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Container Transport ships loaded and empty containers of all sizes and weights. Book our transport services today and get a free estimate.
Container Transport offers transparent and reliable container moving services within, to, and from Durham, North Carolina. We ship containers of all dimensions and weights. We transport storage and shipping containers from every location in Durham, North Carolina. We have over 14 years of experience where we’ve helped customers transport their containers safely.
We’re licensed and experienced and have dedicated specialists who will handle your shipments from start to finish. Our experts process your shipment, choose the best trailer for transport, and dispatch it on the agreed-upon shipping date. We do our best to ensure each shipment is dispatched on time, and if there are delays we can’t control, we will let you know in advance. Book our storage and shipping container moving services in Durham, North Carolina, today.
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We’re the leading shipping and storage container transport company in Durham, North Carolina. All our shipments are fully insured, and we shall ensure yours is. Insurance is one of the most important aspects of any transport. Each shipment we dispatch should be protected against potential damage while loading, in transit, or unloading. Containers are delicate and heavy and require proper handling.
If you don’t own loading and unloading equipment, let us know at the time of your booking so that we can come with our own. That service is offered at an additional cost because we must send a rigger crew for the job. The state of your container is documented on a bill of lading to have a record of it before delivery. Let’s make transport arrangements for your container transport today!
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.
Dedicated 24/7 customer support with one of our 120+ logistics agents ensures your business moves seamlessly, anytime, anywhere.
Our B2B freight shipping services include expert customs clearance, ensuring your shipments arrive smoothly and without delay.
We offer a credit line with monthly billing statements for easy and stress-free container transport.
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.


Containers are versatile, but their main use is transporting different types of goods. Our company ships loaded containers to and from every location in Durham, North Carolina. We ship containers loaded with household goods, heavy equipment, machinery, tools, vehicles, electronics, garage stuff, and other miscellaneous items. Loaded containers require much care because you must protect them and the goods inside. Our company prioritizes the safety of both the goods and the container by ensuring they’re fully insured before they’re dispatched to protect them against all the dangers. Book our loaded container moving services in Durham, North Carolina, and get a free estimate.
Container Transport moves all types of containers. Whether yours is fully loaded, empty, half-empty, or customized, we will move it.

Transporting a container in Durham, North Carolina, costs around $2.85 to $3.15 per mile. That cost isn’t fixed and varies from shipment to shipment depending on the dimensions, weight, mode of transport, number, whether it’s loaded or empty, whether loading and unloading assistance is needed, and fuel costs. These are just a few of the factors that help determine how much it will cost to move a container within, to, or from Durham, North Carolina. If your container is loaded and exceeds the legal load limits, we shall pull permits for it at an additional fee. Our container moving services in Durham, North Carolina, are affordable, and we’re here to advise you on when you can best transport your container to save some money. Speak to one of our specialists today for a free estimate.
| State to State | Distance | Trailer Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, North Carolina to Des Moines, Iowa | 1,076.5 mi | $3,390.975 |
| Durham, North Carolina to San Diego, California | 2,524.1 mi | $7,950.915 |
| Cheyenne, Wyoming to Durham, North Carolina | 1,683.5 mi | $5,303.025 |
| Dallas, Texas to Durham, North Carolina | 1,163.7 mi | $3,665.655 |
| Valentine, Nebraska to Durham, North Carolina | 1,490.9 mi | $4,696.335 |
Note: The above container moving costs are 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.
Durham has no ports, but we ship containers to and from these airports and neighboring ports.
Here are the major highways we use when shipping containers to and from Durham, North Carolina.

Speak to one of our specialists for container shipping services to and from these cities near Durham, North Carolina.
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.
“Used Janelle to ship my car in a container – was easy, affordable, and had no problems! Great experience and would use her and her company again!”
“I worked with Gilbert Hevia twice. Once to solve an import container problem. And once to get product moved across the country – fast. He was excellent. Great pricing. Great service. I always knew the status of the shipment. I would hire this company again. Call Gilbert. He’ll solve it.”
“The transport guys were amazing. Knew exactly how to get around in tight spaces, quickly picked up our container and was on their way. Arrived at drop off location on time and dropped it exactly where we wanted it with no effort at all.”
“It was great working with Janelle to help me in my move from Maine to Washington. I was able to get my items packed into a 40ft shipping container and transported safely to its destination. Janelle kept in touch throughout the whole process to coordinate things and…”
“I needed to move a shipping container out of the Miami port. Seth went above and beyond to ensure we had the right driver to get into the port and safely deliver to my home.”
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