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The cost of a shipping container depends on the transportation from the depot to you.

We have a large network of depots across the United States and Canada.
This allows us to find you the nearest shipping container so that we can keep the cost as affordable as possible.

A large network of depots across the United States and Canada.

Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Calgary, AB
Charleston, SC
Charlotte, NC
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI

Edmonton, AB
El Paso, TX
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, ID
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City, KS
Laredo, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Long Beach, CA
Louisville, KY

Memphis, TN
Miami, FL
Minneapolis, MN
Mobile, AL
Montreal, QB
Nashville, TN
New Orleans, LA
New York, NY
Newark, NJ
Norfolk, VA

Oakland, CA
Omaha, NE
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
Raleigh, NC
Salt Lake City
San Antonio, TX
San Francisco, CA
Savannah, GA
Seattle, WA

St. Louis, MO
Tacoma, WA
Tampa, FL
Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC
Delta, BC
Wilmington, NC
Winnipeg, MB
Worcester, MA
Boston, MA

Container Types

Dry Container

A dry shipping container is the most common type of container used for shipping goods by sea. They are typically made of steel and are available in various sizes, from 20 feet to 40 feet in length. Standard shipping containers are used for a variety of applications, including the transport of general cargo, automobiles, and construction materials.

High Cube

High-cube shipping containers are similar to standard shipping containers with an extra 1-foot higher height to make room for cargo that need more space. They are typically used for shipping taller items, such as machinery or furniture. High cube shipping containers are available in a range of sizes, from 40 feet to 53 feet in length. You can use high-cube containers for all types of dry cargo. However, they are aptly used for transporting light, voluminous cargoes, and over-height cargoes.

Reefer Containers

Reefer shipping containers are used to transportperishable goods that need to be kept in cold temperatures. Reefers are equipped with a refrigeration unit that maintains the desired temperature for the goods transported.They can maintain any temperature between -30°C and +30°C. All your cold goods will stay fresh in here. Reefers are typically made of steel and are available in various sizes, from 20 feet to 40 feet in length.

Side Door

These containers have extra doors that open on the long side of the container. This extra door space allows you to easily load big bulky cargo like large equipment that needs more door space to fit inside. The high cube element here gives it the advantage of fitting in
cargo that is not just larger in width but also height.

Open-Top

Open-top shipping containers are a type of container with a roof that can be removed. This makes them ideal for carrying tall or bulky items that must be loaded from the top. They are also often used for carrying dangerous goods or hazardous materials, as the open top allows for ventilation. Open-top containers are available in various sizes and can be made from steel or aluminum.

Container Sizes

Here are the dimensions of the 20ft shipping container:

Measure	20ft
Internal length	5.9m / 19.4ft
Internal width	2.3m /7.8ft
Internal height	2.3m / 7.8ft
Tare weight	2,300kg / 5,071.5 lbs
Payload capacity	25,000kg / 55,126.9 lbs
Cubic capacity	33.2 m3 / 1,172 cu ft

Here are the dimensions for standard 40ft boxes:

Measure	40ft
Internal length	12.03m /39.5ft
Internal width	2.3m/7.9ft
Internal height	2.3m/7.9ft
Tare weight	3,750kg/8,268.8 Ibs
Payload capacity	27,600kg/61,200 Ibs
Cubic capacity	67,7 cu m/2,389 cu ft

Check out the dimensions for the 40ft HC here:

Measure	40ft HC
Internal length	12.03m /39.5ft
Internal width	2.4m/7.9ft
Internal height	2.70m/8.10ft
Tare weight	3,900kg/8,598 Ibs
Payload capacity	28,600kg/63,052 Ibs
Cubic capacity	76.3m3/2,694.5 cu ft

Let's check out the dimensions of a 20ft, 40ft and 40ft HC reefer below:

Measure	20ft	40ft	40ft HC
Internal length	5.44m/17.9ft	11.56m /37.9ft	11.58m/38.0 ft
Internal width	2.29m /7.5ft	2.28m/7.5ft	2.29m /7.5 ft
Internal height	2.27m/7.4ft	2.25m/7.4ft	2.40m /7.9 ft
Tare weight	3,080kg/6,791.4 Ibs	4,800kg/10,584 Ibs	4,480kg/9,880Ibs
Payload capacity	27,700kg/61,078.5 lbs	29,520kg/65,080lbs	29,520kg/65,080 lbs
Cubic capacity	59.3 m3/2,093.3 cu ft	67.3 m3/2,380 cu ft	2,380 cu ft/67.3 m³

The extra space created by the side door allows for quick and easy loading and unloading of awkwardly-shaped or bulky cargo. The extra doors also make it possible for more workers load cargo at the same time.

Measure	20ft	40ft
Internal length	5.9m /19.4ft	12.03m /39.5ft
Internal width	2.35m/7.7ft	2.28m/7.4ft
Internal height	2.34m/7.7ft	2.29m/7.5ft
Tare weight	3,200kg/7,054.7 Ibs	6,100kg /13,448.2 Ibs
Payload capacity	20,800kg/45,856.1 Ibs	30,400kg/67,020.5 Ibs
Cubic capacity	31.0 m3/1,094.7 cu ft	64m3/2,260.1 cu ft

Measure	20ft	40ft
Internal length	5.89m /19.4ft	12.03m /39.5ft
Internal width	2.35m/7.8ft	2.4m/7.9ft
Internal height	2.3m/7.9ft	2.34m/7.8ft
Tare weight	2,260kg/5,982 Ibs	3,980kg/8,774 Ibs
Payload capacity	28,220kg/62,214 Ibs	26,500kg/58,422 Ibs
Cubic capacity	32.7m3/1,155 cu ft	66.7m3/2,356 cu ft

Container Grades

Shipping containers are inspected and graded according to age, structural soundness, exterior and interior condition, number of miles traveled, damage and repair history, and the weather conditions in which it was stored and shipped.

One Trip

Built within the last two years, these containers may have been used only once – at most — for international shipping. All parts are in excellent condition, the best you can get. Shopping for a NEW container means you simply get the best in quality.

Cargo Worthy

These are the highest quality USED containers that you’ll find when buying or renting units. Cargo Worthy containers have been inspected and deemed worthy of holding and protecting cargo for transport. Often contain minor imperfections such as surface rust, dings, or dents.

Wind and Water Tight

These USED containers are best equipped to handle the static storage of your items. Containers have been inspected to ensure they don’t allow wind and water events to damage your belongings.

As Is

As-is containers are best suited for customers that are unconcerned with significant defects or are handi-enough to fix them, themselves. Often the most affordable, yet customers need to be prepared for holes in the plywood flooring or inoperable doors.