How to Move With Cargo Containers

Cargo containers by the dock in Oranjestad, Aruba

Using cargo containers is becoming a more popular option for people who need to move. It doesn’t matter if you are moving across town or across the country, the use of cargo containers can make your move easier and hassle free. In many cases, it can also be cheaper than the old method of renting a large moving truck and hauling the load yourself. The immediate availability is probably the best aspect of moving with cargo containers. You might assume that this method requires some sort of special connections, but in reality, all you have to do is pick up the telephone and give them your address. If you need to move and are looking for the most convenient method to pack and ship your belongings, keep reading to learn how to move with cargo containers.

Instructions

1. The easiest way to find a cargo container that you can use when you move is to open the telephone book and look in the yellow pages for “freight services”. If you have difficulty locating a container, you can also use the services of PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) by calling 866-229-4120.

2. A large truck will deliver the cargo container and drop it off in your driveway. If no driveway is available, the cargo container can be left in the street in front of your house, but you may be required to obtain a local permit to have the container left on a city street.

3. Pack all of your belongings into the cargo container, just the way you would pack them into a moving truck. Remember to pack your belongings into boxes first and to wrap delicate items to help make sure they arrive at the final destination without being damaged.

4. Call the freight company that delivered the cargo container and arrange to have a truck come pick the container up. Give them the destination address of where you would like to have the cargo container delivered.

5. Once the container has been delivered and you have arrived at the new address, unpack all of your items from the cargo container.

6. Call the freight company once more to inform them that you have finished using the cargo container and would like to have it removed. A truck will return one last time to pick up the cargo container and carry it away.

Tips & Warnings

• If you elect to use the PODS service, they also offer to store your cargo container in a secure warehouse until you need your belongings.

Resources

• Portable On Demand Storage