While many people assume shipping containers are only used for shipping goods via the sea, this isn’t the case.  Container transport is an affordable way to move all sorts of things from furniture equipment to freshly grown fruit from the farm across Australia. There are several types of containers used on the Australian roads depending on what you’re looking to transport.

At Best Rated Transport we can connect you to carriers that can transport all types of containers across Australia, whether going to a city, a town or a rural area. 

Our trusted network of carriers have the equipment and experience needed to safely and securely transport these heavy hauls. To get started, simply fill out the form with as much info as you can to access free quotes from container transporters who can help you.

Types of Container Transport 

Dry Van Containers

This is the most common type of shipping container. They are mostly used for general cargo including house furniture and office equipment. They come with a roof, floor and walls and are easy to load and unload through the rear doors. 

Dry Van containers are waterproof and secure and come in either 20 ft or 40 ft. You can buy these containers relatively cheap either new or used or you can also hire a container for a budget self-pack. 

The cost to buy a shipping container outright will depend on the location as well as the size and condition.  A standard 20ft container used is around $3,000 to $5,000 and new, around $6,000 to $8,000. Hire fees are around $100 per month and the cost to transport a container varies from $1,200 to $3,000 for a 20ft. 

Open Top Containers

Open top containers look like a dry van container but with a removable or collapsible roof, allowing for loading and unloading from the top. This is ideal for goods that are too fall to fit through the standard door. 

With open top container transport, you will need a crane or other lifting equipment for the loading and unloading process. 

High Cube Containers

These are also similar in size to Dry Van Containers but with extra height for more volume. 

Double Door Containers

These dry van containers come with a door at both the front and rear, making loading and unloading from either end possible.

Side Door Containers

Side door containers are another popular request for both movers and companies. They are dry van containers, in either 20 ft or 40ft, but the doors on the side also open up for easier access to the entire container. This is especially popular for moving general freight and palletised goods.

Reefers

Reefers are refrigerated containers, equipped with a refrigeration unit to maintain a controlled temperature environment for perishable goods. They are mainly used for transporting food and pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive items.

Reefers can either be refrigerated or insulated depending on the contents in transport. 

Flat Rack Containers

Flat racks are open containers with no sides or roof, designed for transporting oversized or heavy cargo that cannot fit in a standard container. This may include construction materials, cars or large machinery such as tractors. 

A flat rack container can be loaded and unloaded from the sides. 

Tank Containers

Tank containers are designed for transporting liquids, chemicals, gases or powders and not usually requested by the general public. 

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Container transport is also an excellent way to move general goods, equipment and supplies, whether moving house, moving your office or moving general freight. 

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