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.
Adam Russell (verified owner) –
Good solid container. Arrived as described, minor wear on exterior which is to be expected. Interior is clean and dry.
Vanessa Hughes (verified owner) –
Absolutely love it. We’ve turned it into a garden room and the quality is superb. Cargo Co made the whole process easy.
Michael O’Brien (verified owner) –
Solid build, great price and hassle-free delivery. Exactly what you want when you’re buying a container.
Brett Anderson (verified owner) –
Good quality used container. Couple of small dents on exterior but inside is clean and dry. Happy with it.
Tanya Morrison (verified owner) –
We use these at our recycling depot and they’re perfect. Durable, secure and the price point is excellent.
Nathan G. –
The Grade A container is in top condition as advertised. Minor cosmetic marks but nothing significant. Perfect for our storage needs. The team at Cargo Co were professional and communication was excellent throughout.
Helen B. –
Very impressed with the quality for a used container. Grade A truly means Grade A with these guys. The inside is clean and dry. Delivery driver was great and placed it exactly where I needed it.
Brad S. –
Good solid container at a fair price. There’s the expected weathering on the outside — a couple of dings and some surface rust on the roof — but the important stuff (seals, floor, structural integrity) is all good. Happy with the overall condition for a used unit. Delivery to Mount Gambier, SA was on time and the driver called ahead like they said he would. Would use CarGoCo again.
Grant A. –
Bought two used 20ft containers from CarGoCo for our landscaping depot in Canberra, ACT. Both arrived in really solid shape — clean interiors, tight seals, no floor rot. The price for the pair was well under what I found elsewhere, and the delivery was coordinated to arrive the same day which saved us a lot of hassle. The team were professional, responsive, and didn’t mess us around on price. Highly recommended.