Port Vicente Containers Pty. Ltd

20 foot Monument grey painted containers fresh from the gun ready for delivery!!

A robust Shipping Container Laboratory that is portable and secure. This project consisted of two modified 20ft high cube shipping containers that are connected by our custom made joining kit. We built this unit for a client that will ship it overseas to Papua New Guinea and use it as a secure portable container lab to test biological hazardous materials.

If you’re a dealer or business person who deals with heavy and awkward shaped equipment and you’re looking for the most convenient way to ship or truck such materials, using bolster shipping containers is your best bet. The only caveat to this option is that your cargo should be items that can withstand weather and elements because bolster containers have no roof, top, or side walls. Items being shipped by bolster shipping containers are completely exposed to the elements. So...Continue reading

Hardtop Or Soft Top Containers Available For open top shipping containers the goods are loaded in through the top by crane or other top loading machinery. Once the container is loaded, attachable roof bows are placed over the top, and a wind and water resistant tarpaulin with heavy duty eyelets is then tightly secured over the bows and container. This is then lashed to special lashing rings in the floor or bottom side rail of the container to achieve a watertight, windproof s...eal. The containers can then be stacked like general purpose shipping containers. Whilst the heavy duty tarpaulins are extremely durable, waterproof and secure, some customers do prefer the extra security and protection of a hard top roof, which is of course also available. Flat Rack Containers May Be A Better Option If you’re shipping large, awkward goods that are taller than a standard container’s height, an open top container may sound as though it would be ideal for your purposes, but it’s not. Contrary to what you may expect, open top shipping containers do not remain open-topped once they have been loaded. The roof that bows to form part of an open top shipping container serve two purposes: firstly to support the tarpaulin, and secondly (and importantly) to provide stability to the container’s structure. So the tarpaulin and roof bows rule out using an open top container for tall goods without a roof. A flat rack container may be a better option for tall and awkward goods that don’t fit into a container, or even another shipping container solution altogether. At Port Vicente Containers, we know all the best ways to transport your goods, so give us a call and we’ll put our heads together to work out the best option for your needs.

Open Top Containers for Sale Shipping bulk goods that need to be loaded by crane require a form of specialised shipping container called an open top shipping container. The result of another clever ‘out of the box’ modification to the original general purpose shipping containers, open top shipping containers are designed to transport bulky or heavy cargo that either won’t fit through normal container doors, or else require a crane for efficient loading. General industrial goo...ds, pipes, steel bars, cables, iron ore, mining materials and logs are just some examples of the types of goods that can be transported in an open top shipping container. Open top shipping containers help make loading bulk goods with a crane easy and efficient, and at Port Shipping Containers, we have 20 foot and 40 foot open top shipping containers available both for sale and for hire. Open Top Shipping Containers Feature: Both top loading and door loading capabilities TIR approved PVC tarpaulins, or tilts with removable rear header Attachable sealing and bow devices Hardwood or plywood floors Heavy duty lashing rings in the floor or bottom side rail Note: The roof opening is smaller than the container’s internal dimensions due to the protrusion of the top side rails, which are needed to support the roof bows and the stubs.

Delivery Methods Depend on Your Worksite Before we deliver your shipping container, we will need to ask you a few questions on where you want your container positioned on site. It is important that you know exactly where you want the container to be placed on your property, as this will determine exactly what type of transport method we’ll use to deliver it. For example, a side loader can only unload to the driver’s side of the cabin, so we would need to know what the access ...to your property is like, and whether we should put the container doors to the front or back of the truck. Tilt tray transporters also have limitations as they can only deliver the container off the back of the truck. A Hiab crane would be used if we need to place the container over a fence or on a raised level. To find out the best delivery method for your container, we will discuss all the details on delivery before dispatch. Site Access It is important to consider whether there will be any obstacles that may interfere with your shipping container delivery. Low tree branches, house eaves, power lines, narrow driveways, gates and boggy ground will all need to be considered. There are also space requirements that will need to be discussed before delivery of your shipping container, so an accurate measurement of the area where you want your shipping container to be placed is a good idea. Site Preparation A level surface is necessary for the placement of your container. If the container is sited on uneven ground, the walls can buckle or twist and result in the container doors becoming unaligned, making them difficult to open and close. Drainage is another important consideration when siting your container. We recommend having the container raised slightly with chocks to allow ventilation underneath and avoid moisture settling beneath your container. An alternative would be to site the container on a bed of gravel, which will encourage draining. Shipping containers are designed to be wind and water tight, but proper drainage and ventilation is required when being used as storage. These considerations will ensure your shipping container is maintained in good condition, and will continue to protect your goods in storage for many years to come. Buying or Hiring? Shipping Container Delivery is Simple! Whether you’re buying or hiring a shipping container, Port Vicente Containers can easily arrange shipping container delivery for you. Plus our containers all come with a money back guarantee, so you can trust us to arrange the perfect shipping container for you every time. To find out more, or to arrange delivery,