8 Easy-to-Follow Steps to Set Up Your Portable Container for A Move!

 Moving containers or portable storage units – by whichever name you call it, has completely changed the way people think about relocations. Today, the situation is not the same as it was years ago! Several packing and moving companies have come up with these unique truck (container) + storage options – both in one business model and have named it – either – smart cubes, smart containers, portable storage units, etc. Agarwal Packers – the leading and one of the most revered relocation companies in business has named this out-of-the-box concept ‘TruckingCube’.

But, why such a name? You might be thinking, well that is simply because it is a cube (container) designed and structured as a truck body and the best part of these smart cubes (containers) is that they not only assist in hassle-free moves but are also a convenient and safer relocation option.

If you are thinking of renting one for your forthcoming move or have already booked one, then you must know the right ways to organize one for a move, so you can make the best use of these portable storage units. Because if in the end, you only dump your goods without any order, you will end up paying for what you never even used. So, make sure you know the right ways to pack and prepare goods for a moving container – trucking cube.

We have discussed a step-by-step guide that you can consider when you are done with the packing of your goods, and all you are left to do is load them into your chosen moving container (cube).

•    How the unit works – When you book a moving container facility from a company, once a deal gets finalized, the cube gets delivered to the customers’ address. If you think, how you would do the risky loading and unloading then we must tell you, these portable containers have ground-level flooring that makes the process easier.
 
•    About the goods – Note that you must be ready with your packaged cartons and boxes before your container reaches your place. So, make sure you have ample time in hand and are done with the packing job or have got that done by the professionals before time. Before the cube reaches you, it will be convenient to get into the carton rearrangement task sooner.
 
•    Know the process – Though the time your moving container gets delivered to you, you will also have the packing team you have booked the cube from, but some people choose to do this on their own, as per their choice, and at their own pace. This is also a great way to make the process happen a lot smoother and quicker, without any third party on spot.
 
•    Let’s get started – Before you swiftly get into the container and keep stacking the boxes back to back without giving a thought, just keep in mind a few things. To do the task the right way, you should see whether the unit is equipped with the amenities you asked for. Is the flooring mat laid well as it would be the foundation for the amount of weight you are moving within? Is the unit served with apt ventilation and the extra storage cabinet that you asked for installation? Is it clean and well maintained? Without any sort of dirt, dust, and grime?
 
•    While you load – When you have thoroughly checked the unit for the safety and security of your stuff, make sure to see what you load and how you do it. Keep like items together. Follow harmony. Never stack different size cartons one over the other. Make sure the weight is evenly distributed within the container. Also, see if there is any space left in between the loaded cartons and boxes as the transit disturbance would create jerk and jolt and your goods might get damaged along the way.
 
•    Sort out valuables – You must be knowing that loading a single trucking cube with multiple types of goods of different nature – liquids, clothes, hardware, and furniture at the same time is not the ideal way to pack. You can choose different size cubes for different types of goods that you are moving. Store valuables and exquisite household articles together, all the furniture and appliances together, even if you are using a common cube for both of them. Let’s make it simpler, you can choose a smaller cube for only the fragile ware and clothes because the latter would give your goods the right amount of space. Similarly, you can keep the sensitive and sealed consumable goods together in a different unit if you are renting a couple of them for the purpose. The purpose of this guidance is you should sort and plan how you would be loading the container.
 
•    Safeguard goods – No matter which sort of item you are transporting in the trucking cubes, you should ensure that the goods are amply packed and highly secured, especially the fragile ones – the glassware, mementos, collectibles, sculptures, gift items, décor articles, high-value items like laptop, iPad, pictures and paintings – should be double wrapped in quality packing materials. No matter how strong and structured these storage units are, one can never overlook the chances of coming across mishaps during the transit. Use quality moving boxes, cartons, special boxes, moving cartons, bubble wraps, foam sheets, and always tape the packing paper with a sufficient amount of quality packing tape.
 
•    Seal the door with a lock – The best part of renting a portable container is that it provides the best level of safety and security to your belongings from theft, fire, accidents, pilferage, etc. which means when you are done with the loading and arrangement of your goods within the cube, you can lock it with your lock and open it once the container has been delivered to your new address.

EndNote

Are you someone, who has already booked a portable storage unit? Or is yet to book one but are not aware of how you can arrange it to make the best possible use of space, without any wastage so that your goods not only move in an ideal manner but also, you save money without wasting them on the inconvenient, and overpriced open trucks! If this is what you wish to experience, go ahead and rent a trucking cube from Agarwal Packers, today!