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Boxtor supplied and delivered 15x new 20ft full side access shipping containers to support a major government-backed aviation project involving overseas helicopter refuelling operations.
Finished in RAL 6007 dark green, these specialist containers were used to safely transport aircraft fuel drums from the UK to an overseas location as part of a large-scale logistics and export programme.
The Brief
The client required a robust, secure and highly accessible container solution capable of:
- Storing and transporting aviation fuel drums
- Supporting efficient loading and unloading
- Withstanding demanding transport conditions
- Aligning with project and environmental specifications
- Being delivered to a remote location in Northern Scotland
In total, the project required 15 x 20ft full side access (open side) containers, supplied and delivered within strict logistical timeframes.
The Solution
Boxtor supplied brand-new 20ft open side shipping containers, purpose-selected for projects requiring easy access and efficient loading of bulky or palletised cargo.
Container Specification
- Container type: 20ft new full side access (open side) shipping containers
- Quantity supplied: 15 units
- Exterior finish: RAL 6007 dark green
- Application: Export shipment of aviation fuel drums for helicopter refuelling overseas
The open-side configuration allowed the client to maximise usable space and streamline loading operations for heavy fuel drums.
Why Open Side Containers
Full side access containers provide complete side opening doors, enabling:
- Fast and efficient loading of large or heavy cargo
- Improved access compared to standard end-door containers
- Safer handling of fuel drums and specialist equipment
- Flexible loading configurations using forklifts or manual handling
This made them the ideal solution for transporting large quantities of aviation fuel drums safely and efficiently.
Logistics & Delivery
Boxtor coordinated the delivery of all 15 containers to the client’s location in Aberdeen and Northern Scotland, ensuring the units arrived ready for immediate use.
Once delivered:
- The containers were loaded with aircraft fuel drums filled with aviation fuel.
- Units were then transported back down to port.
- Containers were prepared for export shipment to support helicopter refuelling operations overseas.
This two-stage logistics process required containers that were:
- Structurally robust
- Secure for hazardous cargo
- Easy to load and unload
- Suitable for both road transport and international shipping
Boxtor’s new-build containers provided the durability and reliability required for the project.
The Outcome
Boxtor successfully supplied and delivered a fleet of specialist containers that enabled the safe and efficient export of aviation fuel for a large-scale government project.
The solution provided:
- Reliable storage and transport for aviation fuel drums
- Efficient full-side loading access
- Durable, export-ready containers
- Coordinated delivery to remote UK locations
- Seamless integration into the client’s logistics chain
This project highlights Boxtor’s ability to supply high-quality container solutions for specialist, large-scale and government-backed operations, even where complex logistics and demanding specifications are involved.
Need Containers for Specialist Projects or Export?
From open side containers and custom finishes to large multi-unit orders delivered nationwide, Boxtor provides reliable container solutions for complex commercial and industrial projects.
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