When doing a long distance move, one of the options you have is to use a container. In some instances, you may already have your own container sitting in your backyard and all you will need is the transport.

In other instances, you may be looking at hiring a container and having it moved to your new location. 

Either way, packing your own container and just paying for the hire cost/transport costs may be your most affordable solution, especially when moving long distance. 

Pack your Own Container - How Does it Work? 

Pack Your Own Container means that you do most of the heavy lifting yourself. You will be the one to place your boxes and furniture into your container and unload it at your new destination. This can save you on the fees of hiring movers to do the heavy lifting for you but it also means you need to factor in the time it can take to get the job done. 

If you have a few mates that are willing to give you a hand, then we highly recommend the pack your own container option. It's also great if you want to take your time and perhaps move your items over a weekend or even a week. You lock and unlock your shipping container so you can move a few items after work, lock it up, and then do the same the next day. As you are placing the items in yourself, you can also be sure you've packed it exactly the way you want it. 

Pack Your Own Container if You Already Have a Container

If you already have a container, all you need to do is organise the transport. We suggest you book your container transport at least one month in advance. 

At Best Rated Transport we can find you the best rate on container transport. All you need to do is tell us the dates, where you're moving to and from and how big the container is (20 foot or 40 foot). We can handle the rest. We have several container transport companies in our network, all competing for your business. Let us find you the best rate while you handle the packing. 

With a pack your own container or self-pack option, a container transport company will come to your door to pick up the container. They will then drop it off at your location of choice, whether this is your new house, business or storage shed. Then it's up to you to unload it in your own time. 

Pack Your Own Container - Self Pack Container Hire 

If you don't have your own container but you still want to go the container transport route, then you can hire a container. There's so many benefits to this! First of all, it can be much more affordable than traditional removalists. Secondly, it allows you to pack in your own time and keep your packed items in a safe and secure location rather than all over your house. This makes the chaos of moving much easier to deal with. It's also perfect for those who prefer to move a little bit at a time rather than try to pack and move in a day or two. 

How Container Hire Works

With Best Rated Transport, we will find you the best rate on container hire and container transport. We can also include blankets and protective coverings to ensure your belongings remain safe while travelling on the road. 

We will deliver either your 20 foot or 40 foot container to your location of choice, whether this is your house or a storage unit or office. 

From drop off, you have 28 days until the container will be picked up at your new location.

During these 28 days you will be able to self-pack the container and then, at a date of your choice, our container transport company will pick up the container and deliver it to your new destination. You then will have a chance to unload the container before we pick it up and take it away. 

Time Frames to Consider in Container Hire

Container hire is for 28 days which is the day of drop off to pick up at your new destination. If you are making a long distance trek, it may take five days for the container to make it to your new location so you will need to factor this in. 

Our suggestion is that you factor in 10 days for packing your container, 8 days for transport and 10 days to unpack it at your new destination. You may be able to pack and unpack it in a day or two, but it's always nice to have extra time. 

Compare Container Transport Quotes

If you ever need assistance with container hire, Best Rated Transport is always available to assist you. We are only a phone call away and are more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Moving can be really stressful and we strive to make this move your smoothest one yet. 

While container transport isn't always your cheapest moving option, it can be, especially in long distance moves. Be sure to consider compare transport when comparing moving quotes. You may be surprised at how much cheaper it can be!

Give the team at Best Rated Transport a call at 1300 339 140 or click on the link below to get started.