A Tilt Bed Trailer
Buying new or used shipping containers for sale for shipment, a building conversion, or storage facilities gives many advantages. Shipping containers are intermodal, and that is why they can be transported on trains, ships, or trucks to reach their designated site. However, steel containers are very heavy even without payloads inside. Their robust steel construction makes them difficult to move and requires tools and methods to move them securely. One of the common methods to move shipping containers is trucks. By selecting trucks, you should consider the external dimensions of the purchased containers and the accessibility to the designated site. Some of the trucking solutions for moving a container are:
Move Containers
To transport a shipping container, a tilt bed trailer can be an effective option. Using a tilt bed trailer, you will no longer need to use a crane. However, it is suggested that it is ideal to transport or move your container at a traveled distance of fewer than 200 miles. Before opting for using a tilt bed trailer to move your container, make sure that there is ample space for the trailer to back up straight and side off while unloading. Furthermore, the ground must be flat, level, firm, and dry. Selecting to use a tilt bed trailer allows the driver to easily offload the container on the ground with no use of a forklift or a crane.
However, bear in mind that using a tilt bed trailer means your container will be tilted and the goods stored inside may move as well if they are not securely fastened.
A Flatbed Trailer
To move shipping containers with a traveled distance of over 200 miles, a flatbed trailer is an ideal means. A flatbed trailer has no surrounding walls, so to offload the container on the ground, a forklift or a crane is needed.
If you are looking to buy shipping containers for storage units, conversions to pop-up buildings, or shipment, Tradecorp has got the solution for what you are looking for. At Tradecorp, you can find a comprehensive selection of new and used shipping containers for sale. Just fill out the quote, and our sales team will contact you to discuss your requirements and container specifications.