Containerlift

Location
United Kingdom , GB-CM6 1XS DUNMOW
Gallop House Haslers Lane
Customer reviews

26 reviews

The shipping & transport specialists

Containerlift is a United Kingdom based company. We provide services via road freight and sea freight, logistics, customs clearance and more.

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Offered services

  • Road freight
  • Ocean freight
  • Logistics
  • Customs services

Geolocation coverage

North AmericaSouth AmericaEuropeAfricaAsiaAustraliaMiddle EastNorth Africa
Being a part of a freight forwarding network adds to the credibility of the freight forwarder and to the expected level of service.
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Review of Containerlift – A Leading Provider in the Logistics Industry

Belonging to the Derek Linch Group, Containerlift has over 40 years of experience and expertise in the world of logistics and freight forwarding. This review takes an in-depth look at the services, strengths and potential areas of improvement for this UK-based logistics company.

Services Offered by Containerlift

Containerlift offers a wide range of services, including road haulage, storage, container sales & rental, mobile crane services and shipping worldwide.

Road Haulage

The company's core service, road haulage, zeroes in on container transport with options for both long-distance and intercity routes. Its fleet comprises an extensive range of modern vehicles, ensuring reliable and efficient service.

Storage

Containerlift helps you free up space with their long- and short-term storage options. Their secure, easily accessible storage facilities can accommodate any size of goods, from a single item to an entire load.

Container Sales and Rental

Their container sales and rental service contribute to an environmentally-friendly approach, recycling and repurposing shipping containers for a variety of uses.

Mobile Crane Services

For the heavy-duty tasks, Containerlift's mobile crane services take the lead. The offer extends to include crane mounting and dismounting services for containers.

Shipping Worldwide

To round off, they also offer comprehensive worldwide shipping solutions across sea, air and land. Their network spans the globe with a reach to more than 200 countries and territories.

Strengths of Containerlift

The notable strengths of Containerlift centre on its experience, extensive service scope, safety commitment, and customer service.

Companies' Experience

The experience accumulated over more than four decades translates into high-quality, reliable service for customers. This wealth of knowledge and expertise provides a cornerstone for their reputation in the industry.

Service Scope

Offering a broad range of services in one place makes Containerlift a convenient choice for customers. It streamlines logistics operations, saving both time and cost.

Commitment to Safety

Containerlift takes safety seriously. All their operations comply with the necessary safety standards. This assurance increases customer confidence and trust in their services.

Customer Service

They go above and beyond to cater to customer needs, providing personalised service based on each client's unique requirements. From the planning stage, through transport and delivery, and even post-service, their 24/7 customer support team is always there to help.

Potential Areas for Improvement

Even with these strengths, Containerlift may need to address a few potential areas for growth and improvement.

Digital Presence

Though their website is user-friendly, Containerlift could leverage technology to a greater extent. Implementing features such as a shipment tracking system or a mobile app could greatly enhance customer experience.

Sustainability

As concerns grow over the environmental impacts of logistics, Containerlift could significantly benefit from incorporating more green initiatives into their operations.

Expansion

In an ever-globalising world, Containerlift could ensure a wider reach by expanding their operations to additional regions and markets.

Despite minor potential improvements, Containerlift remains an essential player in the logistics and freight forwarding industry. Their commitment to providing a full suite of services, coupled with a keen dedication to safety and customer service, signifies their inherent value in the industry. Regardless of your logistic needs, Containerlift is positioned to deliver quality solutions with a professional touch.

Containerlift reviews

2.5/526 reviews
  • on 08.12.2021

    Time wasters, used to be good but don't seem to care about regular customers. Full of excuses and sometimes don't answer phones and emails remain unchecked. Avoid at al cost!!

  • on 29.07.2021

    They’re time wasters

  • on 28.07.2021

  • on 19.05.2021

    The problem is that the other competitor is as bad Si we have to live with them

  • on 19.05.2021

    They are very unprofessional and missleading ie given you force self confidence to pay the deposit, afterwards they start with excuses. I have received emails saying one thing as soon as you respond they will be saying something else..

  • on 03.03.2021

    Useless company. Stay away.

  • on 16.01.2021

  • on 11.12.2020

    Very unprofessional team lack professionalism completely. They will incur unnecessary charges on you and take absolutely no accountability for it. Stay away from ths scam of a company.

  • on 16.11.2020

    If you want to wait four hours for the container lorry to arrive, then spend over 600 quid moving it 40 miles - use these guys !!
    Am sick of container moving companies you pay for a days lorry and then they mug you off with some excuse whilst slipping in another job on top of yours . Expect promptness not excuses . Lorry that turned up was a subcontract bloke anyway - whom I could have just booked myself . Not Acceptable . K

  • on 19.10.2020

    Awful. Unreliable in their timings on several occasions. Terrible communication. Total absences of accountability, and acknowledgment, when they have not fulfilled a booking. There are many other alternatives to Containerlift available and I would urge anyone needing a reliable service NOT to use them. Also, Joost Baker, who reviewed and gave this 5 Stars is the Managing Director, infringing Google's Conflict of Interest requirements. You would generally expect a little better from an MD to write a review of his company using his own name - I can only assume that like his company, he is incompetent.

  • on 22.09.2020

    First time using this company as we are expanding our moving business into the shipping sector. From getting a quote to delivery the process was flawless. Charlotte, Holly and Jake we very professional and patient with us as we were a bit sceptical using their services for the first time. We have just loaded and shipped our first container with Containerlift Services. We have already booked a second job with them. Even after two jobs we highly recommend these guys. Happy customer!!!

  • on 01.02.2020

    Absolute sham.

    Must be youngsters running this operation.

    First of all...

    I get given a date for collection.

    Then get told that date can't be met meaning I have to pay the storage company another £400 before pick up is eventually arranged.

    I explained to them that I have little experience in sending goods by container and need to have every single step explained to me....

    After the container has gone I get told oh by the way you needed to have included documents a /b and c with it...

    But hold on I've only told you 10 times I need advice and guidance on each step.

    Then came an opportunity for them to make up for the additional storage costs from their own bad advice....we were an hour and a half over the 3 hour slot for loading the container...

    A professional well meaning company would have said as a courtesy for the missed collection date we'll wave that fee...

    Don't expect good customer service and it really does feel like you're dealing with college kids.

    Suffice to say won't be using again and won't be recommending. Oh and container was supposed to arrive yesterday....god knows when it'll arrive or if there's going to be additional costs for not including the paper work that I was never advised to include with the container.

  • on 23.12.2019

  • on 09.12.2019

    Used Containerlift a number of times in the last year and always had a quick, efficient service. Would recommend!

  • on 04.11.2019

    Cowboys...

    it's funy that every gd review on ere is staff of the compnay!

    Dont waste your time and dont waste your money on these rip offs

  • on 16.10.2019

    Great company.

  • on 16.10.2019

    Great company, easy to deal with.

  • on 29.04.2019

    They will mess up, then pass charges for their mistakes onto you... And you will have to put quiet a fight to get anything done. They cause unnecessary, costly delays which can be easily avoided. Stay away from them! It's not worth it!

  • on 26.04.2019

    Totally a scam cheater company to rip you off with 3times over billing
    dont hire this company unless you have few thousands extra to pay them , they have shipping freight forwarder company along with them to rip off the customer completely.

  • on 22.01.2019

    Brillant company to do business with , good trucks and trailers and great service

  • on 03.08.2018

    Dreadful - delivery rescheduled 4 times, huge cost incurred by us and no accountability for the inconvenience, cost and appalling communication

  • on 09.05.2018

    an absolute sham of a company, disgraceful unhelpful. AVOID

  • on 05.03.2018

  • on 10.02.2018

    A cracking company providing a great service!

  • on 30.04.2016

    I used containerlift twice last year and it is a great advantage having a container placed on the ground, I found the drivers were patient and helpful, will be using again likely this week, Pete

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