Question
A 40ft shipping container is transported the same way as a 20ft — on a flatbed truck with a Hiab crane or by tilt truck. The truck must be longer to handle the 40ft length and meet weight limits. Most road transport caps loaded weight at 24 tonnes. Wide-load permits are needed in some areas.
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A loaded 40ft container can be longer than many people expect. On difficult sites, turning space often becomes a bigger challenge than lifting capacity. Related questions
- I won't be in when my container is delivered – is this OK?
- What if the container doesn't fit or the site is unsuitable when it gets here?
- Can I collect a container myself or use a third party?
- Do I need permission to put a container on my drive/in my garden?
- Can the delivery driver put the container in the exact spot I need?
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