Delivery Information

Accurate delivery details help us plan the right vehicle, the right route, and the right lift. Please provide a full delivery address, a site contact name, and a contact number. We work with a network of hauliers across the UK and aim to keep delivery cost effective and hassle free.

How we do it?

We select the most appropriate vehicle based on your unit size, the site access, and the landing area. If you are unsure about access, please contact our team before delivery. We use a network of hauliers throughout the UK and we aim to give a cost-effective service by selecting the appropriate haulier and his location, also their expertise to make your delivery hassle free.

What we need: Full address, site contact, phone number

How we plan: Access, landing area, crane reach, route

What you get: The best suited haulier for your site

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Rigid Hiab Wagon

Rigid Hiab wagons are the most commonly used wagons for delivery of portable cabins and shipping containers. The vehicle is approximately 10mtr – 32ft long subject to the deck size and can load in most cases units up to 32ft long x 12ft wide and have an average reach of 9mtr – 29.5ft or more subject to the mounted crane size. Please note loads over 9ft wide require a movement order so we would require at least one days’ notice prior to delivery.
Rigid Hiab wagon with a draw bar trailer commonly known as a wagon and drag. This method of delivery allows you to deliver more than one piece of equipment without having to worry about the size of the vehicle for access i.e. you can deliver for instance two 20ft Container Cabins portable site offices without needing an artic wagon, and if you have access restrictions the trailer can be removed and one unit off loaded then the second unit can be transferred from the draw bar trailer to the wagon and moved into position on the site. The driver will then exit the site and hook up to his draw bar trailer and leave.

Articulated Wagon

The Articulated wagon and trailer consists of a wagon with a fixed crane to the rear of the drivers cab like a Rigid Hiab wagon, please note the word Hiab is a manufacture brand name. The trailer can carry various units from several mixed small units, a 40ft shipping container and up to 45ft x 14ft office units. The Hiab articulated wagon and trailer combined is approximately 16.5mtr in length or near to 55ft. Although they can carry a bigger load you must be mindful of the crane size for lifting of the unit in to a position away from the trailer so it is wise to give as much information of the access and the landing area. More important if you have a delivery being made by an articulated wagon and trailer there must be plenty of room to manoeuvre, so if you are the slightest bit unsure please contact a member of our team for advice. A flat bed articulated wagon is just a wagon with a flat bed trailer and no Hiab crane.

Specialist Haulage

Some deliveries require specialist haulage for example loaded shipping containers with 30-ton weight, we would use a load lifter type wagon and trailer that have a dual Hiab crane fixed to the trailer that is capable of lifting the loaded container from both ends and placing the loaded container on to the ground or even double stacked alongside the trailer. Low loader trailers are used for oversized loads in areas where there are height restrictions. Rigid or articulated wagons with crane that have a 360-degree lift capacity crane. Certain extra wide loads require an escort for traffic control. These are just some of the specialist vehicles that can be made available upon request so please ask for further details. You may also require a site-specific report put in place prior to delivery on some specialist deliveries.

Things to Look out for

To ensure a smooth and successful container or portable cabin delivery, it’s essential to address potential obstacles in advance. The most common issues that can prevent a delivery include restricted access for the delivery vehicle, overhead obstructions like power or telephone cables (which could interfere with the crane’s operation or pose safety risks), soft or unstable ground, and insufficient space for the crane stabilisers. It’s also important to ensure there’s enough clearance for the vehicle to manoeuvre in and out of the drop-off area, with a minimum width of 11ft (3.35m) if accessing through a gate. If there are low bridges, uneven terrain, or other challenges on the route, these should be reported in advance. Failing to prepare the site can lead to aborted deliveries, rebooking delays, added costs for site preparation, and operational downtime. To avoid these issues, we recommend a pre-delivery site walk-through and early communication with our sales team to discuss options for ground levelling and alternative routes.

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