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Container Transport is the leading container shipping company in the Port of Honolulu, Hawaii. We haul empty and loaded containers. Contact us to get started.
At Container Transport, we offer our clients a team of professionals and a wide array of equipment to ensure seamless container shipping services to and from the Port of Honolulu, Hawaii. We guarantee our clients’ transparency by employing a dedicated logistics expert to assist them throughout their shipments.
Our years of experience allow us to plan a detailed transport system that guarantees successful container delivery. We are a reliable container shipping company to and from Honolulu, offering delivery services within the state and from the mainland.
Container Transport offers personalized container shipping services suitable for all your needs. We move single and multiple containers safely. We also accommodate different container types in a single shipment. Container Transport also assists our clients in transporting new and used containers in any condition. Finally, we move containers over short and long distances within the Port’s proximity and the entire state. Call us to book our services.
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Shipping an empty or loaded container requires state-of-the-art equipment to ensure safety and effortless loading and unloading. At Container Transport, we use forklifts and cranes to secure your container and place it on our trailers. We inspect the container, record its state, and ensure proper weight distribution before shipment.
Proper handling eliminates damages, breakages, or accidents. Container Transport is licensed, bonded, and insured. Container Transport operates across all seasons of the year. Whether you want your container shipped during summer or winter, we have well-trained and licensed drivers who move across urban and remote areas. We guarantee our clients secure and on-schedule container shipping services to and from the Port of Honolulu, Hawaii. We have trailers such as flatbeds, lowboys, and step-decks that make transportation stress-free. Call us today
The Port of Honolulu is the primary seaport of Hawaii. It serves commerce, shipping, and transportation in the Pacific region. It lies on the island of Oahu, which handles most of the exports and import markets on the Hawaiian island. The Port is under the Hawaii Department of Transportation. The Port of Honolulu is responsible for Hawaii’s trade with Asia alongside other Pacific nations. The Port is critical for the economy as Hawaii relies on maritime trade for economic sustenance, allowing essential goods such as construction materials, consumer products, fuel, and foods into the state. Finally, the Port provides many jobs for Hawaii residents.
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.
Container Transport moves all types of containers. Whether yours is fully loaded, empty, half-empty, or customized, we will move it.
The Port of Honolulu has multiple terminals and piers that allow the entry and exit of various cargo and other maritime activities. Some of these terminals include:
Sand Island Terminal (Matson Terminal)
The terminal is under Matson, Inc. It is located on Sand Island, west of downtown Honolulu. It focuses on handling containerized cargo, bulk shipments, and automobiles. The Port has state-of-the-art automated tracking systems, container cranes, and cargo handling facilities.
Pier 51A & 51B (Pasha Hawaii Terminal)
It is under Pasha Hawaii, a competitor of Matson. It handles vehicles, containerized cargo, and rolling stock, such as heavy equipment. The terminal specializes in RO-RO operations, which is suitable for automobile shipments. It is strategically located to facilitate cargo distribution across Oahu and the neighboring islands.
Horizon Lines / Piers 1 & 2 Terminal
It is managed by The Pasha Group extension Horizon Lines. It handles less-than-container loads (LCL) and full-container loads (FCL) for domestic and international shipping. The terminal has well-maintained forklifts, container cranes, and container storage areas, making the operations efficient.
Young Brothers Terminal (Domestic Inter-Island Cargo)
It is located at Piers 39-40, Young Brothers, LLC, specializing in inter-island cargo transport. It handles shipments between Honolulu and the nearby islands such as Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, and Molokai. It mainly focuses on shipping construction materials, agricultural products, and consumer goods. It uses smaller barges and tugs to move goods across the islands effortlessly.
Container Transport offers favorable cost flexibility for businesses and individuals. Our services are affordable rates and free of hidden costs. We generate our charges based on the number of containers you are shipping, the distance coverage, the handling requirements, fuel costs, and season, among other variables. We provide our clients with free and comprehensive quotes detailing all the above. We offer seamless, transparent transactions that guarantee you value for your money. Finally, we offer expedited shipping services to and from the Port of Honolulu at competitive rates. Reach out to us to get started.
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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