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Container service

Container Unpacking & Packing

Loose-loaded or palletised container unpacking, palletising, wrapping and export packing — at our facility or your site.

  • NHVAS
  • HML
  • 77G
  • DG
Stacked shipping containers

Same-business-day quotes

Fast, clear, no obligation

Loose cartons, palletised freight or awkward items — we unpack containers, palletise and wrap the goods, and deliver them to you or into storage. We can also pack export containers.

Who it’s for

  • Importers receiving loose-loaded cartons
  • E-commerce and retail brands
  • Businesses without staff or equipment to unpack
  • Exporters needing a packed and secured container

How it works

  1. 1

    Share the packing list

    Load type, carton count and any special handling.

  2. 2

    Unpack

    We unpack, sort and palletise.

  3. 3

    Deliver or store

    Pallets delivered to you or placed into storage.

  4. 4

    Return the empty

    Container returned to the park.

Unpacking options

  • Palletised containers — forklift unload and deliver the pallets on our trucks.
  • Loose-loaded (floor-loaded) containers — hand unpacked, sorted by SKU where required, palletised and stretch-wrapped.
  • Mixed loads — we work from your packing list and note any damage or shortages.

Export packing

We can pack and secure export containers, record weights and provide photos of the loaded container before it is sealed.

Documentation

Packing lists, photos and any discrepancy notes are uploaded to your job so you can see them in the client portal.

What affects the price

  • Loose or palletised load
  • Number of cartons or pallets
  • Sorting by SKU or order
  • Pallets and wrap supplied
  • Storage after unpacking
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Equipment used

  • Forklifts and pallet jacks
  • Pallets, stretch wrap and strapping
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Why choose Shams

Fast container turnaround to avoid detention
Freight palletised and ready for storage or delivery
Photos and notes on every job

Container Unpacking & Packing FAQs

It depends on the number, size and weight of cartons and whether sorting is needed. Send your packing list and we will give you a time estimate with the quote.

Yes, we can supply pallets, stretch wrap and strapping. These are itemised on your quote.

Where we deliver

Container at the port? Pallets to move?

Send the details and get a clear quote — usually the same business day.