Shipping containers, storage units, and modular structures placed exactly where you need them, including tight or elevated sites.
Why Container and Storage Placement Often Needs a Crane
Shipping containers and storage units are heavy, boxy loads that standard delivery trucks and forklifts can only place in locations with direct, level access. Once the site requires elevation, tight clearance, stacking, or a location a truck simply cannot back into, a crane becomes the only practical way to get the unit where it needs to go. Container weight varies significantly depending on size and contents, and even an empty container is heavy enough that placement mistakes are costly to correct.
Rooftop and Elevated Placement
Containers and storage units placed on rooftops, elevated platforms, or upper levels of a site require a lift that can clear the height and set the unit down precisely, often within a limited footprint. We plan the pick and the landing zone based on the specific elevation and access constraints of the site, confirming with the building’s engineer where needed that the structure can support the container’s weight before the lift proceeds.
Stacking and Tight-Access Sites
Storage yards and job sites frequently need containers stacked, or placed into narrow gaps between existing structures or other units. Precise placement matters more here than in an open field, since a container set even slightly off can block access to neighboring units or fail to align for stacking. We plan the set so the container lands in its exact position and orientation the first time, minimizing the need to reposition an already-placed unit.
New Placement Versus Repositioning
Whether a container or modular unit is arriving new to a site or already on-site and needs to move to a different position, the lift itself is largely the same: rig the unit, lift it clear of whatever surrounds it, and set it down precisely at the new location. We handle both new deliveries and repositioning of existing units, including situations where a full yard needs to be reorganized and multiple containers moved in a single visit.
Modular Structures
Beyond standard shipping containers, we place modular buildings and structures used for temporary offices, storage, or specialized site needs. These often have specific rigging points built into the structure, and we work from those points to keep the lift controlled and avoid stress on the unit, particularly on modular offices that may include windows, doors, or interior fixtures that a mishandled lift could damage.
Site Assessment Before the Lift
Container and storage placements often happen at active job sites or storage yards with limited space for crane setup. We assess ground conditions, overhead clearance, and the layout of existing units or structures before the day of the lift, so the plan accounts for the site’s actual constraints rather than assuming open access, and we bring ground protection where the crane needs to set up on pavement or soft ground that could be damaged by outrigger loads.
Ongoing Yard Management
Businesses and storage facilities that regularly place, stack, or reposition containers as part of managing their site benefit from a consistent crane partner who understands the layout and the recurring needs of the yard. We support both one-time placements and ongoing arrangements for facilities that need this work done on a recurring basis.
What We Place
- Standard shipping containers
- Portable and modular storage units
- Modular office and structure units
- Stacked container configurations
- Rooftop or elevated container placement
Working With Job Sites and Storage Facilities
We support construction sites needing on-site storage, storage facilities managing their yard layout, and businesses placing containers for long-term use. Scheduling is coordinated around the site’s existing activity so the lift does not disrupt other work happening at the location, and we work efficiently through multiple units when a full yard reorganization is needed.
