Family-operated since day one and purpose-built for the work others walk away from
Scott Lovatt Container Cartage handles complex container and freight work for importers, manufacturers, food, and industrial businesses across Sydney and NSW. Built on experience, proper equipment, and clear communication.
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Three decades of working across every part of the industry shaped the business you see today
Our values behind every job
Transparency always
We’re upfront from the start: direct, honest, and easy to understand.
Real people, real service
You’ll always speak to real people who care about getting the job done right the first time.
Solutions first
We resolve issues quickly and get results.
Respect your time
We value your time. We communicate clearly, work efficiently, and stay responsive and reliable from start to finish.
Accountability
We own our work. If something goes wrong, we make it right.
The figures behind the work we do every week
Serious freight demands serious capability
What clients say after working with us
Freight Mart International
“I cannot recommend using Scott Lovatt’s for your trucking, unpack and warehousing needs any more highly if you’re reading this and thinking of using them then just do it. Scott’s team is professional. They always follow up and respond in a quick timely manner. What they say they do, they do and nothing is ever too hard for them. Rate requests are quick and the level of customer service is outstanding. I use them for Sideloader deliveries, Container pick up and unpack, Warehousing and redelivery and Country transport to mine sites from the unpacks they do for me as well and they have never let me down.”
“The Scott Lovatt team are always reliable and easy to deal with. Communication is clear, they’re proactive with updates, and they consistently deliver even when timelines are tight. Makes a big difference having a transport partner we can trust to just get the job done without the back and forth.”
“Having known and dealt with Scott for close to 20 years now it was an easy decision to have his company provide both transport and warehousing services. The ability for them to problem solve whilst meeting client expectations provides us with confidence that the job will always be handled well.”
“We have worked closely with Scott Lovatt Container Cartage and have consistently found their service to be reliable, responsive, and highly professional. Scott and his team are always punctual, communicate well, and importantly, are willing to go the extra mile when it counts. Whether that’s accommodating tight deadlines or stepping in for weekend work to keep things moving. That level of flexibility and commitment makes a real difference in our operations and gives us confidence knowing we have a transport partner we can depend on. We value the partnership and look forward to continuing to work together.”
“Scott Lovatt Container Cartage is a great transport company with high reliability, exceptional communication and professionalism. He and his team had proven themselves by providing timely updates, handle goods with care, offer competitive rates, and display courteous, expert service at all time to Oriental Merchant Pty Ltd – Sydney operations team. When we faced with critical moment, Lovatt is always there to get us through for both cartage and warehouse service. Their tremendous support during Covid Time and when we continuously run out of capacity, Lovatt was always there for us as a trusted partner that got us through our challenges. We had fantastic experience with their reliability and professionalism and we look forward to your partnership for many years to come. Go, Scott Lovatt, you are the best.”
Our people behind every job
Why our clients choose consistency over constant issues
Questions we’re commonly asked before a job starts
The business was established in 2013, but the experience behind it goes back over 30 years. Scott spent decades working in container transport before starting the company, and several members of the operations team have been with the business since the early days.
We currently have 42 team members across operations, transport, and warehousing. The fleet includes sideloaders, B-doubles, A-doubles, single trailers, and a dedicated unpack facility with heavy forklifts, a reach stacker, and unpack jibs. We run our own vehicles with our own drivers.
Our core work is handled by our own team with our own equipment. That's how we maintain consistency and accountability across every job.
It depends on the scope, and we'll be honest about what we can and can't absorb. We run a disciplined operation and won't take on work that compromises service for existing clients. If we can do it, we'll confirm it. If we can't, we'll tell you upfront.
Steel companies, importers and exporters, manufacturing, food, and industrial businesses. We also work with freight forwarders and customs brokers who need a carrier they can rely on for complex container work.
Steel and heavy freight unpacks are a core part of our daily work. We have the equipment and experience to handle oversized, overmass, and difficult freight safely. Most general carriers either avoid this work or improvise on the day. We plan it properly and execute it routinely.
Our operations team. There's no sales department sitting between you and the people managing the job. When you call or email, you're speaking with the team that plans, allocates, and runs the work.
No, and we're upfront about that. Our clients work with us because missed slots, detention charges, damage, and poor communication cost far more than the rate difference. If the priority is the lowest price regardless of outcome, we're probably not the right fit.
Sydney and greater NSW. We handle statewide deliveries once freight has been unpacked, but we don't operate interstate. This keeps the team stable and the work consistent.