When you move with Burgess Transfer and Storage Limited you have the choice of shipping your household effects by van or by United Van Lines container service. Before you determine which service will suit you best, your moving needs must be identified. Moving by containers provides some unique benefits over moving by standard van.

A container is best visualized by dividing a moving van into compartments. A United Van Lines container represents your own personal moving vault, fully secured and loaded by trained professionals. Your valued possessions are kept separate from other shipments in your own Sanitized container. Your moving consultant has more details about guaranteeing the "exclusive use" of a United container.

Whether you need expedited or delayed delivery, the flexibility of containers can provide it. Using our transit time schedules, you can choose the delivery that suits you best. Container flexibility can handle most situations. However, when you require short term storage, containers can be stored on a low cost basis.

United's containers are the perfect solution for moves in which short term storage is required. Because we store your shipment right in the container in which it was loaded, your household effects do not have to be unloaded onto a van for delivery when your new home is ready. This means less handling. Your possessions are safer, and less susceptible to accident.

Every United container is logged into United Van Lines computer system. When that container is assigned to your shipment, they use their computer control to track its schedule to meet your requirements.

United's container moving system is comprised of both the container units and a specially constructed unit that safely transports your car. This car transportation service is called Cartainer Service and is exclusive to United Van Lines and its members.

The financial investment and dedication to the concept of container service for 20 years has made United Van Lines and its members the leader in container moving systems.