Shipping Container Transportation and Delivery: Flatbed Trailer or Specialized Chassis?
At ATS Containers, we offer efficient shipping container transportation and delivery solutions across Quebec, Ontario, and throughout Canada. Two primary types of trailers are used to transport these units: flatbed trailers and specialized chassis. Here is an overview of their differences, advantages, and specific use cases.
Flatbed Trailers: Versatility and Field Flexibility
For residential and commercial deliveries or remote construction sites, flatbed trailers offer a simple and practical solution. This method of shipping container delivery provides:
- Loading and unloading flexibility.
- Ground-level delivery without the need for a crane or forklift.
- Adaptability to rural or difficult-to-access areas.
This is the ideal option for customers who want their shipping container delivered directly to their site without requiring specialized heavy equipment for offloading.
Transport Chassis: Enhanced Security and Logistical Efficiency
For supply chain requirements or long-distance transport, specialized chassis are the preferred choice. Designed specifically for the secure transport of containers, they offer several key advantages:
- Maximum Security: The container’s ISO corners are locked using integrated stacking pins on the chassis, ensuring optimal stability during transit.
- Lightweight and Load Capacity: Manufactured from high-strength, lightweight steel, these chassis allow for the transport of heavier containers while remaining within legal weight limits.
- Refrigerated Chassis Options: Certain chassis are equipped with an integrated generator (genset), which is essential for maintaining the temperature of refrigerated containers (reefers) during transport.
How to Choose Between a Flatbed and a Chassis?
The best choice for your shipping container delivery depends on your specific application:
- One-time or temporary need? → Rent a trailer or chassis based on your site configuration.
- Long-distance or industrial logistics? → Opt for a chassis tailored to your container format (20’, 40’, reefer, etc.).
- Local delivery without heavy equipment? → The flatbed trailer remains the simplest and most cost-effective solution.
Renting a chassis also allows you to test different configurations before committing to a permanent investment.
Transport Availability Despite Global Demand
Unlike the global shortage of shipping containers, trailers and chassis have remained more accessible. Thanks to our well-established network, ATS Containers continues to provide reliable transport solutions for all your projects in Quebec and across the country.
Need transport for your shipping container?
Contact our team today to discuss your shipping container delivery needs, whether for a purchase or a rental. We will help you choose the right trailer or chassis for safe and hassle-free transport.
