How to Move Container Houses

There are mainly three ways to move container houses: lifting, using special casters, and roll-on/roll-off handling. Details are as follows:

I. Lifting Method

This is a common way to move containers, suitable for long-distance scenarios or when obstacles need to be crossed. Lifting requires professional lifting equipment, such as quayside container cranes and rubber-tired gantry cranes. During operation, the crane connects to the corner fittings at the top or bottom of the container via steel wire ropes and uses mechanical force to lift the entire container and move it to the target location. Welded integral containers are more suitable for frequent lifting and moving due to their stable structure and direct force path, while bolted modular containers need to ensure that all connection nodes are tightened to avoid deformation during lifting. During the lifting process, attention should be paid to balance to prevent the container from tilting or swaying and ensure safety.

II. Using Special Casters

For short-distance and high-frequency moving needs, such as internal factory relocation or temporary site organization, special container-moving casters can be installed. The casters need to match the standard container bottom corner fittings, are easy to install and firmly fixed, and do not require modification of the container body. The casters are made of high-strength steel, providing stable load-bearing capacity. They are equipped with high-wear-resistant polyurethane wheels that are quiet, wear-resistant, and do not damage the floor. The omnidirectional steering design allows the container to move forward and backward, make slight left and right adjustments, and turn in place, enabling flexible operation in narrow spaces. After moving to the desired position, the container body can be fixed by a precise brake locking mechanism to prevent slippage.

III. Roll-on/Roll-off Handling Method

Roll-on/roll-off handling is suitable for the rapid loading and unloading between containers and transportation vehicles (such as trailers and ships). Place the container on a chassis vehicle (trailer), which is then towed by a tractor into the ship's hold or cargo yard for loading onto the ship or unloading. Alternatively, the container can be directly loaded from the ship's hold onto a trailer using a forklift and then towed to the target location. The roll-on/roll-off method does not require lifting, offering high efficiency, but it is necessary to ensure that the transportation vehicle matches the size of the container and that the ground is level to avoid tilting or collision during handling.