Used construction machinery is sometimes disassembled before container shipping because the complete machine is too long, wide or high for the selected container. The correct approach is not to remove as many parts as possible. It is to reduce the shipping dimensions only as much as needed while keeping the machine safe to load, secure and reassemble at the destination. Depending on the machine, preparation may involve removing a bucket, attachment, guard, boom component or another approved removable part. Larger equipment may need more complex planning. Before any work begins, confirm the exact machine dimensions, weight, container type and loading ...