Heavy Equipment Storage Yard
Open-air yard storage for construction and industrial equipment awaiting transport.
Equipment Storage & Yard Services
Secure Equipment Storage Before Transport, Export & Reassembly
Atlantic Heavy Loaders stores construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment at our Houston yard and warehouse while it waits on its next transport, export, or reassembly stage. Every equipment storage services engagement is scoped to how long the machine sits and what happens to it next – short-term staging, covered hold ahead of export clearance, or open-air yard storage – so equipment isn't held longer or handled more than the project requires.
Licensed & Insured
USDA Compliant
ISPM-15 Certified
Nationwide Dispatch
Licensed & Insured
USDA Compliant
ISPM-15 Certified
Nationwide Dispatch
Secure, monitored yard
Our heavy equipment storage yard is fenced, access-controlled, and monitored around the clock.
Indoor and outdoor options
Outdoor equipment storage for oversized machinery, plus covered warehouse space for components and sensitive equipment.
One staging area, start to finish
Equipment stays in the same equipment staging area from drop-off through loading, dismantling, or export packing.
One request, one team
No separate contractor for storage and another for transport prep.
Why It Matters
Store Equipment for as Long as the Project Requires
Not every piece of equipment needs the same kind of storage. Some machines only need a few days of temporary equipment storage between a sale and a carrier pickup; others sit in warehouse storage for weeks while export documentation clears. Atlantic Heavy Loaders scopes every equipment storage services engagement against the actual timeline and destination of the move, so machinery isn't sitting in warehouse space it doesn't need – or exposed to weather it can't handle.
- Storage duration and handling requirements confirmed before drop-off
- Warehouse space available for equipment awaiting export clearance
- Yard and warehouse access logged for every piece of equipment on-site
Our Commitment
A Storage Plan Built Around What Happens Next
- Storage type matched to equipment and timeline
- Covered space available for export-bound cargo
- Full visibility from drop-off to pickup
What We Do
Equipment Storage & Yard Services
Storage services scoped to equipment size, sensitivity, and how long it needs to sit before its next move.
Warehouse Storage Services
Covered warehouse storage for equipment and cargo awaiting export clearance.
Container Yard Services
Staging and storage for loaded or empty containers ahead of pickup or vessel booking.
Temporary Equipment Storage
Short-term storage for equipment between project stages or awaiting carrier pickup.
Indoor Component Storage
Covered storage for disassembled parts, attachments, and sensitive components.
Equipment Staging Area
Dedicated staging space for equipment moving directly into loading or crating.
Process
How the Work Is Performed
Intake & Inspection
Equipment condition and dimensions are logged on arrival.
Storage Assignment
Equipment is placed in yard or covered space based on duration and handling needs.
Secure Hold
Equipment remains access-controlled and monitored for the full duration of storage.
Status Updates
Storage timeline and next steps are confirmed with the customer as the project develops.
Next-Stage Handoff
Equipment moves directly into dismantling, packing, loading, or carrier pickup.
Options
One Yard, Multiple Storage Options
Option 01
Outdoor Equipment Storage
Fenced, monitored yard space for construction and industrial equipment.
Option 02
Warehouse Storage Services
Covered storage for export-bound cargo awaiting clearance.
Option 03
Container Yard Services
Staging for loaded and empty containers ahead of transport.
Option 04
Indoor Storage
Covered space for components, attachments, and sensitive equipment.
Pricing
What Affects Your Equipment Storage Cost
Storage Duration
Temporary equipment storage for a few days costs less than extended or long-term storage; rates generally scale with length of stay.
Storage Type
Warehouse and covered indoor storage cost more than outdoor equipment storage due to space, security, and compliance requirements.
Equipment Size & Footprint
Larger machines take up more yard or warehouse space, which affects pricing per unit stored.
Handling Requirements
Equipment that needs regular inspection, monitoring, or maintenance while stored adds to the overall cost.
Get Started
Information Needed to Plan the Work
Share these details and we'll come back with a plan, method, and pricing.
Equipment make and model
Dimensions and weight
Expected storage duration
Target transport or pickup date
Tell us about the project
A short first step — photos and technical files can be requested after submission.
- 1. Service
- 2. Cargo
- 3. Contact
Operations
Talk to Our Team →Houston Operations Hub
Equipment is received and held at our Houston operations hub – whether it's awaiting transport, export clearance, or its next stage of preparation. Once storage ends, the project moves directly into its next step – dismantling, export packing, container loading, or carrier pickup – without re-engaging separate contractors.
Equipment Receiving
Inbound delivery is logged and inspected on arrival from sellers, auctions, dealers, or carriers.
Secure Storage Area
Equipment stays in a controlled yard or warehouse space for the full duration of the project.
Integrated Preparation
Storage flows directly into crating, dismantling, rigging, or loading – no handoffs.
Nationwide Support
Atlantic Heavy Loaders coordinates storage and staging for projects beyond Houston as well.
Recent Projects
All ProjectsReal Equipment Preparation Work
See what actually happens – from cleaning to loading.
DismantlingContainer
Tracked Machine Broken Down for Container Loading
Track undercarriage, main frame, and internal conveyor section separated, protected, and staged in sequence for a full container export load.
Heavy EquipmentView Project →
CombineFlat Rack
CLAAS Lexion 740 Loaded onto Flat-Rack Container
A tracked CLAAS Lexion 740 combine rigged, lifted by reach stacker, and set onto a 40-foot flat-rack container for export.
Agricultural EquipmentView Project →
CleaningPhytosanitary
John Deere Wheel Loader Washed for Export Prep
Full hot-water pressure wash of a John Deere wheel loader with a Martin quick-attach front end — tires, undercarriage, and linkage cleared of soil ahead of inspection.
Wheel LoadersView Project →
CombineFlat Rack
John Deere S770 Combine Loaded onto Flat-Rack Container
A wheeled John Deere S770 combine rigged on chains, lifted clear of its trailer by reach stacker, and set onto a 40-foot flat-rack container for export.
Agricultural EquipmentView Project →
CratingHeavy Haul
Turbine Compressor Package Crated for Heavy-Haul Export
A multi-crate turbine-driven compressor package built into oversized export crates, stenciled for handling, and staged on spread-axle flatbeds for the next leg of transport.
Industrial EquipmentView Project →
CratingFlatbed
CAT D6 Track Assemblies Crated for Flatbed Transport
A full set of dozer track assemblies individually crated, labeled, and palletized, then staged on a flatbed trailer for pickup.
Machinery Parts & ComponentsView Project →
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Atlantic Heavy Loaders provides outdoor equipment storage in our fenced yard as well as covered indoor space for components and sensitive equipment.
Need International Transportation After Storage?
Once your equipment is export-ready, Atlantic Project Cargo (APC) organizes the international transportation to get it where it needs to go.