Containerlift Southampton — Southampton

South East, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · SO15 0HH

Company overview

Containerlift Southampton is a freight forwarder in Southampton specialising in container transport, shipping, and logistics solutions. Operating as a freight forwarder South East, the company provides international container shipping to West Africa, East Africa, the Middle East, and North America, alongside UK and European domestic services. With a fleet of over 30 specialist self-loading sidelifter vehicles operating nationwide and across Europe, Containerlift offers container transport, sales, and rental services for 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft containers. The company serves ecommerce businesses requiring cost-effective, tailored shipping solutions for imports and exports. Their capabilities include lifting and placing containers on-site, reducing unpacking costs and improving safety for online retailers managing inventory.

Services offered

Shipping Container Transport

Road transport of shipping containers via a fleet of over 30 specialist self-loading sidelifter vehicles operating nationwide and across Europe. Vehicles can lift and carry 20ft, 30ft, 40ft, and 45ft containers weighing up to 36 tonnes.

International Container Shipping

Container shipping services to West Africa, East Africa, the Middle East, USA and Canada, with additional short sea shipping options. Includes import and export logistics solutions.

UK and European Container Deliveries

Container delivery and logistics services between the UK and European destinations, with sidelifter capability for on-ground placement.

Container Sales

Purchase of shipping containers in a comprehensive range of sizes including 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft options.

Container Rental and Leasing

Short and long-term hire of shipping containers in multiple sizes for storage and transport purposes.

Location and coverage

Containerlift Southampton is based at Containerlift, Compound FKGV, Western Ave, Southampton, SO15 0HH. They serve businesses across South East and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Containerlift offer?
Containerlift provides both road transport via sidelifter vehicles and international sea container shipping. Their road fleet operates nationwide and across Europe, whilst their shipping services cover major global routes including West Africa, East Africa, the Middle East, USA, and Canada, supplemented by short sea shipping options.
Can Containerlift handle international shipments for ecommerce businesses?
Yes. Containerlift specialises in international import and export logistics, offering container shipping to multiple continents. They position themselves as a one-stop solution provider for ecommerce businesses requiring cross-border container shipping, with tailored cost-effective solutions based on specific requirements.
What are the advantages of Containerlift's sidelifter container delivery service?
The sidelifter vehicles can lift containers weighing up to 36 tonnes directly onto the ground, eliminating the need for separate crane hire. This reduces unpacking costs, improves safety for warehouse staff, and provides greater convenience for ecommerce businesses managing inventory receipt and dispatch operations.
Do Containerlift offer container sales and rentals?
Yes. Containerlift provides both purchase and rental options for shipping containers in sizes including 20ft, 30ft, 40ft, and 45ft. This allows ecommerce businesses flexibility to either buy containers permanently or lease them on a short or long-term basis depending on their logistics needs.
What geographic coverage does Containerlift provide?
Containerlift operates a fleet nationwide in the UK and across Europe for road transport. For shipping, they service major international routes to West Africa, East Africa, the Middle East, USA, and Canada. Their Southampton location provides access to major port facilities for international container shipping operations.

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