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Preparing for delivery of a shipping container

๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌย ๐™ฉ๐™คย ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™š๐™ฅ๐™–๐™ง๐™šย ๐™›๐™ค๐™งย ๐™™๐™š๐™ก๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฎย ๐™ค๐™›ย ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™งย ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง?


Prior to taking delivery of a shipping container, it is important to prepare the site. First clear the area ofย โ€‹โ€‹any obstructions for the arrival, manoeuvring and positioning of the delivery vehicle. Also make a clear space where you want to place the container. Make sure that the ground is flat and firm. Otherwise, carry out the necessary groundworks to accommodate the container so that it isย โ€œlevelโ€.



New one trip containers delivered to self storage client
Delivery of two shipping containers


๐™’๐™๐™–๐™ฉย ๐™จ๐™๐™ค๐™ช๐™ก๐™™ย ๐™–ย ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™งย ๐™—๐™šย ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™–๐™˜๐™š๐™™ย ๐™ค๐™ฃ?


It is not recommended to place the container on grass or soft ground, because over time, it will tend to naturally sink into the ground. Also be careful of tarmac in direct sunlight which can soften during high heat. In all cases, the container should be raised above the ground to prevent it from being submerged in water during heavy rains and to ensure good air circulation underneath. In the long term, this will protect it from corrosion, even if the Corten steel it is made of is very resistant to it. In the picture below, our customer has prepared concrete blocks to elevate the containers, leaving room for ventilation and drainage underneath.


For any further information or questions, do get in touch with us directly. We are always happy to help. We work with a network of hauliers who have a wealth of experience and expertise in placing containers.

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