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Plan your purchase

The shipping container buyer's guide

Compare current sizes, types, and listing details; plan access to your site; and get answers about orders and delivery. Start with what you need, then compare the available options.

679 published listings across 20 categories.

Find a container

A practical checklist

How to choose the right container

  1. 01

    Define the use

    Storage, workspace, refrigeration, transport, or a custom conversion each calls for different features.

  2. 02

    Measure the site

    Check the placement footprint, route in, gate openings, turning room, ground, and overhead clearance.

  3. 03

    Compare listed details

    Review the size, condition, doors, specifications, photos, and price on each product page.

  4. 04

    Plan delivery early

    Share your ZIP code and site notes so delivery requirements can be discussed before ordering.

  5. 05

    Check local requirements

    Ask your local planning/building office about permits and placement rules for your intended use.

  6. 06

    Confirm before paying

    Confirm availability and final order details with the team; verify wire instructions independently.

Use the live catalog

Container sizes and listed lengths

Availability changes. Use the dimensions and measurements shown on each listing rather than relying on a general size label alone.

Browse listings
Published container lengths and listing counts
Listed lengthPublished listingsBrowse
10 ft30View 10 ft units
20 ft193View 20 ft units
40 ft172View 40 ft units
45 ft4View 45 ft units

Read the individual listing

Compare condition and specifications

Condition wording can vary across listings. Review each item's description and photos, and ask for clarification about doors, seals, floors, repairs, or cosmetic wear if those details matter to your use.

Compare selected listings

Site preparation

Plan the delivery route and placement area.

Consider the surface, route, gates, turns, trees, overhead lines, and the vehicle's working space. Requirements depend on the unit and delivery method, so share your ZIP code and site details before ordering.

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Shipping containers at a terminal

Orders and payment

Know what happens after you order.

Order summary

Add listings to your cart and submit contact and delivery details at checkout. Sales confirms availability, unpriced items, delivery and the final total.

Wire instructions

No payment is taken at checkout. Our team arranges wire payment after confirming the order. Verify instructions through independently listed contact information before sending money.

Payment confirmation

Orders remain pending until the team confirms cleared payment. Inventory is reserved at confirmation, not when the order is first submitted.

Rules vary by location

Check local permits and intended use.

Zoning, setbacks, foundations, utilities, and building-permit requirements depend on your jurisdiction and how the container will be used. Confirm requirements with local planning/building authorities and qualified professionals before purchase or installation.

  • Ask whether temporary storage and permanent placement are treated differently.
  • Check rules for homes, offices, pools, utilities, and structural modifications.
  • Review property, HOA, access, drainage, and foundation requirements.
  • Request listing-specific specifications before submitting applications.

Before you commit

Common things buyers overlook

Measuring only the placement footprint

Measure the route in, turning room, gates, overhead clearance, and working space as well as the final position.

Assuming every listing has the same features

Check the selected unit’s specifications, photos, condition notes, and included equipment.

Waiting until delivery day to discuss access

Share site details and access constraints while asking for a delivery quote.

Treating a general guide as local approval

Confirm zoning, permits, foundation, and utility requirements with the authorities and professionals responsible for your site.

Answers by topic

Shipping container FAQs

Answers below reflect the current catalog and order process. For a particular unit, include its product name or SKU in your question.

Getting started

What should I consider before choosing a container?

Start with what you plan to store or build, the available footprint, and how a delivery vehicle will reach the placement area. Then compare the details on current product listings.

How do I confirm a listing is available?

Contact us with the product name or SKU. Availability can change, so ask the team to confirm the specific unit before placing an order.

Sizes and types

What container lengths are currently listed?

Available lengths vary with the published inventory. Use the Shop filters or the length links to see current listings, then confirm the dimensions on the product page.

What is the difference between standard and high-cube containers?

High-cube units are typically about one foot taller than standard-height units. Check the dimensions shown for the individual listing before planning around clearance.

What types of containers can I browse?

Published categories may include standard storage, offices, refrigerated units, chassis, sanitation, and other specialty products. The live catalog shows which types currently have listings.

Condition and specifications

How should I compare container condition?

Read the condition stated on the product listing and review its photos and specifications. Ask us to clarify any grading term or detail that is important to your use.

Do product photos always show the exact unit?

Check the product description and image captions. Contact us with the SKU to confirm whether the photos show the listed unit or a representative example.

Where can I find dimensions and features?

Use the Specifications section on each product page. If a measurement or feature is not listed, contact us before ordering so it can be confirmed.

Delivery and site prep

What site details should I share for a delivery discussion?

Provide your ZIP code, placement area, surface and slope, access route, gate width, turning space, and overhead obstructions. The team can discuss delivery requirements for your location.

How should I prepare the placement area?

Plan for a stable, level surface and clear access to the final position. Site needs vary by container and location; confirm foundation, drainage, access, and any equipment requirements before delivery.

Is delivery included in the listed price?

Review the checkout summary and the delivery note in the listing flow. If delivery is not priced there, its cost and arrangements need to be confirmed with the team.

Orders and payment

How does payment work?

Add listings to your cart and submit your details at checkout. Our sales team confirms availability, the final price and delivery before arranging wire payment. Verify payment instructions using the contact information on this site before sending funds.

When is inventory reserved?

Submitting an order does not reserve stock. The order remains pending until an administrator verifies the wire payment and confirms the order.

Modifications and permits

Can a container be modified?

Modification options depend on the product and project. Contact us with your intended use and requested changes so availability and scope can be discussed before ordering.

Do I need permits or zoning approval?

Requirements depend on local rules, placement, and intended use. Contact your local planning and building authorities before installation; modified structures may require additional review.

Need a hand?

Talk through a listing, site, or project.