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Just dropped off another 20ft Full Side Opener. These beauties are perfect when you need easy access to your whole load....
12/05/2026

Just dropped off another 20ft Full Side Opener. These beauties are perfect when you need easy access to your whole load. Built tough for the job.

Phone: 0439 712 287 | [email protected] | ajcontainerhire.com.au

Another day, another container sorted. Whether you need storage, a site office, or just somewhere to chuck your gear, we...
11/05/2026

Another day, another container sorted. Whether you need storage, a site office, or just somewhere to chuck your gear, we've got you covered. Give us a bell if you're after something.

Phone: 0439 712 287 | [email protected] | ajcontainerhire.com.au

Rain's been popping up across Queensland all week. Scattered showers, unseasonable falls out west, and no real end in si...
10/05/2026

Rain's been popping up across Queensland all week. Scattered showers, unseasonable falls out west, and no real end in sight. For anyone with gear, stock, or materials sitting exposed on a property right now, it's a timely reminder.

Owning a container fixes that problem permanently. No monthly payments, no lease to worry about, no ringing someone to come get it. It sits on your land and it's yours. Farmers out past Townsville, builders running jobs across Cairns, mining operations needing something solid on site — a 20ft or 40ft container is one of the most practical assets you can buy outright. New or used, 10ft through to 40ft high cube, delivered across all of Queensland, often within 24 hours.

If you've been thinking about it, the weather this week is probably reason enough to stop thinking and start buying.

Full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/qld-weather-nuisance-showers-unseasonable-rain-autumn/106663156

Phone: 0439 712 287 | [email protected] | ajcontainerhire.com.au

09/05/2026

If you need to load or unload cargo from above — machinery, timber, scrap metal, bulk materials — an open top container is built for exactly that. Unlike a standard container, the roof is either removable or open entirely, so you can use a crane, forklift, or excavator to drop loads straight in from the top. No awkward angles, no forced fits through the doors. It is one of those containers that solves a very specific problem, and once you own one, you wonder how you managed without it.

We sell open top containers across all of Queensland, including Cairns, Townsville, and everywhere in between. New and used options are available, and because you are buying outright, there are no monthly costs eating into your budget once it is on your site. It sits on your balance sheet as a fixed asset, it is yours to modify or repurpose as your needs change, and you are not locked into any ongoing payments. For mining operations, earthmoving contractors, agricultural businesses, or anyone regularly handling oversized or awkwardly shaped loads, this is a long-term investment that pays for itself in time and handling efficiency.

If you are not sure which size suits your operation, or you want to talk through new versus used, get in touch and we will give you a straight answer. Delivery across Queensland is often available within 24 hours of order confirmation, and our pricing is transparent with no hidden fees.

Phone: 0439 712 287 | [email protected] | ajcontainerhire.com.au

Shipping container homes are becoming one of the most practical and cost-effective ways to build in Queensland, and it i...
09/05/2026

Shipping container homes are becoming one of the most practical and cost-effective ways to build in Queensland, and it is easy to see why. Whether you are looking at a rural retreat outside Cairns, a granny flat on a regional property, or a full-time residence, a container home gives you a solid, steel-framed structure that is built to survive some of the harshest conditions on the planet. These are not novelty builds — they are legitimate dwellings that people across Queensland are choosing because they are durable, relocatable, and far more affordable than traditional construction.

At AJ Container Hire and Sales, we supply new and used containers in 20ft and 40ft sizes, including High Cube options that give you extra ceiling height — which makes a real difference when you are fitting out a living space. We also offer more than 30 modification types, so whether you need insulation, windows, cladding, electrical fit-outs, or full interior builds, we can work with you on it. Buying outright means you own the asset, there are no ongoing monthly costs, and you have complete control over how it gets modified. For anyone building on rural land or remote properties across Queensland, that kind of flexibility and ownership is hard to beat.

When you buy through us, delivery across Queensland is often handled within 24 hours of order confirmation, and our pricing is transparent with no hidden fees. If you are thinking about a container home and want to talk through sizing, modifications, or what the process looks like, get in touch with the team today.

Phone: 0439 712 287 | [email protected] | ajcontainerhire.com.au

If you need to access goods from the side of a container rather than the end, a standard container just does not work. S...
09/05/2026

If you need to access goods from the side of a container rather than the end, a standard container just does not work. Side opening containers are built with full-length doors along the side wall, giving you wide, unrestricted access to the entire contents without having to shuffle everything around to reach what is at the back. For anyone loading and unloading with a forklift, stacking building materials, or running a site where fast access matters, this is the container that actually suits the job.

We sell side opening containers here in Queensland to builders, earthmoving contractors, farmers, and businesses that need permanent, practical storage on their property. Buy it outright, own it forever, and there are no monthly payments eating into your budget. Whether you are in Cairns, Townsville, or anywhere else across Queensland, we deliver — often within 24 hours of confirming your order. New and used options are available, and if you want modifications done, that is something we handle too.

If a side opening container sounds like what you have been looking for, get in touch with the team at AJ Container Hire and Sales for a straightforward quote. We are 100% Australian owned, there are no hidden fees, and we will point you in the right direction without the runaround.

Phone: 0439 712 287 | [email protected] | ajcontainerhire.com.au

If you need serious storage height — for bulky equipment, tall racking systems, palletised goods, or oversized materials...
09/05/2026

If you need serious storage height — for bulky equipment, tall racking systems, palletised goods, or oversized materials — a standard container is going to frustrate you. That is where the 40ft high cube comes in. At 2.90 metres on the outside and 2.69 metres of internal clearance, you get an extra 300mm of height over a standard 40ft, and a total internal volume of 76.4 cubic metres. For farmers around Cairns storing machinery and seasonal inputs, builders keeping scaffold and formwork on site, or businesses that need to stack and organise without constantly shuffling gear around, that extra headroom makes a genuine practical difference.

When you buy a high cube outright, you own it. No monthly payments, no contracts, no one coming to collect it. It sits on your property as a permanent asset, and because you own it, you can modify it however you need — shelving, lighting, ventilation, lining, roller doors, whatever suits your operation. New and used options are available, so there is a price point that works whether you are looking for something that will last decades or just need a solid used unit to get the job done.

AJ Container Hire and Sales delivers across all of Queensland, often within 24 hours of confirming your order. If you have been thinking about adding a high cube to your property or worksite, get in touch and we will sort out a quote and delivery timeframe for you.

Phone: 0439 712 287 | [email protected] | ajcontainerhire.com.au

Rolls-Royce is testing hybrid drive systems on mining haul trucks. Fuel savings and lower emissions on some of the bigge...
09/05/2026

Rolls-Royce is testing hybrid drive systems on mining haul trucks. Fuel savings and lower emissions on some of the biggest machines in the world. It is a reminder that even the toughest industries are rethinking how their sites operate and what smart, functional infrastructure looks like.

Up in Cairns and across Queensland's mining regions, we see the same thinking applied to on-site facilities. A standard shipping container becomes a proper site office, a workshop, a cool room, or an ablution block. Built to handle the heat and the workload. No lock-in hire from $130 a month, or buy outright.

And if you have containers sitting idle that you no longer need, we collect them anywhere in Queensland. Often quicker than people expect.

Full story: https://www.mining-technology.com/news/rolls-royce-test-hybrid-trucks-mining-operations/

Phone: 0439 712 287 | [email protected] | ajcontainerhire.com.au

40ft Side Opener Container leaving the yard
09/05/2026

40ft Side Opener Container leaving the yard

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