Shipping Container Movers in San Diego, California

Our company specializes in the transportation of containers to and from San Diego, California. Let us deliver your container where you need it safely and at an affordable cost. 

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Professional Container Shipping Services in San Diego, California

Containers have become an important part of our lives. They’re used in different ways, including shipping goods, storage, offices, and homes. Because they're so versatile, these boxes are often shipped from one location to another. Our company specializes in transporting containers across the country and Canada. With over 14 years of experience, no type of container is too complex for us to handle. We have different types of trailers to accommodate containers of different sizes and weights and loading equipment to help customers without the necessary equipment. Your shipment is handled by an assigned specialist who will ensure it’s processed and dispatched on time, choose the best trailer for transport, and keep you updated on the progress. Working with a dedicated expert makes communication easy because you can quickly call or email them for regular updates. Contact us to make a booking today. 

Shipping a 40ft HC Container.
Crane loading container onto trailer.

Container Moving Services You Can Count On in San Diego

Trusting someone with an empty container can be complicated and even harder when the container is loaded with valuable items. Our company is licensed, bonded, and fully insured. You can be assured that your container is delivered safely and your items will be intact. You can trust that you’re working with reliable professionals, from our drivers to the rigger crew and dispatchers. Despite being fully insured before it’s dispatched, your shipment is handled carefully through every step. We take different measures to ensure your container is safe, including ensuring that anyone handling it is experienced. A BOL form helps us record the state of your container before it is dispatched and confirm if it was delivered safely. If the state of your container at the delivery location doesn’t match that of the pick-up location, our claims team will be available to ensure you’re compensated. Contact us today to get started. 

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.

We Ship Containers Loaded With Household Goods, Furniture, Construction Materials, And More To and From San Diego, California

Container Transport is the best partner for anyone shipping a loaded container. Whether you’re moving to a different residential area or relocating your storage container, we’re the right company for you. We’re professionals at hauling containers loaded with all sorts of goods. We transport containers from ports to warehouses, warehouses to ports, port to port, door to door, farms, and more. Contact us with your shipment details, and our team will arrange transport immediately. Our container shipping estimates are not only free but also accurate.

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.

How Much Will Shipping a Container in San Diego, California Cost? 

There’s no specific rate for transport because each shipment is different. However, the average rate is around $3 per mile. That price can go up or down depending on the size, number, mode of transport, season, and distance between the pick-up and drop-off location. An extra fee is added when a container shipment requires extra services such as loading and unloading assistance or expedited dispatch. Our company ensures that you get the best transport estimate for your shipment. Expedited services are charged an extra fee because we have to work on a tight schedule to ensure your shipment is dispatched on short notice. Contact our team today with the specifications of your shipment and get a free estimate. 

Transporting a 20ft Container.
State to StateDistanceTrailer Cost
San Diego, California to Miami, Florida2,655.2 mi$7,965.6
San Diego, California to Bangor, Maine3,225.9 mi$10,000.29
Edina, Minnesota to San Diego, California1,906.2 mi$5,909.22
Annapolis, Maryland to San Diego, California2,651.3 mi$8,219.03
Salina, Kansas to San Diego, California1,403.3 mi$4,350.23

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.

Port and airport container moving services in San Diego, California

We serve ports and airports within and near San Diego, California, including; 

  • Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal
  • National City Marine Terminal 
  • Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro)
  • Port of Long Beach
  • Port Hueneme (Oxnard)
  • Port of San Diego
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF)
  • Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM)
  • McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

We plan the route depending on a container's pickup and drop-off location. Our experienced drivers will deliver your container safely and on time. Major highways we use in San Diego include: 

  • Interstate 5 (I-5)
  • Interstate 8 (I-8)
  • Interstate 15 (I-15)
  • Interstate 805 (I-805)
  • State Route 52 (SR 52)
  • State Route 56 (SR 56)
  • State Route 75 (SR 75)
  • State Route 94 (SR 94)
  • State Route 163 (SR 163)
  • State Route 905 (SR 905)

Transport a container to and from cities neighboring San Diego, California, and across the country with us

Container Transport is here to help you relocate containers to and from San Diego. Whether you are traveling to a neighboring city, state, or across the country, we’re the right company for you. A few cities we serve around San Diego, CA include: 

  • Chula Vista
  • La Mesa
  • El Cajon
  • National City
  • Coronado
  • Lemon Grove
  • Santee
  • Poway
  • Escondido
  • Encinitas
  • Carlsbad
  • Del Mar

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.