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Shipping containers for sale and buyback, new and used

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Range

Shipping containers we buy and sell

We handle all common ISO container types, from standard 20-footers to reefers. If the type you need isn't listed, describe your task in a request and we'll find an option.

20ft container

22G1

The most popular size: compact, easy to place on a site and moved by a single truck. Good for storage, construction sites, garages and shipping heavy cargo.

Volume
≈33 m³
Length
5.9 m
Payload
up to ≈28 t

40ft container

42G1

Twice as long as a 20-footer with almost the same tare weight. Cost-effective for bulky but not too heavy cargo, large storage and modular buildings.

Volume
≈68 m³
Length
12 m
Payload
up to ≈26.7 t

40ft High Cube

45G1

The same 40-footer, but 30 cm taller. The best choice for conversion into an office, home or workshop where a comfortable ceiling height matters.

Volume
≈76 m³
Height
2.7 m
Payload
up to ≈26.6 t

Reefer container

22R1 · 45R1

An insulated container with its own refrigeration unit. Used to ship and store food, medicine and flowers, and as a ready-made cold room at a warehouse or farm.

Sizes
20' and 40' HC
Volume
≈28–67 m³
Power
380 V

Open Top

42U1

A container with a removable tarpaulin roof, so cargo is lowered in by crane. For machinery, steel, stone, timber and anything that won't fit through the doors.

Volume
≈66 m³
Roof
Tarp
Loading
From above

Other types

Flat Rack for oversized cargo, Pallet Wide for euro pallets, 20' High Cube, tank containers and special modifications, on request.

  • Flat Rack
  • Pallet Wide
  • 20' HC
  • Tank

Reference

Shipping container dimensions

Typical dimensions, volume and payload of ISO containers. Values vary by manufacturer and year: the exact figures for a specific container are on its CSC plate.

Typical dimensions and specifications of shipping containers
Type External L × W × H, mm Internal L × W × H, mm Door W × H, mm Volume Tare Max payload
20' DC 6058 × 2438 × 2591 5898 × 2352 × 2393 2340 × 2280 ≈33.2 m³ ≈2,200 kg ≈28,200 kg
20' HC 6058 × 2438 × 2896 5898 × 2352 × 2698 2340 × 2585 ≈37.4 m³ ≈2,350 kg ≈28,100 kg
40' DC 12192 × 2438 × 2591 12032 × 2352 × 2393 2340 × 2280 ≈67.7 m³ ≈3,750 kg ≈26,700 kg
40' HC 12192 × 2438 × 2896 12032 × 2352 × 2698 2340 × 2585 ≈76.4 m³ ≈3,900 kg ≈26,600 kg
40' Open Top 12192 × 2438 × 2591 12032 × 2352 × 2348 2340 × 2280 ≈66.4 m³ ≈3,850 kg ≈26,600 kg
20' Reefer 6058 × 2438 × 2591 ≈5450 × 2290 × 2260 ≈2290 × 2260 ≈28 m³ ≈3,000 kg ≈27,400 kg
40' HC Reefer 12192 × 2438 × 2896 ≈11580 × 2290 × 2550 ≈2290 × 2560 ≈67.5 m³ ≈4,600 kg ≈25,900 kg

Payload is calculated for a maximum gross weight of 30,480 kg. DC — dry container, HC — High Cube.

Used container condition

What grades NEW, 1, 2, 3 and 4 mean

Used containers vary a lot: one will sail for another ten years, another is only fit for storage. We describe condition on one scale that maps to the international grades New, Cargo Worthy, Wind & Water Tight and As Is.

  1. NEW

    New / One trip

    Fresh from the factory or after one voyage. Straight walls, fresh paint, a clean dry floor.

    Best for: shipping, housing, long service.

  2. Grade 1

    Excellent, Cargo Worthy

    Minimal signs of use, no patches. Fit for ocean shipping.

    Best for: export, conversions.

  3. Grade 2

    Good, Cargo Worthy

    May have dents, patches and surface rust. Structurally sound and fit for shipping.

    Best for: shipping, storage.

  4. Grade 3

    Wind & Water Tight

    Watertight with no leaks, but visibly worn. Not certified for ocean shipping.

    Best for: storage, construction sites, garages.

  5. Grade 4

    As Is, needs repair

    May have holes, corrosion or a damaged floor. Sold as is.

    Best for: DIY repair, parts.

For your task

What people buy shipping containers for

The right type and condition depend on the job. Here's what we usually recommend in common cases.

Most common

Storage and warehousing

A steel container is a ready-made dry store with no foundation and no permits for a permanent building. Put it on your plot, next to a shop, at a plant or a farm, and move it to a new site when needed.

  • Type: 20' or 40'; for tall racking, 40' HC
  • Condition: grade 2–3, the best balance of price and reliability
  • Worth adding: vents and a lockbox

Construction site

Storing tools and materials, or a site cabin for the crew. When the project is done, the container is moved or sold.

We suggest: 20', grade 3

Shipping and export

Your own container (SOC) for shipping cargo without leasing from a line. Cargo Worthy condition and a valid CSC plate are required.

We suggest: NEW, grade 1–2

Modular buildings

An office, café, kiosk, house or cabin built from one or several containers.

We suggest: 40' HC, NEW or grade 1

Cold storage for agriculture

A reefer as a cold room for vegetables, fruit, berries and meat.

We suggest: 40' HC reefer with a working unit

Garage and workshop

Room for a car, boat or equipment, or a workspace with full-width doors.

We suggest: 20' or 40', grade 2–3

How we work

How buying a container works

Five steps from request to a container on your site. You approve each step before we move to the next.

  1. 01

    Request

    You tell us the type, condition, quantity and where the container is needed, via the form, by phone or messenger.

  2. 02

    Sourcing and photos

    We find suitable options and send photos and specs of the actual containers.

  3. 03

    Price and terms

    We agree on the container price, delivery and timing, and put it all in a contract.

  4. 04

    Payment

    By a convenient method on the agreed terms.

  5. 05

    Handover

    Delivery to your site or pickup. We hand over the container with its documents.

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Container buyback

Sell us a container you no longer need

We buy shipping containers from companies and private owners: single units or batches, new or used, in any condition. An idle container takes up space and loses value, while for someone else it's exactly what they need.

What to send for a valuation

  • 01Container type and size
  • 02Where it is now
  • 03Quantity and year, if known
  • 04Photos: exterior, doors, floor, roof, CSC

Buyback · 3 steps

  1. 1

    Request with photos

    Through the form or a messenger, whichever suits you.

  2. 2

    Preliminary valuation

    We quote a price based on condition and location.

  3. 3

    Inspection and payment

    We confirm the condition on site, sign the paperwork and collect the container.

Guide

How to choose a shipping container

Four questions to settle before you buy, and what to check once the container is in front of you.

20 or 40 feet?

A 20-footer is easier to deliver and place: it needs less room to unload, and a standard crane truck will do. A 40-footer gives twice the volume and is usually cheaper per cubic metre. For heavy, dense cargo take a 20'; for bulky, light cargo take a 40'.

What is a High Cube?

HC is a taller container: 2,896 mm external height versus 2,591 mm for a standard one, about 2.7 m inside. The extra 30 cm matter when converting into a home or office: once the floor and ceiling are insulated, a standard box gets too low.

New or used?

New makes sense for ocean shipping, housing and places where looks matter. For storage or a construction site, a used grade 2–3 does the same job for noticeably less. The key is that the container is watertight: that's the main difference between grades 3 and 4.

Where will it stand?

Think about truck access and room to unload. Set the container on a level, firm base, such as concrete blocks, slabs or a gravel pad under the corners, so the floor doesn't sit in the ground and rot.

Used container inspection checklist

  1. 1 CSC plate on the door: year of manufacture, number, next inspection date.
  2. 2 Doors open without effort, seals are intact, locks and handles in place.
  3. 3 Light test: step inside and close the doors; there should be no daylight in the walls or roof.
  4. 4 Floor is dry and solid, with no soft spots or rotten plywood.
  5. 5 Corrosion on corners, bottom rails and roof: surface rust is fine, rust-through is not.
  6. 6 Smell inside: a strong chemical odour may be left from previous cargo.

Delivery

Container delivery and pickup

Delivery cost depends on distance, container size and the unloading equipment; we quote it together with the container price.

Truck delivery

To your site

By container truck or crane truck, unloaded on site.

Pickup

From a terminal or yard

Collect the container with your own transport; we help with loading.

From abroad

Containers in other countries

We'll source a container in a European or Asian port and arrange delivery. Timing and cost depend on the specific request.

FAQ

Container FAQ

Didn't find your answer? Write to us and we'll answer any question about containers.

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How much does a shipping container cost?

The price depends on type and size, condition, year of manufacture, where the container is located, and the market. We don't publish a fixed price list because prices change every week: send a request and we'll reply with a current offer for your specs.

What is the difference between a 40' High Cube and a standard 40'?

Length and width are the same, but the High Cube is taller: 2,896 mm external height instead of 2,591 mm, about 2.7 m inside. That's an extra 30 cm of height and roughly 76 m³ of volume instead of 68 m³.

Should I buy a new or a used container?

For ocean shipping and a long service life, go for new or used grade 1–2. For storage, a construction site or a garage, grade 3 is often enough: the container is watertight but shows wear and costs noticeably less.

What does a “one trip” container mean?

It's a new container that has made a single loaded voyage from the factory to the destination port. Condition is practically new, and the price is usually slightly lower than brand new.

Can I ship cargo by sea in a used container?

Yes, if the container is Cargo Worthy (grades 1 and 2 on our scale) and has a valid CSC plate. Grade 3 and 4 containers suit storage and conversions, but not ocean shipping.

Do you buy containers from private individuals?

Yes, we buy containers from both companies and private owners, one at a time or in batches.

What do you need to value my container?

Type and size, location, quantity and a few photos: overall view, doors, the floor inside, the roof and the CSC plate. That's enough for a preliminary valuation.

Do you deliver containers?

Yes, we deliver. The cost depends on distance, container size and the unloading equipment; we quote it together with the container price. Pickup is also possible.

Can I pay by bank transfer with VAT?

Yes, you can pay by bank transfer with VAT. We issue the invoice once the price and terms are agreed.

How do I check a used container before buying?

Inspect the CSC plate, doors and seals, the floor, and the roof and walls from inside with the doors closed, looking for daylight. Check corners and bottom rails for corrosion, and make sure there's no foreign smell.

Need a container or want to sell yours?

Describe your task and we'll find options or value your container. No obligation.

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