Shipping container moving & delivery in Victoria, BC
We move and place shipping containers across Greater Victoria and southern Vancouver Island, including on short notice.
Lift it, load it, haul it
Container hauling is one of our core services. With a boom truck, we can lift a shipping container onto the truck deck and haul it away in the same visit. The clip shows one being loaded in Sidney.
Russel's Crane & Cartage also handles container jobs on short notice. Call as early as you can with your date and we will work out the rest.
What to tell us about your container
- Container size and approximate weight
- Where it is now and where it needs to go
- Your preferred date
We will match the right truck to the job.
Boom trucks and trailers for container jobs
Our 14, 20 and 30 ton boom trucks do the lifting. Our trailers include a 26-foot single-axle high boy, a 28-foot tandem-axle high boy, two 40-foot tandem-axle high boys and a 45-foot tri-axle high boy, with hauling capacity up to 48,000 lbs.
Boom truck rates are hourly: $200 per hour for the 14 ton and 20 ton and $230 per hour for the 30 ton, fuel included, with a two-hour minimum. See rates and overtime →
“Needed 2 shipping containers moved asap. Russell and Vince were right on it and did a stellar job getting it done safely and on short notice. Will definitely recommend you guys to anyone needing crane services!”
Jeff Peat
Container hauling FAQ
Can you move a shipping container in Victoria, BC?
Yes. Container hauling is one of our core services. We move and place shipping containers across Greater Victoria and southern Vancouver Island, including on short notice.
How do you load a shipping container?
With a boom truck, we can lift the container onto the truck deck and haul it away in the same visit. The video on this page shows a container being loaded in Sidney.
What should I tell you when I call about a container?
Call 250-480-4003 and tell us the container size and approximate weight, where it is now, where it needs to go and your preferred date. We will match the right truck to the job.
How much does it cost to move a container?
Our boom truck rates are hourly: $200 per hour for the 14 ton and 20 ton trucks and $230 per hour for the 30 ton, fuel included, with a two-hour minimum. Call 250-480-4003 to talk through your container job.
Which areas do you move containers in?
Greater Victoria and southern Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Saanich, Langford, Colwood, Sooke, Sidney and the communities in between.
Also see boom truck service and our service area.
Not sure which crane to choose?
Tell us what you are lifting and where. We will match the right truck to the job.
250-480-4003