Storage and Shipping Container Shipping Company in Birmingham, Alabama 

Container Transport is a top-rated empty and loaded container moving company in Birmingham, Alabama. Book with us today for a free estimate.

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Professional Container Movers in Birmingham, Alabama 

We’re a licensed and fully insured container shipping company in Birmingham, Alabama, helping businesses and individuals ship containers safely. We transport single and multiple containers of all dimensions and weights. Container Transport only works with trained personnel who understand that every container is valuable, whether empty or full. Each shipment is assigned to a dedicated specialist who will ensure it’s dispatched on time, the right trailer is used, and you’re updated through every step. You can trust us with your container, and we will ensure it’s safely delivered anywhere in the country. Speak to our experts about your container shipment by calling or completing our form.

Crane lifting Container on trailer for transport.
Container Shipping on a Trailer.

Container Moving Services You Can Depend On in Birmingham, Alabama 

Container Transport offers reliable container shipping services to and from Birmingham. We’re the go-to container moving company for everyone seeking a stress-free experience. When you book our container shipping services in Birmingham, Alabama, you’re guaranteed to experience premium services. Our team is trained in handling your containers during the loading, securing, and unloading. While in transit, our drivers do several routine checks to ensure your container is well secured because sometimes the securing can get loose, especially for long moves. If you don’t have the equipment to load or unload your container, ask your assigned expert about our loading and unloading assistance. We’re here to ensure you have a great and worry-free experience when transporting containers in Birmingham, Alabama. 

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.

Premium Container Moving Services in Birmingham, Alabama

Container Transport is one of Birmingham, Alabama's best container shipping companies. We transport empty and loaded containers for businesses and individuals. Whether you’re shipping empty, half-full, or full containers, we ensure they are handled with care for safe delivery. We help our customers transport containers loaded with household goods, equipment, machinery, personal belongings, tools, vehicles, tractors, garages, etc. We’re a company committed to helping our customers transport their shipping and storage containers with ease. Book now for a free consultation with our experts.

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.

Crane loading container onto trailer.

What’s the Cost of Transporting a Container in Birmingham, Alabama? 

The price of moving containers in Birmingham, Alabama, changes from one shipment to another. The specifications and requirements of each shipment are different, and we will ensure they’re addressed before your container is dispatched. When booking, we want you to provide us with the weight and dimensions of your container, both pick up and drop off locations, shipping date, mention of whether it’s loaded or empty, and how many you’re transporting. We can process your shipment and provide an accurate estimate with that information. We also offer loading and unloading assistance for your containers at an additional cost and expedited services if you need your container dispatched soon. Speak to our experts to know how much it will cost to move your container in Birmingham, Alabama.

Transporting a 40ft Container.
State to StateDistanceTrailer Cost
Birmingham, Alabama to Valdez, Alaska4,178.3 mi$12,952.73
Birmingham, Alabama to Salem, Oregon2,530.7 mi$7,845.17
Bismarck, North Dakota to Birmingham, Alabama1,499.2 mi$4,647.52
Provo, Utah to Birmingham, Alabama1,808.9 mi$5,607.59
Las Vegas, Nevada to Birmingham, Alabama1,816.3 mi$5,630.53

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, etc. Call us to get an accurate price.

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.

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.

Ship Containers To and From Ports and Airports in Birmingham, Alabama Including: 

We will help you transport containers to and from these ports and airports in Birmingham, Alabama, and nationwide:

  • Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility (McCalla)
  • Bessemer Airport (EKY)
  • Birmingham Inland Port Terminal
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the most populated cities in the country, and it can be hard to maneuver. However, with an experienced driver, we ensure your delivery is timely. Here are common highways we use: Interstate 20 (I-20), Interstate 59 (I-59), Interstate 65 (I-65), Interstate 459 (I-459), U.S. Route 31 (US 31), U.S. Route 280 (US 280), and U.S. Route 78 (US 78).

Transport a Container To or From These Cities: Neighboring Birmingham, Alabama

We’re here to help you ship a container to and from the following cities neighboring Birmingham, Alabama.

  • Hoover
  • Bessemer
  • Homewood
  • Vestavia Hills
  • Mountain Brook
  • Trussville
  • Pelham
  • Alabaster
  • Fultondale
  • Gardendale

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.