Shipping Container Solutions, Tailored to You.
Serving Wollongong, Nowra & the Illawarra with expert container hire, sales, mods, and delivery.
Built by Family. Driven by Service.
We’re James and Jason—two brothers who grew up cleaning, painting, and shifting containers. Our dad started Foreshore Shipping Container Services in the backyard, and today we run the show, still hands-on with every job.No suits, no sales pitch—just solid service and real results.
Over 30-years of experience in the hiring, selling and transport of shipping containers in the Illawarra and surrounds.
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BUY
Select from a range of shipping containers based on size and condition, or let us know what you need and we’ll find the right solution for you.
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HIRE
Available for both long and short-term hire, try a flexible storage solution that is durable, adaptable and practical.
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MODIFY
Unlock a world of unique retail, event, commercial and residential concepts with a wide range of modification possibilities.
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TRANSPORT & DELIVERY
Move your home, office or cargo with transport solutions that are efficient, effective and competitively priced.
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SELF-STORAGE
Choose from a range of cost-effective and convenient storage solutions that we deliver to you.
Locally Owned and Operated
Proudly family-owned and based in the Illawarra, Foreshore SCS has delivered honest, hands-on service since 1995. Run by brothers James and Jason Ralston, we specialise in container hire, sales, modifications and delivery – from Wollongong to Nowra and beyond.
Proudly Backing Our Local Community
At Foreshore Shipping Container Services, we’re more than just containers — we’re part of the community. For over 15 years, we’ve proudly supported local sports clubs that help shape the next generation.
Through free container rentals, sponsorships, and donations, we’re helping grassroots clubs provide better facilities, more equipment, and greater opportunities for local kids.
Community Clubs We Support:
Port Kembla Cricket Club – Where both our directors once played, and Jason now serves as President.
Port Kembla Junior Football Club – Fostering youth football in Warrawong.
Shellharbour Junior Football Club – Championing inclusion and junior development.
Southern Swans Cricket Club – Promoting women’s and girls’ cricket across the Illawarra.
What Our Customers Say About Us.
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JT Worx
We have used Foreshore Shipping Containers several times when working in Port Kembla for a high profile client. Jason and his team always liaise professionally with our Client and deliver a container to site with no issues. We are grateful for their amazing service! Thanks team :-)
Danielle
★★★★★
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Downer EDI
Great service, the quoting process was easy and they are very friendly and helpful, delivery was fast and went smooth as, container was as shown, in good order.Highly Recommend James and Jason.
Signed Karen from Downer EDI
★★★★★
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Helensburgh Mens Shed
Went over and above in supplying a container and helping move and place our other six to create a new containerised workshop for us.
Mike Croft
★★★★★
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Shellharbour Junior Football Club
James was really easy to deal with, and nothing was an issue. We use him regularly with work now, he also helped us at Shellharbour Junior football club with containers. Great service.
Laz Naumovski
★★★★★
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Wollongong Crane Trucks
James and Jason are extremely knowledgable and cannot help enough. They made the purchase of my container a simple process and I would highly recommend them to anybody looking to buy or hire a container. 10/10
Orlane Mortimer
★★★★★
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Mattrec Recycling
Great guys to deal with, very prompt delivery.
Phillip Cooke
★★★★★
Need to Buy, Hire or move a container? Our team at Foreshore Shipping Container Services is here to make the process easy and stress-free.
Call us today or fill out our online form for a fast, obligation-free quote.
Get a Free Quote Today!
Why Locals Choose Foreshore Shipping Container Services
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Family Owned & Operated
Built from the ground up—we’re hands-on, not hands-off. You deal directly with James or Jason, not a call centre.
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No Middlemen
No third-party contractors or sales teams. We quote the job, we do the job.
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Licensed, Insured & Experienced
With decades of industry knowledge and the right gear, your containers are in safe hands.
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Trusted Subcontractors for Bigger Jobs
When extra hands are needed, we bring in a team we’ve worked with for years—people we trust to do the job right.
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Local Knowledge, Local Service
Based in the Illawarra with roots in Wollongong and Port Kembla—we know the roads, the councils, and the local logistics.
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Personalised Service from Start to Finish
Whether it’s storage, hire, delivery or sales—you work with the same people from quote to completion.
