Used shipping
containers.

What cargo-worthy actually means

Every used shipping container we sell is inspected and certified cargo-worthy. That is a real standard, not a sales word: the container is structurally sound, the floor is solid, the doors seal, and it is wind and water tight. It has spent years crossing oceans, so expect dents, scrapes, and surface rust on the outside. Inside, it is dry and ready to use.

If you want a container that looks new, buy a new one-trip container. If you want the most secure, dry storage per dollar, a used container is hard to beat.

Used 40ft high cube: the workhorse

The used 40ft high cube is our most popular container, and for good reason. The extra foot of height over a standard 40ft makes shelving, pallets, and tall equipment easy, and at roughly $2,870 it costs less than a small prefab shed with a fraction of the space. It is the container we sell most to ranches, contractors, and businesses that need serious storage.

Used 20ft: fits where a 40 will not

A used 20ft container fits in a standard driveway parking spot and can be placed by our tilt-bed in spots a 40ft cannot reach. It is the right size for a homeowner storing tools and toys, a small business with overflow stock, or anyone who wants a lockable steel shed without building one. See both on the inventory page.

Buying used: what to look for

• Doors that swing freely. On a level base, a good used container opens with one hand. We check every set of doors before delivery.
• A solid floor. Marine plywood floors should be flat and dry, with no soft spots. Ours are.
• No daylight. Stand inside with the doors closed. Any pinhole of light means water gets in. Cargo-worthy certification rules that out.
• Surface rust versus rot. Surface rust on a used container is cosmetic. Rusted-through panels are not, and those containers do not make it into our yard.
• Honest grading. Ask how the seller grades. We inspect and certify each one and tell you what you are getting.

Common questions