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Picking Up Your Shipping Container from the Depot: A Simple Guide πŸ“¦βœ¨

Thank you for choosing Boxhub for your shipping container needs. Let's get to the nitty-gritty of how you can pick up your shipping container from our depot hassle-free!

1. The Right Equipment is Key πŸ”‘πŸ— Before you head to our depot, please ensure that you have the right equipment to both load and offload the container. Safety and smooth operations are our top priority; having the proper gear will make your pickup a breeze! If you’d like to learn more about the equipment you can use, check out our article on Tilt Beds and Flat Bed Trailers. Please also ensure that the trailer that you bring to the depot is equal to or greater than the size of the box you are picking up. For example, a 40-foot container cannot go on a 20-foot trailer.

2. Two Weeks Countdown ⏳ Your shipping container is excited to reach its new home! Once it’s ready for pick-up, we kindly request that you collect it within two weeks. Due to the busy nature of depots, any uncollected unit may have to be reabsorbed to make space for other containers. To avoid this situation, let's stick to the timeline! πŸ˜‰

3. Release and Relax πŸ“²πŸ“§ Good news travels fast! Once your container is prepped and ready for pick up, we'll drop you a text and an email with all the necessary details. The golden nugget here is the release number, which you will need to provide to the depot to ensure you get the correct unit. Remember to keep it close!

4. Reach Out Before You Roll Out πŸ“ž Our depot's address and phone number will be included in the email. However, just a small favour before you hop in your vehicle: please give the depot a quick call to confirm that your release is ready for pick-up. We want to ensure everything's perfect for your arrival!

5. Let Us Know When You're Done πŸŽ‰πŸ’Œ Last but certainly not least, once you've secured your unit, please reply to our email to inform us about the successful pick-up. This helps us keep things in order and ensures you have a smooth Boxhub experience.

Thank you once again for choosing BoxhHub.

Happy shipping! 🚚🌟