Crane unloading
A truck-mounted crane lifts the container from the vehicle onto the prepared position.
Key factors: reach, obstacles, ground conditions and final orientation.
Heavy-haul logistics, clearly planned
Delivery and installation
Container delivery starts long before the truck arrives. Container size, route, access, crane reach and the final position must work together. We review them before confirmation so that the vehicle and unloading method suit the site.
Delivery throughout Germany
Crane or self-unloading
Site review before confirmation
Unloading methods
The right vehicle for the site
Not every container or placement site needs the same logistics. The agreed unloading method is stated clearly in the quotation.
Curbside / self-unloading
The container is transported to the agreed accessible handover point; the customer provides suitable unloading equipment.
Equipment and safe coordination must be ready before the vehicle arrives.
Project-specific planning
Restricted access, long reach, multiple containers or unusual dimensions may require additional equipment and sequencing.
Photos, measurements and a site plan enable a reliable initial assessment.
Real-world examples
What typical deliveries look like in practice
These scenarios show which details shape an actual delivery plan. The featured image comes from a real container delivery.
Commercial yard with direct access
The truck can drive alongside the prepared position. Its crane places the container on four load-bearing support points.
- Short crane reach
- Level, paved yard
- Doors face the required working side
Industrial site requiring manoeuvring space
The long vehicle needs a wide entrance, clear bends and substantially more space for manoeuvring and unloading.
- Photograph the complete access route
- Check overhead restrictions
- Mark the final orientation in advance
Placement coordinated with services
Alongside safe positioning, support points, door orientation and the later route of power or other services are considered.
- Connect services only after handover
- Level the container correctly
- Keep maintenance access clear
Prepare the site
What we need before scheduling
Clear photographs and accurate measurements reduce follow-up questions and help avoid unsuccessful journeys or unsuitable vehicles.
Prepare the container site1Complete delivery address and reachable site contact
2Photos from the public road through to the final position
3Width and height of gates, restrictions and passages
4Bends, slopes, branches, cables and parked vehicles
5Ground conditions and intended support points
6Required door side and length orientation
7Available manoeuvring and crane area
8Any permits or access authorisations
Process
Process
From enquiry to handover
- 01
Container and destination
Send the item or container type, postcode, full address and required final position.
- 02
Site review
We assess route, access, ground, unloading method and possible obstacles.
- 03
Written confirmation
The quotation or order confirms the vehicle, scope, delivery cost and expected timeframe.
- 04
Delivery and inspection
The container is handed over or positioned. Any visible discrepancy is documented immediately.
Delivery costs
Why every delivery is calculated individually
The product price includes delivery only when this is stated expressly. You receive the confirmed transport price before entering into the contract.
Distance and route
10, 20 or 40 ft container
Quantity and consolidation
Crane or self-unloading
Crane reach and specialist equipment
Access, waiting time and site conditions
Detailed delivery conditions
Timing, costs and responsibilities
Review the practical details covering delivery planning, transport costs, site responsibilities and inspection at handover.
The right delivery solution
Depending on size, route and site, a container can be delivered with a suitable vehicle and, where required, unloaded by crane. Unloading method, reach and final orientation are agreed before confirmation.
Prepare access and the site
Gates, passages, bends, branches, cables, parked vehicles and manoeuvring space should be documented. The position must be level, load-bearing and suitable for the intended support points.
- Current photos of the complete access route
- Measurements of restrictions and obstacles
- Required door and length orientation
- A contact person on delivery day
From enquiry to handover
After reviewing the delivery site and container, the logistics item appears in the offer. A date is binding only after written confirmation. Undisclosed obstacles may require the plan to be reassessed.
Continue planning
Go directly to the next useful step
Compare sizes and types, prepare the placement site or send the information with your enquiry.
Have your delivery reviewed
Send the postcode, container size, unloading method and access photos. We will review suitable logistics together with your container quotation.