Container Side Loader

Container Side Loader Hire Across South Africa

Self-loading, self-offloading container side loader  transport for 20ft and 40ft units — backed by a 40-year-old logistics fleet operating nationwide from our Germiston base.

Need a container side loader that can lift, transport and place a loaded container exactly where you need it — no crane, no forklift, no extra equipment? Our container side loader service delivers dedicated sidelifter transport across South Africa…

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Container Side Loader Services in South Africa

Our container side loader units are purpose-built to lift, load and place 20ft and 40ft shipping containers without needing a crane, forklift or external equipment on site. This makes them the fastest, most cost-effective option for delivering a loaded or empty container to any location — including yards, factories, building sites, farms and remote depots.

As a service of Shipping & General Transport, every side loader truck is operated by trained drivers, GPS-tracked on dual networks, and supported by our customs-licensed container depot in Germiston. Whether you need a one-off container delivery or recurring sidelifter runs across Gauteng and the rest of South Africa, we scale to your volume.

  • 20ft and 40ft container side loader hire
  • Self-loading and self-offloading on uneven ground
  • Customs-licensed container transport (SARS registered depot)
  • Hazchem-approved handling for dangerous goods
  • One-way and return container moves
  • Port collections, depot transfers and site deliveries
  • Empty container repositioning
  • High-value cargo escorts available on request

40 Years of Container Transport Experience

Container Side Loader is a specialist service of Shipping & General Transport, a privately owned South African logistics company built on the cornerstones of trustworthiness, perseverance and reliability. With a 40-year heritage and a fleet of over 100 heavy commercial vehicles on the road every day, we are a preferred service provider to most of the major multinational shipping lines and clearing agents operating in South Africa — including CMA CGM, Kuehne+Nagel, DSV, Schenker, ZIM and Evergreen.

Operating from our customs-licensed container depot at 70 Barlow Street, Germiston, we deliver full container loads (FCL), warehousing, customs examinations and specialised side loader equipment to clients nationwide. Our scale, infrastructure and SARS-registered depot status mean we handle your container with the same care from port to door.

Why Choose Our Container Side Loader Service

40 Years of Experience

Trusted by multinational shipping lines and clearing agents across South Africa.

100+ Vehicle Fleet

Including dedicated sidelifter units to ensure availability exactly when you need it.

Fast Response

Dedicated client service advisors with dual GPS tracking across every load.

Professional & Compliant

Customs-licensed depot with Hazchem approval and SOLAS weighbridge on site.

Container Side Loader Service Areas
Across South Africa

Operating from our Germiston headquarters in Gauteng, we deliver container side loader services to every major port, industrial hub and inland destination in South Africa. Our fleet runs daily routes to and from Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), with same-day and next-day collection available throughout Johannesburg, Pretoria and the East Rand.

  • Gauteng — Johannesburg, Germiston, Pretoria, Boksburg, Kempton Park, Vereeniging
  • KwaZulu-Natal — Durban, Pinetown, Richards Bay
  • Western Cape — Cape Town, Bellville, Paarl
  • Eastern Cape — Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), East London
  • Free State — Bloemfontein
  • Mpumalanga & Limpopo — Nelspruit, Polokwane (cross-border to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique on request)

Container Side Loader
Frequently Asked Questions

A container side loader (also called a sidelifter) is a specialised trailer that can lift, transport and place a 20ft or 40ft shipping container without needing a crane or forklift on site. It is used to deliver loaded or empty containers directly to factories, building sites, farms, depots and any location where conventional offloading equipment is not available.

Pricing depends on container size (20ft vs 40ft), distance, route, weight and turnaround time. Because we operate our own fleet of over 100 vehicles from Germiston, we can offer competitive day rates and bulk discounts for recurring routes. Contact us on 011 873 4786 for a tailored quote.

Container Side Loader, a service of Shipping & General Transport, has been operating from Germiston for 38 years and is a preferred provider to multinational shipping lines including CMA CGM, DSV and Kuehne+Nagel. We are SARS-registered as a licensed container depot and Hazchem approved.

Yes. Our sidelifter units are configured to handle both 20ft and 40ft ISO shipping containers, loaded or empty, on level and moderately uneven ground. We assess every site before delivery to confirm safe operating conditions.

Yes. We are a Hazchem-approved facility and offer Trec/Tremcards, high-value cargo escorts, dual tracking and on-board cameras. Every container side loader move can be customised with the security and compliance level your cargo requires.

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