Storage/Shipping Container Movers Near You in Portsmouth, Virginia

Moving storage and shipping containers in Portsmouth, Virginia, requires a professional like us. We’re experienced, fully insured, and affordable. Book now to get started. 

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Moving Shipping and Storage Containers in Portsmouth, Virginia

Container Transport is the go-to company for container shipping services in Portsmouth, Virginia. We guarantee our clients seamless container moving services with zero delays, fines, and penalties. With over 15 years of experience, no container shipment is too complex for us to handle. We offer our clients our certifications before shipment to ensure their peace of mind. Such include our MC Number and insurance coverage. We transport empty and loaded containers of all sizes. Whether you’re transporting one or multiple containers, we’re here for you. The container can be new or used, and the pickup and drop-off locations can be hours or days apart. We also ensure that the relevant equipment is used for a move, ensuring a smooth process. Every container we transport is fully insured before it’s dispatched. Contact us today for shipping and storage container transport in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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Container loaded on trailer by crane.

Container Shipping Services You Can Rely on in Portsmouth, Virginia

Container Transport has a team of well-trained, licensed, and vetted personnel ready to help you transport containers in and out of Portsmouth, Virginia, safely. We work in unison across the various stages of container shipping, ensuring professionalism. Each shipment is handled by a dedicated specialist from start to delivery. They work on the paperwork, identify the best trailer for transport, organize loading and unloading, and dispatch it on the agreed-upon date. They ensure quick responses to our clients' inquiries and ensure follow-up on orders. They also work closely with our drivers to ensure timely and hassle-free collection, transportation, and delivery of containers. Our drivers ensure safety by evaluating weather patterns, road blockages, closures, and traffic. Contact us today for moving containers in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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Import and Export Container Moving Services

Whether you’re importing a container with goods for your business or exporting an empty one, we’re here to help. Container Transport has over a decade of experience in import and export container transport services. We’re here to ensure your container is transported smoothly and your items arrive in good condition. Whether you’re importing or exporting single or multiple containers, we’re here to get the job done. Call us for a free quote.

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Moving Household Goods, Building Materials, Timber, Cars, Heavy Equipment, Tools, Personal Items, and Machinery in Portsmouth, Virginia, with Us

Container Transport offers loaded container transport in Portsmouth, Virginia, all year round. Whether you’re a business or an individual, we’re here to serve you. We inspect the container to ensure the proper arrangement of items by observing weight distribution and securing the load to avoid shifting. For instance, household goods vary in terms of fragility, weight, and required handling. As a result, you should pack all the items appropriately, with the delicate ones wrapped in cloth or bubble wrap to minimize the risk of damage. Some items require boxes or containers, while furniture and other larger items require securing to the container floor. We also move the car in the same container if there is enough space. Reach out to us today to move loaded containers in Portsmouth, Virginia, safely.

Container Types We Transport

Container Transport moves all types of containers. Whether yours is fully loaded, empty, half-empty, or customized, we will move it.

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Competitive Rates for Container Shipping Services in Portsmouth, Virginia

Container Transport offers affordability for container moving services in Portsmouth, Virginia. Our rates range from $2.95 to $3.10 per mile, and we calculate them based on your specific move requirements. Container shipping costs are not fixed and vary depending on the time of your booking. The significant factors influencing the estimate include the container's weight, dimensions, type, and number, fuel cost, the distance between the pickup and drop-off locations, weather patterns, and other relevant factors. We also offer expedited services at cost-effective charges for urgent moves. Contact us for a detailed estimate.

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State to StateDistanceTrailer Cost
Portsmouth, Virginia to Natchez, Mississippi1,045 mi$3,239.5
Portsmouth, Virginia to Ironwood, Wisconsin1,290.8 mi$4,001.48
Crescent City, California to Portsmouth, Virginia3,081.1 mi$9,551.41
Nordman, Idaho to Portsmouth, Virginia2,721.5 mi$8,436.65
Taos, New Mexico to Portsmouth, Virginia1,908.5 mi$5,916.35

Note: The above container moving costs are only estimates and might be higher or lower upon booking. They depend on location, loading/unloading needs, weight, size, and more factors. Call us to get an accurate price.

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A better b2B shipping experience

Container Transport offers all business container shipping solutions. Transport your valuable business assets locally, nationwide, or even overseas. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of ensuring every detail is done correctly. We treat your container move as if it were our own.

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24/7 Customer Support

Dedicated 24/7 customer support with one of our 120+ logistics agents ensures your business moves seamlessly, anytime, anywhere.

Customs Clearance

Our B2B freight shipping services include expert customs clearance, ensuring your shipments arrive smoothly and without delay.

Credit line

We offer a credit line with monthly billing statements for easy and stress-free container transport.

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Airport and Port Container Shipping Services in Portsmouth, Virginia

Contact us for port and airport container moving services, including but not limited to: 

  • Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT)
  • Virginia International Gateway (VIG)
  • Norfolk Naval Shipyard
  • Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
  • Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)


When transporting containers in Portsmouth, Virginia, these are some of the highways we use: 

  • Interstate 264 (I-264)
  • Interstate 664 (I-664)
  • U.S. Route 17 (US 17)
  • State Route 164 (SR 164)
  • State Route 337 (SR 337)

We Ship Containers To and From Cities Neighboring Portsmouth, Virginia

We offer the best container moving services to and from the following cities in Portsmouth, Virginia. 

  • Chesapeake, VA 
  • Hampton, VA
  • Newport News, VA
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Poquoson, VA 
  • Suffolk, VA
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Williamsburg, VA

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Frequently aSKED questions

To get a quote for moving containers, you can call Container Transport or visit our website. Click the get quote tab, usually at the bottom of the home or about us page. Sometimes, the tab is on the menu section. Give details of what you want to ship, in this case, a container. Next, you need to give information on the final destination of your container. Before you get the quote or estimate, submit your personal information, including your name, phone number, and email, to receive your free quote for moving containers.
Moving containers requires the best trailers that can handle heavy or wide loads. The choice of a suitable trailer depends on the container size, 20 feet or 40 feet, and weight. Our container transport company has numerous types of trailers that handle oversized, heavy, or wide containers. Our logistic agents can recommend lightweight and high-strength chassis trailers because of their outstanding maneuverability, flexibility, and ability to carry 20-foot, 40-foot, and extended containers. We also use flatbed trailers that have adequate strength for container hauling. Another trailer option to hire is the Gooseneck, which can carry light to heavy containers.
Loading a container on a trailer or truck requires specialized equipment or tools. Shipping container movers first ensure the container is in perfect condition, free from damages, holes, or issues that can damage the things inside. Next, the shipping specialists moving the containers ensure the trailer is parked in the best position for proper loading. It should have all the required tie-downs to hold the container securely for safe transportation. Our container transport company uses cargo lifters, such as top pickers, driverless AGVs, forklifts, and cranes, to lift the cargo and properly position it in the trailer for securing and transportation.
Yes, permits are a vital requirement when shipping a container locally or internationally. Some local, state, international, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws require you to have permits based on the type of goods you are transporting and the final destination of your cargo. As a renowned legitimate transportation company, we navigate the shipping industry and regulations to ensure our clients get all the necessary permits to ship their containers safely without legal issues.
Yes, we have cranes that help us load and offload your container from trailers and other means of transportation. The numerous cranes for loading and unloading include crawler, tower, overhead, floating, and gantry cranes with different applications. Tower cranes are state-of-the-art equipment that can lift containers to and from trailers during intermodal shipping. Overhead cranes help in lifting heavy containers in our shipyards.