When you buy a shipping container, you more than likely aren’t going to be able to just have it right where it’s at; you’re going to need to move it. This is something to consider when you’re shopping, because there is always a fee for delivery, but generally depending on how large your shipping container is, the more it’s going to cost. In this guide, we’re going to explain the most cost effective way to move containers for transportation after you purchase them, and tell you how to get it done.

Moving by Size

When you’re moving a 20-foot trailer, chances are you’re going to find a pretty good deal. They normally only cost about 4 bucks per mile while they’re loaded. You may have a wait time both for load and unload, but it’s not the driver’s fault, it’s most often the depot’s fault. But do expect that this time is also considered and estimated in the rate that you’ll owe, so there’s no surprises there.

When it comes to moving a 40-foot container, the cost can be a lot higher, because the semi’s that move them often have to have special industrial grade trailers that can carry your shipping container. These trailers are known as “Landoll” trailers, and they cost a lot more to actually use, as well as the requirements are higher for a driver to use them. Therefore, if you have the option to use a Landoll, you want to make sure that if you’re carrying a 20-foot trailer, you can find a better option. Don’t pay for more work than you have to, or higher costs because someone wants to charge more (some companies will move conex boxes preferably on a Landoll because it means more money in their pocket).

Other Alternatives

When it comes to companies like Shipped.com, they use a special regular diesel truck with a heavy-duty trailer (often a tilt-bed) that can cost a lot less than a semi-truck. There is a product known as the Texas Come Along (now called the Dyna Dolly) which is often used, and they can legally and efficiently carry 40 foot trailers with just as much ease (sometimes a little more ease).

Paying for the Right Mileage

When you order your shipping container, you want to make sure that you’re not paying also for extra mileage than you have to. Sometimes, you may even find a better deal on a conex container closer to you which can also provide lower delivery costs right along with the lower cost of the used container. If you’re wanting to buy a new one, then by all means, be my guest, but it isn’t really necessary.

Our Final Thoughts

If you’re interested in buying a shipping container for your home or business needs, you can do so easily at Shipped.com. The process that is required is a seamless transition from searching for the product, all the way to getting it to your doorstep, and what’s more, they use trucks that are a lot more cost efficient in order to get the product to you and save you more money in the process (especially for the larger model shipping containers).

References: https://shipped.com/blog/cost-effective-shipping-container-transport/