At Sussex Transport, we take pride in providing end-to-end transport, lifting, and logistics solutions for businesses, organisations, and local authorities. Working alongside our container division, ST Containers, we recently worked with Rother District Council to deliver a secure, high-capacity storage solution to support a regional project rollout.
Councils, businesses, and self-storage providers all face challenges when it comes to maximising space and securing valuable assets. In this case, shipping containers provided the ideal solution—offering flexibility, security, and rapid deployment.
Rother District Council approached ST Containers with an idea they had to use secure storage containers for their new project, knowing they could be delivered and installed quickly, while ensuring maximum use of space at the designated site.
Their key requirements included:
Maximising storage capacity while maintaining access for vehicles and personnel.
A rapid deployment timeline to support a time-sensitive regional rollout.
Versatile container solutions, allowing for easy access and flexibility of use.
With these objectives in mind, our team carried out a detailed site assessment alongside the team at ST Containers, working out the best way to optimise storage space while ensuring accessibility and safety.
To meet the council’s needs, ST Containers supplied 34 shipping containers. This is where we took over, collecting, then carefully positioning them for both storage efficiency and accessibility.
There were a mix of Tunnel-Tainers – Containers with doors at both ends, allowing for easy access and improved workflow and Standard 20’ Storage Containers.
The flexibility of this storage design ensures that council teams can easily load and unload without repositioning containers, making operations smoother and more efficient.
Precision Transport & Lifting by Sussex Transport
Once the container specification and layout were finalised, Sussex Transport took over the full lifting and transport process, ensuring the project was delivered on time and with expert precision.
🔍 Site Surveys & Planning – Our lifting team conducted detailed assessments, creating a strategy to safely transport, lift, and position each container – Read about Contract Lifts here.
🚛 Transport & HIAB Delivery – Using our specialist Hiab Lorry Loader Fleet, we managed the collection and transportation of all 34 containers to site.
🏗 Safe Lifting & Positioning – Each container was carefully installed, lined, and levelled to provide a secure, stable storage facility.
🔐 Ready-to-Use Storage – The end result was a fully operational, secure storage site, delivered efficiently and safely for immediate use.
This project highlights how Sussex Transport and ST Containers combine to provide more than just container supply—we offer a full-service storage solution, from site planning and lifting to secure installation.
Whether you’re a local council, self-storage, or any other type of business, our team can help you:
✅ Design and optimise your storage space
✅ Select the right shipping containers for your needs
✅ Transport, lift, and install containers with expert precision
If your organisation requires a tailored storage solution backed by expert logistics and lifting support, Sussex Transport & ST Containers are here to help.
