How Long Container Delivery Takes

What happens between placing an order and the container arriving.

Stock containers move faster than modified ones, and that is the main thing that decides the wait. A container going out as it stands needs a vehicle and a slot. One being cut, lined, wired or painted needs the work done first, and conversion time depends on what is being fitted.

Access affects timing as well as cost. A site that needs a crane needs both the crane and the truck on the same day, and that is a scheduling problem rather than a haulage one.

The sequence

Order confirmed and payment settled
Delivery slot arranged against your site availability
Container dispatched
Delivery and placement

Check delivery to your ZIP code

Delivery is quoted against your address and site access, so the price depends on where the container is going and what the truck can reach.

Frequently asked questions

How soon can a container arrive?

Stock units go out as soon as a vehicle and a slot line up. Within 100 miles of a depot that is 1 to 3 business days; 3 to 8 days out to 600 miles; 8 to 15 days beyond that.

How long does a conversion take?

It depends what is being fitted. Roller shutters and personnel doors are quick; a lined and wired office takes longer. Modifications such as painting, lockboxes and vents add 5 to 7 business days to the transit time.

Can I choose a delivery date?

Yes, within the available slots. Tell us the days the site can receive a truck and whether access is restricted at certain times.

How quickly will I get a quote?

Quotes come back within 48 hours.

Typical timings

Stock container: 1 to 3 business days within 100 miles of a depot, 3 to 8 days from 101 to 600 miles, and 8 to 15 days beyond 600 miles.

Modified or converted unit: add 5 to 7 business days for painting, lockboxes and vents on top of the transit time. A special-order or one-trip new unit takes 10 to 15 business days to reach the nearest depot before transit begins.

Peak season, March to May and August to October, adds 2 to 3 business days. Quotes come back within 48 hours.

We will give you a date when we quote rather than an estimate now, because the honest answer depends on the container and the route.