FAQs About Intermodal & Freight Containers
Built for the demands of road and rail transport, United Rentals offers a wide range United Rentals offers a wide range of intermodal and freight container solutions across Australia. From hardside pallet wide containers and flatracks through to open top, open side, and rail curtainside options, our durable, high-quality fleet is designed to handle freight of every shape, size, and complexity.
Learn more about our intermodal and freight containers in our FAQ section below.
A standard shipping container is a general purpose storage container designed primarily for onsite storage and transport of general goods. An intermodal container is specifically engineered for seamless transfer across multiple modes of transport (road and rail) without the need to unload and reload cargo between each leg of the journey. Our intermodal and freight containers are built to meet the structural and compatibility requirements of these multi-modal transport systems, making them a cost-effective and efficient solution for complex supply chain and logistics operations across Australia.
Our intermodal and freight container range covers a broad spectrum of freight applications, including:
- Sensitive goods and palletised freight: smooth-wall bulk containers and hardside pallet wide options keep goods protected and maximise pallet capacity onsite and in transit
- Bulky and oversized items: open top containers handle freight such as timber, scrap metal, and industrial machinery with ease
- Dense and heavy materials: half height containers are ideal for mining waste, rocks, aggregates, and other high-density loads
- Tall, wide, or awkward freight: flatracks provide a flexible solution for oversized cargo that cannot be loaded into a standard enclosed container
- International shipping: sea cell containers are compatible with international cell-guide shipping systems for seamless global logistics
- Road and rail freight: rail curtainside containers offer intermodal compatibility and dual-level freight capacity for complex supply chain requirements
Not sure which container type suits your freight? Get in touch with our team for a quick quote and we'll help you find the right solution at competitive prices.
Our intermodal and freight container range includes 20ft and 40ft shipping container options across a variety of container types, including pallet wide and high cube container configurations to suit different freight and logistics requirements.
Yes. Our shipping containers are built tough from heavy gauge, corrosion-resistant steel and are wind, water, and vermin proof, ensuring your goods are protected from the elements and pests at all times. For additional onsite security, lock boxes are available as an accessory across our container range, providing an extra layer of protection for your stored goods.
We offer flexible container delivery and pickup options to suit your project requirements. Containers can be delivered via tilt tray, side loader, or hiab depending on your site access and the tare weight of the container, ensuring safe and efficient delivery directly to your site. Alternatively, containers can be picked up from your nearest United Rentals branch.
Hiring a container is ideal for short-term or temporary storage needs, giving you the flexibility to return the container once your project is complete. Our new containers are available on flexible hire terms, making shipping container hire a cost-effective solution for project-based requirements.
If you're looking for a longer-term or permanent storage solution, United Rentals offers a range of used shipping containers for sale across our branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and beyond with fast delivery direct to your site. Contact our team today to find the most suitable container solution for your needs and we’ll make sure you get the best price every time.
United Rentals is your one-stop shop for equipment hire and container solutions across Australia. We offer a wide range of shipping container solutions and equipment hire services including:
- Dangerous goods containers, purpose-built for the safe and compliant onsite storage of hazardous materials
- Event facilities, including refrigerated event containers, event kiosks, and outdoor rooms for events and commercial activations
- Worksite facilities, including site offices, hoardings, ablution blocks, lunchrooms, and our solar-powered Site Hub for a complete onsite facility solution
- Self-storage, available at selected branches with secure Wolf-lock storage units for hassle-free short-term and long-term temporary storage options
- Container accessories, including lock boxes and other add-ons to enhance the security, functionality, and accessibility of any of our container solutions onsite
- Earthmoving equipment, including excavators, tracked and skid steer loaders for construction projects of every size
- Compaction equipment, including smooth drum rollers, padfoot rollers, multi-tyre rollers, and trench rollers
- And many more
Get in touch with our team today during business hours to discuss your full equipment hire and container solution requirements, explore our competitive hire rates, and find the right solution for your project.