Shipping & Delivery
Cargo Co delivers shipping containers Australia-wide, with fast dispatch from our nearest depot to your site. We offer two professional delivery methods and can help you choose the right one for your access and ground conditions.
Tilt-Bed Truck Delivery (Recommended)
Our tilt-bed (roll-off) trucks place your container gently onto the ground without the need for a crane or forklift. This is the most cost-effective option for residential, commercial and rural sites with reasonable straight-line access.
Site access requirements for tilt-bed delivery:
- Minimum 20 m (≈65 ft) of straight clearance for the truck to reverse and tilt
- 3.6 m (≈12 ft) of width clearance
- 4.9 m (≈16 ft) of vertical clearance — watch for tree branches, power lines and awnings
- Firm, level ground capable of supporting the container and truck weight
Flatbed Truck Delivery
If your site has limited access, sloped ground or you need the container placed in a tight spot, we can dispatch the container on a flatbed truck. You will need to arrange a crane or forklift on site to unload.
Site access requirements for flatbed delivery:
- Minimum 20 m (≈65 ft) of straight clearance
- 3.6 m (≈12 ft) of width clearance
- 4.3 m (≈14 ft) of vertical clearance
- Side access required for the lifting equipment
- Forklift must be rated to at least 4,500 kg (≈10,000 lbs) for a 20ft container
Site Preparation Checklist
To ensure a smooth delivery, please confirm the following before your scheduled drop-off:
- Clear, unobstructed access for a semi-trailer
- No overhead obstacles — trees, power lines, eaves or signage
- Firm, level ground — gravel, compacted earth, concrete or pavers all work well
- Let us know in advance if conditions are wet, soft or muddy so we can plan accordingly
Delivery Timeframes
Order delivery is typically completed within 10–30 days from the date your order is confirmed, depending on your location and depot stock availability. Remote and regional deliveries may sit at the longer end of this window — our team will confirm an exact ETA when your order is booked in.
Need a Hand?
Not sure which delivery method is right for your site? Contact the Cargo Co team and we will walk you through your options, confirm the freight cost to your postcode and book in a delivery window that suits you.
Chloe Pearson (verified owner) –
Brilliant product, brilliant service. The container exceeded our expectations and delivery was right on time.
Emily Watson (verified owner) –
Just what we needed for our business. Fast delivery and the container was in better condition than expected. Love it.
Brett Anderson (verified owner) –
Good quality used container. Couple of small dents on exterior which is normal but inside is clean and dry. Happy with it.
Daniel Forsythe (verified owner) –
Brilliant purchase. We’ve been using it as a site office and it’s solid as a rock. Great value for the price.
Helen Burke (verified owner) –
Top notch quality for the price. The team at Cargo Co were very helpful and delivery was seamless.
Brad S. –
Absolutely stoked with my new container. Ordered a 20ft from CarGoCo and it arrived right on schedule — tilt-tray delivery to our property outside Mildura, VIC. The paint finish is immaculate, doors seal perfectly, and the floor is solid hardwood. I’ve bought containers before and this is genuinely the best quality I’ve seen at this price point. The sales team answered every question I had without the usual runaround. Will definitely be coming back for a second unit for our farm.
Grant A. –
Third container I’ve bought from CarGoCo and every one has been top quality. This time went with a new unit and it’s exactly as described. Delivered to our rural property in Darwin, NT by a very professional driver who navigated a pretty tight driveway without any dramas. The container is watertight and the locking bars are solid. These guys know their stuff and the pricing is competitive with anywhere in Australia.