Container side loader transport. No crane needed.
We lift, carry and set down 20ft and 40ft containers where you need them, backed by Shipping & General’s customs-licensed depot in Germiston.
- 20ft · 40ftContainer sizes
- Loaded or emptyLifted either way
- No craneNeeded on site
One truck. Three moves.
- 01
Collect
We load the container onto the side loader at the port, depot or supplier and drive it to your site.
- 02
Lift
Stabiliser legs go down and two hydraulic cranes lift the container clear of the trailer.
- 03
Place
We set it down on the ground where you want it, ready to load or unload. No crane or forklift on site.
Request a side loader quote
Your side loader move
Step 1 of 6- Container
- —
- Load
- —
- From
- —
- To
- —
- When
- —
- Site check
- Optional
What we move, and where
A side loader suits any site without a crane or forklift: a factory yard, a building site, a farm or a depot.
The container
- Length
- 6.06 m
- Width
- 2.44 m
- Height
- 2.59 m
Moved loaded or empty. Standard ISO external sizes.
Where we set it down
- PortsContainer terminals and port stacks
- DepotsContainer and empty depots
- YardsStorage and truck yards
- FactoriesLoading bays and factory yards
- Building sitesSite offices and storage
- FarmsOn-farm storage and sheds
On site
No crane or forklift needed. The truck lifts the container off its own trailer.
Site needs
Firm, level ground with space beside the truck to set the container down.
Compliance
- Customs-licensed depot
- Hazchem-approved facility
- Trem cards
Where we operate
Shipping & General runs from its depot in Germiston, Gauteng, and its portside operations in Durban, on the Durban–Gauteng corridor. Other areas on request.
- Germiston depot69–71 Barlow Road, Jupiter, Germiston 011 873 4786
- Durban · Greyville81 Berea Road, Greyville, Durban 031 305 0438
Part of Shipping & General Transport
Shipping & General Transport is a privately owned South African logistics company built on trustworthiness, perseverance and reliability. Container Side Loader is one of its specialist services. We work for multinational and local clearing and forwarding agents, with transport, warehousing and a customs-licensed container depot under one roof.
Visit shippingandgeneral.co.zaSide loader questions
Can’t find your answer? Our team is a phone call away.
Call 011 873 4786What is a container side loader?
A truck with two built-in hydraulic cranes. It lifts a 20ft or 40ft container off its trailer, sets it down on the ground where you need it, and can lift it back up again when you are done.
Do I need a crane or forklift on site?
No. The side loader does the lifting itself, so there is nothing to hire or arrange on your side apart from a clear spot for the container.
Which containers can you move?
Standard 20ft and 40ft shipping containers, empty or loaded.
How much space does a side loader need on site?
It depends on the container and your site. The truck needs firm, level ground and space beside it to set the container down. Answer the site check in the quote form and we confirm the details before the move.
Where do you operate?
Shipping & General runs from its customs-licensed depot in Germiston and its Durban office, on the Durban–Gauteng corridor. For other areas, tell us where in your quote request.
Can you collect from the port or a depot?
Yes. Give us the collection point in the quote form, whether it is the Durban port, City Deep, a container depot or a supplier, and we plan the move from there.
Can the container be stored until I need it?
Yes. Shipping & General runs a customs-licensed container depot in Germiston, so a container can be held there until your site is ready.
Do you move hazardous cargo?
Shipping & General is a Hazchem-approved facility and provides Trem cards. Tell us about your cargo when you ask for a quote.
How much does it cost?
Every move is different, so we don’t publish prices. Send the six short questions in the quote form and our team calls you with a price for your actual move.
Tell us about your container move.
Six short questions. No prices online, just a quote on your actual move.
