Container House Shipment

The process and key points of container house shipment are as follows:

I. Pre-shipment Preparation

Before shipping container houses, modular production must be completed. Taking a domestic steel-structure modular intelligent production line as an example, the house is disassembled into six components: the bottom, top, and four sides. These components are produced simultaneously on multiple sub-production lines and assembled into a complete container at the end of the production line. During production, installations such as the main structure, water and electricity pipelines, bathroom waterproofing, sanitary equipment, cabinets, and wardrobes must be completed, ensuring that the module's precision is stably controlled between 1 and 2 millimeters. Additionally, thermal performance is optimized according to the climatic conditions of the shipping destination. For example, in northern regions, a three-layer structure is used (outer layer of galvanized steel plate, middle layer of rock wool insulation, and inner layer of PVC-coated steel plate), and an elevated layer is added at the bottom of the container to block cold bridge conduction.

II. Selection of Transportation Method

Container houses are typically shipped by sea or land. For sea freight, the house modules are lifted onto standard container ships, suitable for long-distance international transportation. For land transportation, flatbed trailers are used, ideal for short-distance domestic or inland distribution. Before transportation, an appropriate container must be selected based on the size of the house. For example, a 20-foot expandable module covers approximately 37 square meters, while a 40-foot module can be expanded to over 70 square meters. It is essential to ensure that the modules are securely fixed and comply with road transportation height restrictions.

III. Shipment Process Management

The shipment process includes order confirmation, production scheduling, module assembly, quality inspection, and transportation arrangements. For instance, a smart factory in Guangdong can produce up to 50 modules per day. Before shipping, these modules must pass certifications from agencies such as SGS to ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., the EU's EN 14509 standard for metal-faced sandwich panels). A detailed inventory must be provided during shipment, including the number of modules, dimensions, materials (e.g., galvanized steel frames, rock wool sandwich panels), a list of accessories (e.g., doors, windows, sanitary equipment), and installation instructions.

IV. Installation and After-sales Service

Upon arrival at the destination, container houses require rapid assembly by a professional team, typically involving only lifting and joint treatment. Some manufacturers offer free transportation, installation, and after-sales services. For example, Shenzhen Guangshen Integrated Housing Co., Ltd. promises "free delivery and installation" and provides an experienced design team to offer customized solutions for various scenarios, such as homestays, fire stations, and sentry boxes.