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The catalog covers 8, 9, 10, 12, 20, 24, 30 and 40 foot units, although availability in the less common sizes changes with stock. The 20 FT and 40 FT ranges are the largest and most consistently available. Every size in stock appears in the size guide with a live product count.

They are the same product used differently. A shipping container is built to ISO standards for cargo movement; a storage container is that same box used statically on a site. Units sold for storage only may not carry a valid CSC plate for export, which is stated on the product page.

A container that is roughly one foot taller than a standard unit: around nine feet six inches externally instead of eight feet six. The extra height matters for racking, tall equipment and any interior fit-out. See high cube containers.

A container that has been built at the factory and used for a single cargo voyage. It is the closest thing to new that is normally available, and it is what most sellers mean by a new container. See new and one trip containers.

A unit with full cargo doors at both ends, which allows access from either end and makes it easy to divide the interior into two lockable sections. See double door containers.

Yes, in 10, 20 and 40 foot formats including high cube and dual-temperature units. They require an appropriate power supply, usually three-phase. See refrigerated containers.

A container with a sealed raised bund and often a galvanised mesh floor, so that liquid escaping from a drum is contained inside the unit. Used for chemicals, oils and fuels. See bunded storage containers.

Yes. The catalog carries converted office units and combination units that pair an office area with secure storage. Specification varies by unit, so read the product description carefully. See office containers.

A small accessories range is listed in the catalog and the page is structured to hold more as stock is added. See parts and accessories.

The container finder asks five short questions about use, space, placement, configuration and budget, then shortlists from the live catalog. The buyer guide covers the same ground in more depth.

Delivery is a flat $450 on every order.

Standard delivery has an estimated window of 5 business days after dispatch. Orders are generally processed within one business day before dispatch.

Nationwide delivery is our development policy. Remote locations and restricted-access sites may require special arrangements. See shipping and delivery.

As a general rule, around 100 feet of straight clear space for a 20 FT tilt-bed delivery and more for a 40 FT unit, plus approach and turning room. Overhead clearance matters as much as ground space.

Within the limits of what the vehicle can reach. Mark the position clearly and be on site to direct placement, because moving a container afterwards means arranging equipment again.

Yes, or someone authorised on your behalf. You need to direct placement and inspect the unit before the driver leaves.

Weather, carrier availability and site conditions can move an estimated date. Where a delay affects your order we contact you with a revised expectation.

Our development returns policy is based on 14 days from delivery. Return requests must be raised within that period. See returns and refunds.

We arrange and pay for collection where the return is due to our error, damaged delivery or an incorrect product. Change-of-mind returns are chargeable.

No. Cutting, welding, drilling, painting, lining or fitting doors, windows or electrics ends the right of return.

Refund processing normally begins within a small number of business days of the returned unit being inspected. How quickly funds appear depends on your payment provider.

New and one trip, used, and refurbished. The class for each unit is shown on the product page and in the catalog filters.

Almost certainly some surface rust, and that is normal. Cor-Ten weathering steel forms a stable oxide layer that slows further corrosion. What matters is whether the steel is perforated or the base rails are compromised, not whether the paint is perfect.

That the container keeps weather out: no water ingress through the roof, walls or door seals, and no daylight visible from inside. It is the single most important test on any used container.

Interiors are cleared of debris as part of shipment preparation. Used units may show floor staining and wear from previous cargo, which is normal for the grade.

Product photography shows the product type and, in some cases, the specific units on offer. If you need photographs of a specific container before ordering, contact us and ask.

Very little, but not none. Roughly an hour twice a year: clear the roof, check the seals, grease the hinges and locking gear, and treat any surface rust before it develops. See the Maintenance Center.

Ventilate. Air needs to move through the container, ideally with vents high and low on opposite sides. Keep stock off the floor, avoid storing damp items, and do not seal the unit completely.

Yes. Wire brush or grind back any surface rust, prime bare steel and apply a marine-grade or direct-to-metal finish. It is the single most effective thing you can do for long-term corrosion resistance.

Keep the unit level, grease the hinges and cams, keep the seals clean, and operate the doors regularly. A container left closed for two years with dry hinges is where door problems come from.

Kept level, painted and drained, decades as static storage. The limiting factors are corrosion at the base rails and floor, and seal deterioration, both of which routine maintenance addresses.

The steel and locking hardware are substantial. Security comes from placement, a lockbox and a closed-shackle padlock. Position the doors against a wall or another container where possible.