Devanning Containers – How to Choose the Best Team

Devanning containers is the term used in the storage and warehousing trade for unloading or unpacking a container.  Warehousing operators are only too aware of the concerns importers or people relocating have about ensuring the safe arrival of their cargo, and therefore are very careful when they unpack a shipping container.

Cargo that is shipped from one part of the world to another is always precious and not just in monetary terms.    A lot of people who arrive on site to see the shipping container unloading want to make sure everything has arrived in one piece.  The beauty with choosing a site that is MAF and ATF customs bonded means the warehouse staff deal with all the paper work and  the customer is allowed on site to see the unload.  This is good not only for the customer but also for the warehouse operator as any concerns about the container unloading is quickly dealt with because they can see the operation up close.

This does not happen on a Port site.  For the worried customer they are not allowed access to the Port to see the container devanning.  So many people choose a warehousing service so they can see the devanning container operation.  This is really important for a lot of people.  People from all over the world have gambled about making  their life in another country, so not only have they sent personal effects in their shipping container, they sometimes send equipment or machinery that they need to set up a new business.  Imagine the stress if the warehouse operators don’t know how to properly unpack shipping containers correctly.

So it comes back to choosing an experienced team who are used to devanning containers.  Their whole day is spent in and around shipping containers, handling a huge variety of product.  When a concern is raised more than one person is on site to solve any problem around container unpacking.  Due to a huge range of experience there is always someone  available who is happy to step in and do the work. 

Here is a quick taste test set of questions to help you choose the best container devanning operators;

·         Are you MAF or ATF customs bonded?

·         What sort of product have you had experience in handling?

·         Can you store my import or personal effects until I have set up shop?

·         What is your favourite colour (ours is green but we are biased!)

·         Can I come on site and watch you unpack our shipping container?

If you hear all the right answers then the answer is yes, but do your research and go and meet the team first if you are unsure.  Take the time to plan a good container devanning operation and the rest is easy.

Visit the team at NZL Group Storage and Warehousing if your preference is a professional and experienced container devanning operation.  This container devanning team will reveal an operation that is reliable and efficient who will ensure your goods are handled with care.