Containerised Machinery Shipping

Containerised freight suits machines that fit within container or flat rack limits. It is typically cheaper than RoRo, and a machine’s condition no longer determines whether it can be shipped. So for end-of-life machines, or those with mechanical or electrical problems, containers are the preferred option for exports. Machines bought at auction typically have little mechanical history available, and given the number of breakdowns we’ve seen over the years from component failures or even flat batteries, RoRo should be reserved for short direct sailings, such as coastal sailings, or for machines of a size that makes container or flat rack shipping impractical.

FCL (Full Container Load) means the container is yours alone. LCL (Less than Container Load) means your cargo shares a container with other shippers. Most machinery travels FCL, while small items such as trench rollers, attachments and spare parts can go LCL if properly crated.

This depends on the direction of the cargo and where it’s going. Imports going to Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and the Pacific Islands definitely require a high-quality clean prior to shipment. Other destinations, such as the Middle East and Africa, are not concerned by dirt on machines. Talk to us for advice on your specific situation.

Yes. Every machine we pack is photographed before, during and after packing, so you have a record of its condition and of how it was secured.