Used Shipping Containers

Used shipping containers for sale

• Standard: used 20ft shipping container and used 40ft shipping container.
• High cube: used 20ft high cube and used 40ft high cube.
• Double door: used 20ft double door and used 40ft double door.
• Open side and open top: used 20ft open side, used 40ft open side, used 20ft open top and used 40ft open top.
• Refrigerated: used 20ft reefer and used 40ft reefer, both in working order.

What “wind and watertight” means

A wind and watertight box has no holes in the roof, walls or floor, and the door seals close properly so rain and wind stay out. Stand inside with the doors shut on a sunny day: if you see no daylight, the shell is sound. Cosmetic dents and rust patches do not affect this.

How to inspect used shipping containers

• Check the roof for soft spots or pooling water.
• Open and close both doors and look at the rubber seals.
• Walk the floor to feel for weak or delaminated boards.
• Look at the corner castings and bottom rails for heavy corrosion.

Every ocean container carries an owner code and serial number under the BIC code system, which helps you trace its identity.

Used or one trip?

If the box is going on a farm or behind a warehouse, used is usually the smart buy. For offices, homes or retail use, a near-new unit from our new shipping containers range looks better and lasts longer. Our guide to one trip vs used shipping containers compares the two in detail, and our used shipping containers page explains our grading.

Sizes and delivery

Not sure about size? Read 20ft vs 40ft shipping container, then browse 20ft shipping containers or 40ft shipping containers. Before the truck arrives, check our delivery guide. To reserve one of our used shipping containers, contact us.