Transport Equipment for Canterbury Freight, Containers and HIAB Work

We have the equipment, accreditation & experience to handle freight across North Canterbury, Christchurch, the wider Canterbury region & throughout the South Island.

From container transport and daily freight to HIAB lifts, timber transport, portable building transport and MPI-approved container handling,
our fleet is ready to get the job done safely and efficiently.

CONTAINER CARTAGE
& STORAGE HIRE

Efficient movement and secure storage for 20ft and 40ft containers across Canterbury and beyond.

Our specialised fleet handles container transport, shipping container hire, 20ft container hire, port-to-site logistics and container devanning with precision.

We also have 20’ containers available for purchase or hire.

  • 20FT & 40FT SIDE-LOADER DELIVERY

  • ON-SITE CONTAINER STORAGE HIRE

  • PORT LYTTELTON DE-VANNING & TRANSPORT

  • Container transport across Canterbury

HIAB Crane Lifts

With 16 metres of reach and 10 tonnes of lifting power, our HIAB trucks are built for the jobs others cannot reach.
We provide HIAB services across North Canterbury, supporting everything from restricted-access lifts to machinery and building transport.

  •  10 tonne lift capacity with 16 metre reach

  • Difficult and restricted access specialists
Portable buildings, trusses, machinery and more

  • Portable building transport across Canterbury

General Freight

Reliable daily freight runs between Rangiora and Christchurch, with flexible freight services across Canterbury and the wider South Island.

Whether you need pallets, rural freight, commercial freight, or one-off loads moved, Transport Rangiora provides dependable general freight solutions with the right equipment for the job.

  • Daily freight runs to and from Christchurch

  • Tail lift and pallet jack available

  • Hay, straw and baleage covered

  • General freight across Canterbury

  • Curtain-side units available on request

MPI Accredited Transitional Facility

Transport Rangiora operates as an approved transitional facility in North Canterbury, based right here in Rangiora. Our MPI Accredited Transitional Facility supports import container handling, biosecurity inspection and container-related freight requirements.

  • Only MPI ATF in North Canterbury

  • Import container biosecurity inspection on-site

  • Accredited Personnel on staff at all times

  • Container devanning and transport support

Log Cartage & Timber Transport

Keeping Canterbury’s logging and forestry industries moving with the right gear for the job. Our team provides reliable timber transport and log cartage for forestry and freight customers across the region.

  • Truck and trailer units, multi-bunk capable

  • Experienced across Canterbury’s logging routes

  • Built for timber and forestry freight

  • Timber transport across the South Island

Flatdeck Transport

Long, wide or heavy, our flatdecks are built for oversized and specialised loads. We support commercial, construction and rural freight customers with dependable flatdeck transport for machinery, construction materials, containers and oversized freight.

  • Loads up to 15 metres in length

  • Oversized and specialised load capability

  • Canterbury-wide delivery

  •  Flexible transport for commercial and rural freight

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS THE REACH CAPACITY OF YOUR HIAB CRANE TRUCKS?

Our Hiab has a 10-tonne lift capacity with 16-metre reach.

WHAT AREAS OF CANTERBURY DO YOU SERVICE?

We can deliver anywhere in the Canterbury and Christchurch area.

WHAT DOES BEING AN MPI ACCREDITED TRANSITIONAL FACILITY MEAN?

Being an MPI ATF means our facility is a Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Approved Transitional Facility.

In New Zealand, this allows us to safely receive, temporarily hold, unpack, and inspect imported goods that may carry biosecurity risks before they are fully cleared for entry.

DO YOU DO FURNITURE DELIVERY?

We generally don’t undertake furniture delivery.

IS ALL YOUR TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT AND STAFF CERTIFIED?

Safety and compliance are a key focus for Transport Rangiora Limited.

We ensure every driver is ticketed to operate their vehicle, all cranes and lift gear is tested and tagged and meets all compliance requirements.

You’re in safe hands with us.

NEED A HAND MOVING SOMETHING?

Talk to the Transport Rangiora team today.