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Container Devanning
Full container loads stripped cleanly and counted — 20ft, 40ft and high-cube. Loose-loaded or palletised, we clear it without the demurrage clock running away from you.
Devanning · Unloading · Fixed RatePort of Melbourne → Regional VICSame-day quotes
Fixed-Rate Container
Devanning Across Victoria
We strip full container loads fast, count every carton, and stage your freight clean — for one price agreed before we start. Qualified forklift crews, statewide coverage, same-day quotes.
2+
Years min. experience
LF
Licensed operators
24–48h
Typical mobilisation
VIC
Statewide coverage
What We DoSERVICES / 01
Container handling, end to end
From the moment the doors open to freight staged on your dock — one crew, one fixed price, the full devanning job done right.
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Forklift Operations
LF-licensed operators on counterbalance and reach trucks. Heavy, awkward or tightly-packed freight handled with the right gear and a steady hand.
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Palletising & Wrapping
Cargo built to spec, shrink-wrapped and labelled for racking or dispatch. Stable loads that survive the next leg of the journey, not just the unload.
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Slip Sheet & Clamp Handling
Specialist push-pull slip-sheet and clamp attachment work for cargo standard crews turn away. Bricks, cartons, white goods — handled without pallets.
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Freight Receipt & Staging
Items checked against your packing list, discrepancies flagged on the spot, and freight staged exactly where your warehouse team needs it.
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Cargo Rework & Sorting
Re-sorting, re-palletising and consolidation for mixed or damaged loads. We turn a chaotic container into orderly, receipt-ready stock.
Why Apex
Built to out-work the nationals
The big operators treat Victoria as one market among five. We treat it as the only one — and price it with the certainty importers actually want.
Get a Fixed-Rate Quote01
Fixed-Rate Pricing
One agreed price before the crew arrives. No hourly meter ticking over while cargo is tricky, no surprise line items at invoice. You know the cost before we start.
Fixed quotevsHourly meter
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Qualified Operators
Every operator holds a current forklift licence and brings a minimum of two years' hands-on experience — including slip-sheet and clamp work most labour-hire crews can't cover.
LF-licensed crewvsGeneral labour hire
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Statewide, Not Stretched
We're Victoria-focused, not spread thin across five states. That means faster response, real local knowledge, and a team genuinely invested in your result.
VIC-dedicatedvs5-state spread
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Speed That Protects Margin
Quotes answered the same business day and crews mobilised in 24–48 hours. We clear containers before demurrage and detention charges erode your landed cost.
24–48h mobilisevs“Next available”
How It WorksPROCESS / 02
Four steps, zero surprises
No drawn-out back-and-forth. From first message to a cleared container, the path is short and the price is fixed.
STEP 01
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Send the Details
Container size, cargo type, location and timeframe. A few lines is enough — call, WhatsApp or use the form.
STEP 02
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Fixed Quote
We assess and send one fixed price the same business day. No obligation, no hourly guesswork.
STEP 03
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We Mobilise
Lock in a time and our qualified crew is on site — typically within 24 to 48 hours of approval.
STEP 04
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Devanned & Staged
Container stripped, freight counted and palletised, area left clean. You sign off and get back to business.
VIC · AU
DEVANNING CREW
DEVANNING CREW
100%
Victoria-focused
The OperatorWork with us
Run by the people on the tools
Apex Container Solutions is led by people in the industry for 5+ years — hands-on operators, not a call centre. When you book Apex you deal directly with the person accountable for the job, start to finish.
Our crew are forklift-licensed with a minimum of two years on the floor, and experienced with slip sheets and clamp attachments — so we take on cargo that standard labour hire turns away. Careful with your freight, quick on the unload.
Forklift-licensed (LF) operators
Two years minimum experience
Slip-sheet & clamp capable
Fixed rate, written up front
Coverage
Statewide. Port to paddock.
From the Port of Melbourne and the western freight precincts to Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo — if it's in Victoria, we come to you. No metro-only excuses, no travel surcharges buried in the quote.
Melbourne MetroPort of MelbourneLavertonTruganinaDandenong SouthGeelongBallaratBendigoAltona NorthDerrimutKeysboroughShepparton
VIC · Coverage MapActive
2+
Years minimum operator experience
24–48h
Typical mobilisation window
100%
Fixed-rate jobs — no hourly meter
VIC
Statewide coverage, metro to regional
FAQ
Questions, answered straight
No jargon, no runaround. If your question isn't here, call or message us and you'll get a direct answer.
Ask us directlyContainer devanning — also called container unloading or stripping — is the process of removing all goods from a shipping container. It covers physically unloading the cargo, counting and checking items, palletising, wrapping, and staging freight for warehouse receipt or onward transport. It's an essential step in nearly every import supply chain.
You get one agreed price for the job before we start — no hourly meter running while the crew is on site, and no surprise line items at invoice. We assess your container, cargo and location upfront and quote a fixed rate. It's complete cost certainty, which hourly-rate providers can't offer.
All of it. We're a statewide operation — Melbourne metro and the Port of Melbourne, the western precincts (Laverton, Truganina, Altona), the south-east corridor (Dandenong, Keysborough), the northern suburbs, and regional centres including Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. If you're in Victoria, we come to you.
Yes. Every Apex operator holds a current forklift licence (LF) and brings a minimum of two years' hands-on industry experience. Our crew is also experienced with slip sheets and clamp attachments, so we can handle cargo that standard operators can't.
We answer quote requests the same business day, and can typically mobilise within 24–48 hours depending on location and job size. For urgent or short-notice work, call or WhatsApp us directly for the quickest turnaround.
Our core work is general freight and mixed cartons — loose-loaded or palletised. With our clamp and slip-sheet experience we also take on heavier and more awkward loads. If you're unsure whether your cargo suits, send us the details and we'll tell you straight.
National operators spread crews across five states and treat Victoria as one market among many. Apex is Victoria-focused — that means faster response, better local knowledge, and a team genuinely invested in your result. Combined with fixed-rate pricing, you get speed and cost certainty the nationals don't offer.
Ready When You Are
Stop paying by the hour. Get a fixed price.
Send us your container and cargo details — we'll have a fixed-rate quote back to you the same business day. No obligation, no meter.