Shipping Container Transport

Looking for reliable and stress-free shipping container towing or transport?

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Shipping Container Transport

At Nationwide Towing & Transport, we’re experts in transporting shipping containers throughout Australia. We’ll get your container to wherever it needs to be, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process at all times. We’re always there for you, and no job is too big or too small. Whether you need your container transported to a location just around the corner, or towed to the other side of the country, we’ve got you covered. 

With Nationwide Towing & Transport, you’re always in good hands.

What shipping containers can we tow and transport?

10 foot shipping containers: 

These compact containers are ideal for smaller loads, storage, or limited space applications. Measuring approximately 3 metres in length, they are perfect for: 

  • Secure storage of tools and equipment
  • Moving small-scale goods 
  • Easy transport in tight urban areas

20 foot shipping containers: 

The standard and most popular size, 20ft containers offer around 33 cubic metres of space. They are used for transporting medium-sized loads, including household goods, retail inventory, and machinery. 

  • Balanced solution for capacity and manoeuvrability
  • Fit well on various transport modes like trucks, ships, and trains

40 foot shipping containers: 

These large containers are roughly 12 metres long, making them suitable for bulk goods, large-scale commercial shipments, or when transporting oversized items. 

They are highly efficient for long-haul transport and are often used in global shipping due to their ample storage space and cost-effective per-unit load capacity.

We can also tow:

  • Empty shipping containers
  • Full shipping containers
  • Damaged shipping containers
  • Stuck or bogged containers

We’ll tow or transport your container, ensuring it gets to its destination safely and securely.

Is your shipping container stuck?

Is your container bogged on soft ground? Extracting it requires a specialised container tow truck. At Nationwide Towing & Transport, we’re experts at removing bogged containers, vehicles, and equipment. Whether you manage a festival, or have a stuck container on an agricultural property, we can tow and transport it for you.

Why use Nationwide Towing & Transport?

At Nationwide Towing & Transport, we have been towing and transporting shipping containers around the country since 1987. We operate throughout all of Australia, with a fleet of more than 250 modern trucks and specialised vehicles.

A reliable shipping container towing service makes life easier. We’re here to transport your containers for hire, special events, emergency situations, repairs and maintenance, storage, or to another location anywhere in Australia. Anywhere, anytime, we’re there for you.

When it comes to transporting shipping containers, we utilise technology to ensure a smooth and stress-free process for our clients. This includes GPS tracking, on-glass signatures, and photo capture. Our customers also have access to real time tracking via our booking system. And we always provide proof of delivery via web and email.At Nationwide Towing & Transport, we have been towing and transporting shipping containers around the country since 1987. We operate throughout all of Australia, with a fleet of more than 250 modern trucks and specialised vehicles.

Our tilt tray trucks are particularly suited for easy loading and unloading of containers. Here’s why:

  • Suitable for a variety of container sizes, including 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft containers.
  • Require a standard minimum height clearance of 4.5 metres and sufficient space around the loading area.
  • Designed for quick and secure transport, even in tight or challenging locations.

A reliable shipping container towing service makes life easier. We’re here to transport your containers for hire, special events, emergency situations, repairs and maintenance, storage, or to another location anywhere in Australia. Anywhere, anytime, we’re there for you.

When it comes to transporting shipping containers, we utilise technology to ensure a smooth and stress-free process for our clients. This includes GPS tracking, on-glass signatures, and photo capture. Our customers also have access to real time tracking via our booking system. And we always provide proof of delivery via web and email.

Our commitment to safety and quality

Safety and quality practices are essential when it comes towing and transporting 

shipping containers. Our management systems are certified to ISO9001, ISO45001, and ISO14001, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of operation throughout every project.

We’re always here for you

At Nationwide Towing & Transport, we’re never far away. We have depots in every major Australian city, as well as in rural areas. If you’re looking for container towing near me, simply give us a call. We’ll be there for you before you know it.

Interstate shipping container transport

Nationwide Towing & Transport offers reliable interstate shipping container transport services across Australia. Whether you need to transport empty containers, fully loaded ones, or even specialised containers like refrigerated units, our experienced team and extensive fleet are equipped to handle it all.

We understand the complexities of interstate logistics. We are fully knowledgeable in and compliant with varying state regulations, including the need for precise scheduling. Our interstate transport services are designed to minimise delays and provide peace of mind, utilising advanced tracking technology so you can monitor your container’s journey in real-time. 

With our commitment to safety and on-time delivery, you can trust Nationwide Towing & Transport to manage your interstate shipping container needs from start to finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions

Who are Nationwide Group?

Nationwide Group is the largest provider of emergency roadside assistance and specialist towing and transport solutions in Australia.

We are an industry-leading and award-winning, certified business.

Our workforce includes more than 700 representatives (including over 110 owner-operators) and a fleet of over 450 vehicles operating in Victoria, NSW, ACT, Queensland, and WA 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Nationwide Group is a proud subsidiary of the RACV Group.

What we can transport

  • 20FT shipping containers
  • 40FT shipping containers
  • 20FT high cube shipping containers
  • 40FT high cube shipping containers

How much does it cost to transport a shipping container in Australia?

The price of transporting a container in Australia is entirely dependent on the size of the container, and the distance it needs to travel. We can transport containers anywhere in Australia. All you need to do is give us a call for a free quote.

How do you move a 40 foot shipping container?

You won’t be able to do it alone, that’s for sure! Moving a 40 foot container requires the right vehicle and equipment, as well as an experienced operator. That’s exactly why clients contact Nationwide Towing & Transport to move their portable containers. We’ve got the experience and we have the machinery to get the job done.

Do you deliver shipping containers for events?

Yes, we do! We can tow and transport shipping containers to any type of event, including festivals and expos. 

How does Nationwide Group get shipping containers onto the truck?

Nationwide Group uses specialised equipment, including tilt tray trucks, to safely load shipping containers onto trucks. 

Tilt tray trucks are particularly effective for loading containers by tilting the tray to ground level, allowing the container to be winched onto the truck. 

For heavier or more complex loads, cranes or side loaders can be used to lift the container directly onto the truck, ensuring a secure and efficient loading process.

What is a tailgate lift, and do I need one?

A tailgate lift, or liftgate, is a hydraulic platform attached to the back of a truck that assists with lifting heavy items from ground level to the truck bed. It’s used for smaller, pallet-sized loads rather than full shipping containers.

For shipping container transport, a tailgate lift is typically not needed, as the containers are loaded using tilt trays. However, if you need assistance with loading smaller items, a tailgate lift might be useful for those specific requirements.

Broken Down?

Have you broken down or need urgent transportation? 
Get in touch via phone or online form to arrange help!

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