Moving Containers: Australia’s Freight Specialists
From interstate container transport to corporate roadshows, Moving Containers offers specialised freight services second to none.
Bolstered by an extensive transport network, our professional staff can deliver tailored solutions that best meet our customers’ requirements.
Roadshows, Events, Sports and Festival Logistics
Roadshows, big events, sporting and festival logistics are our forte. In fact we’re the industry leader in these fields and no other freight service comes close in offering a comprehensive service like we do.
Moving Containers has the ability to come in and assist with your event, festival or roadshow at any level. You can be confident that we have both the equipment and staff to ensure complete success.
Design, Modification and Branding
Need a standout presence on the road or at events and festivals? Our team can do that to the highest of industry standards.
As part of our specialised freight services, we provide container design, modifications and branding solutions. We can transform shipping containers into portable displays, experience centres or popup shops to help your brand stand out amongst the crowd.
Get some inspiration from past customisations showcased in our gallery.
Commercial Freight
Be it interstate transport requirements for a hundred shipping containers or moving a large number of pallets locally, we provide a reliable and cost effective commercial freight service.
We can use our modern fleet of trucks and trailers or Australia’s reliable railway system to get your goods from A to B. Deliveries can also be done through a combination of both road and rail. Either way your commercial freight is in the safest of hands with us.
Container Transport
No matter if it’s one or a hundred containers we can efficiently transport it for you to anywhere in the country.
Using our large modern fleet and Australia’s rail system our team can handle any type of container transport delivery challenge
At any of our 21 depots Australia-wide we can also arrange emergency transport requests and handle any late bookings.
Interstate Removals
Need to relocate and transport your items interstate? As Australia’s leading container moving company, we’re there to help, no matter if your needs are business or domestic related.
Increasing in popularity, hiring a self-pack container and having us transport it interstate is a cost effective and hassle free solution, especially when compared to other alternatives.
We also provide a reliable car transport service which can be a door to door or depot to depot delivery. We can also transport boats and caravans, trucks, trailers and a range of heavy equipment.
Hire, Sales and Storage
From 10’ shipping containers to 48’ refrigerated shipping containers, we have an extensive range of quality models available either for hire or purchase. Be it for commercial or domestic purposes, our staff can provide the most effective solution to suit your requirements. We also provide short or long term container storage at any of our 21 nation-wide depots.
Choose Moving Containers for shipping and more
From moving services to logistics and branding, Moving Containers has containers for all your shipping container needs. With our 21 depots, well-maintained fleet of trucks and nationwide service, we provide our customers with expert customised solutions.
Contact us today to get a specialised freight service quote. For more information, phone 1300 588 115 or make an enquiry online.
Australia’s Trusted Container Transport & Storage Specialists
Whether you’re transporting business equipment, managing commercial freight, organising the logistics for a large-scale event or relocating your home, Moving Containers Australia provides reliable, secure, cost-effective solutions across the country. We specialise in moving by shipping container, offering flexible transport options that make interstate relocations and freight movement simpler and more secure.
Unlike traditional removals, moving by shipping container allows you to pack at your own pace while your goods remain safely secured throughout transit. Our experienced team coordinates every stage of the journey, from collection and container transportation through to final delivery, ensuring your move is simple and stress-free.
We also support the events industry, providing container transport, storage and hire for festivals, exhibitions, roadshows and other large-scale event logistics.
With an extensive network servicing metropolitan and regional Australia, we’re one of the trusted shipping container moving companies for businesses, industrial clients and homeowners.
Shipping Containers for Every Requirement
We offer a wide range of storage containers and transport solutions designed to suit residential, commercial and industrial applications. Whether you need a temporary container for rental, long-term container hire and storage, or are searching for shipping containers for sale, we can help you find the right solution.
Our range includes:
- 20ft container options for smaller moves and general storage
- Spacious 40ft container solutions for larger relocations and commercial freight
- Durable sea container units suitable for transport and storage
- Secure shipping container storage facilities across Australia
- Flexible containers for hire for short or long-term projects
- Container options suited to festivals, exhibitions and other event logistics requirements
- Quality 20ft shipping container for sale options
- Reliable 40ft shipping container for sale units for business and private use
Every container is maintained to high industry standards, providing a secure environment for your belongings throughout transportation and storage.
Interstate Container Transport Made Easy
Moving interstate doesn’t have to be complicated. Our specialised interstate container transport services are designed to make relocating across Australia more convenient and affordable.
Whether you’re moving containers between major cities or regional locations, our experienced logistics team manages every aspect of your shipment. We regularly assist customers looking for container moving interstate solutions and provide flexible scheduling to suit your relocation timeline.
Our shipping container transport network connects major transport corridors across Australia, helping individuals and businesses move a shipping container safely and efficiently.
Popular routes include:
- Container transport Melbourne
- Container transport Brisbane
- Sydney
- Adelaide
- Perth
- Hobart
- Regional Australia
We also specialise in self pack containers interstate, giving customers complete control over packing while we handle the transport.
We also deliver by rail as well as road, depending on the route and timeline that suits you, adding flexibility for long-distance interstate moves.
Secure Storage Containers & Event Container Hire
If you require additional space before, during or after your move, our storage containers provide a secure and practical solution.
Our container hire and storage services are ideal for:
- Residential moves
- Renovations
- Business storage
- Construction projects
- Seasonal inventory
- Equipment storage
- Event and exhibition hire
Whether you require containers for hire for a few weeks or several months, our flexible hire options make storage simple and affordable.
Refrigerated Containers & Reefer Solutions
For temperature-sensitive goods, we supply high-quality refrigerated containers suitable for various industries.
Our modern reefers containers maintain consistent temperatures, making them ideal for:
- Food distribution
- Pharmaceutical products
- Beverage transport
- Event catering
- Agricultural products
Every reefer is regularly serviced and monitored to ensure reliable temperature control throughout transportation and storage.
Professional Event Logistics Across Australia
Our experienced logistics team also provides comprehensive event logistics solutions for businesses, organisations and event organisers.
From exhibitions and festivals to sporting events and trade shows, we coordinate live event logistics that ensure equipment arrives safely and on schedule.
Our event logistics Australia services include:
- Equipment transportation
- Secure container storage
- Temporary container hire
- Freight coordination
- On-site logistics support
No matter the scale of your events and logistics requirements, we deliver dependable transport solutions tailored to your project.
We work across a broad range of event types, including music festivals, agricultural shows and field days, sporting grand finals, corporate expos and conferences, product launches, and government or emergency response deployments. Each event brings its own site conditions and timeline, so our approach is built around the event rather than a fixed template.
Container solutions for events include:
- Secure container storage for equipment, stock and merchandise during multi-day events
- Modified containers for retail or food outlets, portable display centres and mini-warehouse setups on-site
- Short-term container hire for the load-in and pack-down period, returned once the event wraps up
- Design and branding options, so a container arrives ready to represent your event or activation
For touring events and roadshows, we also move staging and audio-visual equipment as freight alongside your containers, coordinating multi-city schedules for events that travel between venues.
Our depots also handle emergency transport requests and late bookings, which is useful when an event’s freight requirements change close to the date.
Logistics Company Melbourne Businesses Trust
As an experienced logistics company Melbourne businesses rely on, we provide tailored transport and storage solutions for a wide range of industries.
Our logistics services include:
- Commercial container transport
- Warehouse relocations
- Industrial freight
- Shipping container removals
- Interstate logistics
- Container storage
- Freight coordination
As part of our interstate removals service, we also transport heavy equipment such as machinery, boats, caravans, trucks and trailers, so container freight and equipment transport can be coordinated through the same team.
Whether you’re relocating a business or transporting commercial freight, our experienced logistics professionals ensure every shipment is handled with care.
Why Choose Moving Containers Australia?
When you choose Moving Containers Australia, you’ll benefit from:
- Australia-wide transport network
- Secure shipping container storage
- Flexible container hire and storage
- Competitive pricing
- Reliable interstate delivery
- Experienced logistics professionals
- Residential and commercial transport solutions
- Safe shipping container removals
- Convenient container transport
- Responsive customer support
- A network of 21 depots across Australia
From a single container to complete interstate relocation services, we’re committed to providing dependable transport solutions tailored to your requirements.
Your Reliable Shipping Container Transport Partner
Whether you’re looking for shipping containers for sale, need container transport Melbourne, require container transport Brisbane, or want an easier way of moving by shipping container, Moving Containers Australia has the experience and nationwide network to deliver.
Contact our friendly team today to discuss your shipping container transport, container transportation, storage or logistics requirements and discover why customers across Australia trust us for safe, efficient and affordable container solutions.
FAQs
Why should I choose moving containers for container hire in Australia?
Moving Containers are the experts in providing all sorts of shipping containers. We offer container hire in Australia for jobs of all sizes. Whether you need a container for a family move, or you are a business looking for a number of containers for a commercial freight, we make it easy to arrange your container hire. We have 21 branches across Australia and our delivery is fast and simple.
What are the benefits of using a moving or shipping container service?
When you hire our shipping containers for moving, you’re choosing the most convenient option and gaining access to our professional services. As industry professionals, we know how to pack, load and handle your valuables to get them where they need to be safely and securely. With Moving Containers, you can choose your pick-up date and time, making your experience as convenient, stress-free and cost-effective as possible.
What type of project logistic services and products does Moving Containers offer?
When it comes to making custom containers, Moving Containers take on all aspects of the project logistics, which helps make the process stress-free. Firstly, we have an in-house design team, so if you don’t have a specific design in mind, we can create one for you. We specialise in providing container customisation, manufacture and delivery. In addition to this, we offer a wide range of services including commercial freight, specialist freight and container hire. To see the full range of services, take a look at our menu above.
What types of containers are available for shipping from Moving Containers?
These are the container types and sizes currently available in our fleet:
- 10’ shipping containers
- 20’ & 40’ GP shipping containers
- 20’ & 40 HC shipping containers
- 20’ & 40’ high cube pallet-wide containers
- 20’, 40’, 45’ & 48’ refrigerated shipping containers
- 20’ & 40’ side opening shipping containers
- 20’ & 40’ flat rack shipping containers
- 20’ & 40’ open-top shipping containers
- 10’, 20’ & 40’ dangerous goods shipping containers
- 24’, 40’, 45’ & 48’ curtain-side shipping containers
- 20’ tank containers
- Grain containers
How much can I fit inside a moving container?
That depends on the size of the container you use. We have shipping containers sized 10’ to 48’. Each container size can hold a corresponding maximum weight. You can contact us for advice on which container size and type is best for your requirements.
Does moving containers offer long term storage solutions and how much does it cost?
Yes, Moving Containers offer both short and long-term storage solutions. When we carry out container removals interstate, many of our customers have a delay between leaving their old home and getting the keys to the new place, so we can store their containers in one of our depots until their living arrangements are ready. We can then deliver the container to them at any convenient time.
We offer storage solutions for commercial clients. Costs will depend on the amount of storage and the length of time needed, so simply contact us and we’ll put together a quote.
How does event logistics work with Moving Containers?
Our events logistics services are used by organisers of road shows, festivals, events and sports tournaments. We provide project logistics in Australia from end to end. We start off this process by discussing the concept for your event and ascertaining the extent of your requirements. We can then plan every aspect of the logistics, from getting equipment in and out of each venue, to imports and exports, creating branded containers, and providing experienced crew to make sure things run smoothly.
How do I contact Moving Containers?
There are lots of ways you can contact the team at Moving Containers. You can fill in our online contact form, and we’ll get back to you. You can call us on 1300 588 115 or email us at [email protected]. You can also find out the locations of our 21 depots across Australia to see which is closest to you on our depot locations page.
Can I customise containers with Moving Containers?
Moving Containers are experts in customised, branded containers, and we can create a container, or even an entire fleet, to your exact specifications. We have a team of designers who can discuss the container modifications you would like made, whether you’re looking to turn a container into a bar or a tiny house. Our design team can then turn these designs into a plan, which we present to you to sign off on.
Once approved, our tradesmen get to work, modifying your container to your exact specifications. All of the work is done in-house, which means you not only save money, but the jobs can meet strict deadlines and short turn-around times. When it comes to customising containers, we offer all sorts of design solutions, and have made pop-up shops, bar lounges, and display centres which are perfect for exhibitions and roadshows.
