How long does it take to unload a shipping container?

Like any job, there are a wide range of variables that goes into container devanning. Some of the key time influences are:

1. How large is the container? Is it a 20ft, or 40ft container?
2. How many units are inside the container?
3. How many different lines are inside the container?
4. How quick is the forklift operator at removing the completed pallet?
5. Do the pallets need to be fully wrapped?
6. What is the stacking pattern? Is it simple or complicated?

These are just a few things that impact the container devanning process.

Our standard container devanning teams in Auckland and Christchurch can unload a 1500 unit 20ft container in 1.5 - 2 hours, and a 2500 unit 40ft in 3 - 4hr.

All going well, some of our faster teams can complete a 1500 unit, single line container in just over 1 hour.

We consistently find we are able to complete a job twice as fast as the site would complete it themselves in-house. This is because our staff are specialised in devanning, and do it everyday. They have extensive experience in unloading, loading containers and freight handling.

Therefore although the cost of outsourcing the container unload or load is more expensive from a fixed price perspective upfront compared to doing it in-house, it will save our clients time and resources by getting the job done significantly faster. Plus our clients have peace of mind that they don't need to do labouring work themselves, focusing their time on what they specialise in.

If you'd like to know more benefits of outsourcing container devanning, read our previous blog here:

https://www.containerdevanning.co.nz/benefits-of-outsourcing-container-devanning-operations