vehicle. If there’s a gate code, you can provide it to us in advance so we can let ourselves in.

3. Check you have ordered the right truck

It’s important that you give us all the details we request about the delivery site when ordering. We know a thing or two about container delivery and will always offer the best and most affordable option, but we can only be as good as the information we receive. Make sure the delivery vehicle booked is right for the job.

4. Know the max weight for a loaded container

If arranging the pickup of a loaded container using a Hiab truck, please ensure that the total weight (including household belongings or any other goods inside) does not exceed 5 tonnes. Excess weight could prevent the crane from lifting it. If arranging a pickup of a loaded container with a Swinglift, please ensure that the maximum weight does not exceed 11 tonne.

5. Pre-empt all problems to keep costs down

Your delivery price includes 30 minutes for the truck to be at your location. If it takes longer to position the container – for example, due to obstacles such as branches blocking the way or the foundation not being prepared – we will charge an additional fee to cover our costs.

6. Clean before you return

When returning a container after rental, please make sure it’s clean and tidy inside before arranging pickup. This helps ensure a speedy turnaround for the next client and also helps us to keep our rental prices as low as possible.

Container delivery – what you need to know

How we deliver your containers

TITAN's 6 top tips for a smooth delivery

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