One-trip containers have made a single ocean voyage and are close to new. Cargo-worthy containers are used but still fit to carry freight by sea. Wind & watertight containers are used, have no holes and keep the weather out, but are meant for storage on land rather than shipping.

Outside dimensions are about 10 x 8 x 8.5 ft for a 10 ft container, 20 x 8 x 8.5 ft for a 20 ft and 40 x 8 x 8.5 ft for a 40 ft. A 40 ft high cube is a foot taller at 9.5 ft, which suits tall items and shelving.

Most containers arrive on a tilt-bed truck that slides them off at your site. As a rule of thumb, allow about 100 ft of straight, clear access for a 20 ft container and about 150 ft for a 40 ft, with roughly 12 ft of width and 14 ft of overhead clearance. We confirm what your site needs with the quote.

Choose firm, level ground. Gravel, concrete or blocks and railroad ties under the four corners keep the floor off wet soil and help the doors open and close smoothly.

Used containers come in the shipping line’s colors, most often gray, beige, blue or brown. Tell us your preference when you ask for a quote and we will tell you which units match.

Yes. Ask for photos or a short video of the exact unit, including the doors, floor and roof, before you commit.