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Container Crane Transport Across the UK & Europe

CURTAIN – AMBIENT – HEAVY – EUROPEAN

Need your shipping container lifted and placed with care? Our Hiab and sidelifter-equipped trucks deliver precision crane services. No need to hire separate lifting equipment.

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Hiab & Sidelifter Container Delivery Solutions

TES operates a modern fleet of Hiab and sidelifter-equipped trucks to deliver and position containers directly where you need them. Whether you are receiving export containers, repositioning equipment, or managing yard space, we offer on-site container lifting without requiring a separate crane.

Advantages of Hiab delivery

Integrated crane and truck solution
Ideal for tight access or urban delivery sites
Excellent control on uneven or restricted surfaces
Best for 10ft or 20ft empty containers

Advantages of Sidelifter delivery

Suitable for loaded containers and export units
Ground-level placement minimises double handling
Efficient for container yards and haulage handover
Avoids on-site lifting delays where cranes are not practical

Preparing for a Safe and Efficient Container Lift

Access clearance: Minimum 3.1 metres wide, 4.5 metres high
Turning space: 15 metre radius recommended
Ground conditions: Must be solid, level and free of mud or soft verges
Obstruction check: Notify us about overhead wires or gates in advance
Arrival process: Driver will assess, deploy stabilisers and complete the lift, usually within 20 to 60 minutes

OVERHEIGHT

When to Choose Crane Delivery for Your Container?

Need to offload containers in locations with limited space
Are receiving export units without access to lifting equipment
Are managing temporary sites (construction, agriculture, film sets)
Want a cost-effective way to lift and place containers without delays

How it works

A Hiab vehicle uses a single knuckle‑boom crane arm mounted to the side of the truck to lift the container off the truck and set it down exactly where required.
This method is ideal for empty containers up to 20ft, especially when site access is limited.
Despite higher per‑mile operational costs than standard trucks, Hiab delivery remains more cost‑effective than hiring a separate crane.

Can your Hiab crane lift over obstacles or fences?

Yes. Our Hiab units can reach up to 6 or 7 metres from the truck, which allows lifting over fences, walls or tight access points.

Can I use this for heavy or loaded containers?

Yes. For loaded containers, we use sidelifters or arrange safe third-party contract lifting. Let us know the weight and we’ll recommend the right option.

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TES offers Hiab crane‑equipped delivery for empty shipping containers, delivering and positioning your unit with precision and care.

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