New Zealand’s Most Trusted Shipping Container Relocation Experts
Looking for a safe, affordable, and reliable way to move your belongings anywhere in Aotearoa? SEA Containers NZ — New Zealand’s Most Trusted Container Relocation Specialists — provide nationwide shipping container transport, hire, and sales. Whether you’re moving household goods, relocating your business, or transporting commercial freight, we move your container securely and efficiently, anywhere in the country.
Nationwide Shipping Container Relocations Across New Zealand
From Cape Reinga to Bluff, our shipping container relocation services cover every major route — including Auckland to Christchurch, Wellington to Tauranga, Dunedin to Hamilton, Bay of Plenty to Napier, and more. No matter where you’re going, we ensure a smooth, secure, and cost-effective move.
A Smarter Way to Move Your Goods
Traditional movers often reload your items between multiple trucks. With SEA Containers NZ, your belongings stay inside one secure container from pickup to delivery — reducing handling, minimising risk, and giving you complete control over packing.
Ideal for Any Move
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Long-distance house moves
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Inter-city office relocations
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Transporting machinery, tools, or trade equipment
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Affordable moving options without compromising on safety
Flexible Relocation Options for Every Move
We offer both shipping container hire for relocation and containers for sale, so you can choose the option that suits your needs and budget.
Flexible Container Moving Options to Suit Every Budget
Whether you want to hire a shipping container or purchase your own, we offer complete flexibility.
1. We Deliver Your Empty Container
We’ll deliver a clean, secure shipping container to your home, workplace, or rural property anywhere in New Zealand so you can pack at your own pace.
2. You Pack on Your Schedule
Our DIY container moving option means no rush and no strangers handling your belongings — you decide how and when to load your container.
3. We Transport Nationwide
We utilise a trusted network of road, rail, and coastal shipping to move containers across the country efficiently and at competitive rates.
4. Flexible End-of-Move Options
If you’ve hired a container, we’ll collect it from your new location and return it to our depot. If you own your container, we’ll deliver it exactly where you need it.
How to Pack Your Container for Safe Transport
Proper packing protects your belongings and makes unloading easier.
Expert Packing Tips
- Label boxes clearly
- Load clean, dry items only
- Disconnect batteries + drain fuel
- Wrap furniture with blankets/bubble wrap
- Load heavy items first and spread weight evenly
- Use tie-downs and ratchet straps
- Pack essentials last
- Secure mattresses along the walls
- Fill gaps with soft items
- Lock with a high-quality padlock
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Lock your container with a high-quality padlock for security.
Your Nationwide Container Transport Specialists
Shipping container relocation in New Zealand is one of our specialist services. We offer a range of container transport options to make your moving process simple, safe, and cost-effective. Our extensive nationwide network makes container removals across New Zealand straightforward, whether you need your container moved by road, sea, or rail.
We handle moving shipping containers of all sizes — from 20ft and 40ft storage units — whether you’ve hired from us or own your own. If you have your own container and need expert container movers in NZ, our experienced team is ready to help.
For more details on our shipping container transport services, including house removals with containers and commercial relocations, visit our transport page. You can also call 0508 732 266 or email our team for a shipping container relocation quote anywhere in New Zealand.
Why Choose SEA Containers NZ for Your Move?
- NZ’s Most Trusted Container Relocation Experts
- Nationwide coverage from 51 depots across New Zealand
- Affordable container relocation costs with flexible transport options
- Expertise in moving 20ft and 40ft shipping containers
- Experienced container movers for both hire and owned units
- Safe, secure, and efficient relocation process
- Friendly, local customer service team ready to help
Start Your Container Relocation the Right Way
Moving anywhere in New Zealand? Begin by reading our Container Relocations Checklist to help you pack, plan, and prepare before reaching out to our team.
Call 0508 732 266 or email [email protected] for your container relocation quote. We’ll handle the hard work so your move across New Zealand is safe, simple, and stress-free.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move a shipping container in New Zealand?
The cost to move a shipping container in NZ depends on the size (20ft or 40ft), the distance, and whether it travels by road, rail, or sea. We offer competitive rates for moves between all major cities and regions — from Auckland to Dunedin or anywhere in between.
How long can I keep the container while packing?
We offer flexible hire periods for container relocations nationwide, and for relocations that include a hire container, the first 30 days of hire are free. Whether you need a few days or a few weeks beyond that, you can pack at your own pace without feeling rushed.
How do I prepare my shipping container for transport?
When preparing for container transport across New Zealand, make sure items are clean and dry, heavy goods are loaded first, and all loose items are strapped down. Place mattresses or soft goods along the sides and one against the doors to prevent movement.
What sizes are available for shipping container relocation?
We mainly supply both 20ft and 40ft shipping containers for moving. However, we can also provide 10ft containers. Phone or email the SEA Containers relocations team so we can arrange various transportation services and provide a quote.
Do we offer a container packing service?
No, however, you can utilise the services of a company specialising in house removals and packing. They can handle the packing, loading, and unloading of your items into the shipping containers we supply. Contact our container movers team for more information.
What is the maximum weight I can put inside a container?
In general, 20ft containers, including contents, can only weigh a maximum of 6 tonnes (6,000kg). 40ft containers can have a combined weight of 24 tonnes (24,000kg). Find out more about our container solutions.
How long does it take for a container to ship to my property?
Expected timings for container relocations depend on road, rail, or sea transport schedules. Rail across New Zealand is often quicker, taking 3 to 5 days. Ocean freight takes 7 to 14 days and is more costly in general. Phone or email us your relocation project details to get a quote from our container relocations team.
What if I don’t have very good site access for container delivery?
Over the years, we have built dozens of local partnerships to assist with shipping container relocations and removals. We can supply shipping containers to local storage yards, providing convenient access for loading your furniture, household goods, and other belongings. You will need a house removal service to transport your goods from your house to the storage yard. Request a shipping container relocation quote today.