Containers
What is a shipping container?
A shipping container is a modular, stackable steel box. Primarily designed for intermodal freight transport, the shipping container or intermodal container is built for durability. As the name suggests, the intermodal container serves as a means to transport goods by boat, train or truck. Entirely made from corrosion weathering steel also known as Cor-tan steel it creates a self-protecting rust-coloured coating resistant to temperature changes and corrosion. In transit, the container carries a heavy load, stacked high and subject to harsh conditions. However, its contents remain safe and dry throughout the journey. Equipped with air vents reduce condensation and humidity on the inside, cargo doors outfitted with a locking mechanism secure its contents and finally forklift pockets allow for easy handling rendering the container mobile and stackable.
New Containers
A new or one-trip container is manufactured overseas, loaded with goods, put on a ship to then be sold on the resale market at its destination. Since it has only been used for one-trip by ship, a new container is in excellent condition. However it may have a few minor dents and scratches from its initial trip. Nevertheless, if the aesthetics of the container is the deciding factor of your purchase, we suggest that you opt to buy a new one-trip container. The new one-trip container is equipped with a lock-box.
Used Containers
A used container is weatherproof and made entirely of weathering steel also called cor-ten steel. What appears to be surface rust is in fact a self-protective rust-colored coating that resists temperature changes and corrosion. This steel develops through time a layer protecting the surface, which regenerates continuously when subjected to the influence of the weather. In spite of minor dents and surface rust being common with used containers, we only sell structurally sound and impermeable used containers. The beams, doors, locking device, door seals and hinges are weatherproof and in good condition. Extensive manipulation, handling and transportation expose a container to structural risk of damage. Once the container reaches its final storage destination, the possibility of damage, wear and tear reduces greatly.
Many of our used containers are brown, red or rust colored. In part, this is due to the resemblance between the self-protective brown rust-colored barrier and the used container paint color. This similarity between the colors give the container a cleaner and more uniform appearance.
Sizes and Types to choose from:
The standard sized containers are 8 feet 6 inches high and available in 10 feet, 20 feet & 40 feet lengths. High-cube containers are 9’6” high, and are available in 20 feet, 40 feet, 45 feet and 53 feet lengths.
Regular containers:
A regular container has a set of cargo doors at one. It is entirely made of weathering CORTEN steel, marine grade plywood flooring and is impermeable. It is equipped with air vents, which reduces condensation and humidity inside. Convenient forklift pockets for easy handling, rendering it mobile and stackable.
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Standard format:
10-Foot standard
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 10″L x 8’W x 8’6″H
Interior: 9’4″L x 7’8″W x 7’10″H
Weight: 2,720 LBS
20-Foot standard
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 20’L x 8’W x 8’6”H
Interior: 19’6″L x 7’8”W x 7’10”H
Weight: 4,820 LBS
40-Foot standard
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 40’L x 8’W x 8’6”H
Interior: 39’5″L x 7’8”W x 7’9”H
Weight: 7,935 LBS
High Cube format:
20-Foot High Cube
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 20’L x 8’W x 9’6”H
Interior: 19’6″L x 7’8”W x 8’10”H
Weight: 5,291 LBS
40-Foot High Cube
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 40’L x 8’W x 9’6”H
Interior: 39’6″L x 7’8”W x 8’10”H
Weight: 8,575 LBS
Tri-Door containers:
The tri-door shipping container is designed with traditional cargo doors at one end, but also a single door entry point at the front. It is entirely made of weathering CORTEN steel, marine grade plywood flooring and is impermeable. It is equipped with air vents, which reduces condensation and humidity inside. Convenient forklift pockets for easy handling, rendering it mobile and stackable.
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Standard format:
20 Foot standard Tri-Doors
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 20’L x 8’W x 8’6”H
Interior: 19’6″L x 7’8”W x 7’10”H
Weight: 5,070 LBS
High Cube format:
40-Foot high cube Tri-Doors
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 40’L x 8’W x 9’6”H
Interior: 39’6″L x 7’8”W x 8’10”H
Weight: 10,000 LBS
Tunnel containers:
The tunnel container is also called a double door container. It is designed with two sets of cargo doors at each end, providing two access points. It is entirely made of weathering CORTEN steel, marine grade plywood flooring and is impermeable. It is equipped with air vents, which reduces condensation and humidity inside. Convenient forklift pockets for easy handling, rendering it mobile and stackable.
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Standard format:
20-Foot standard Tunnels:
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 20’L x 8’W x 8’6”H
Interior: 19’2″ x 7’8”W x 7’10”H
Weight: 5,070 LBS
40-Foot standard Tunnels:
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 40’L x 8’W x 8’6”H
Interior: 39’2″ x 7’8”W x 7’10”H
Weight: 8,490 LBS
High Cube format:
40-Foot high-cube Tunnels:
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 40’L x 8’W x 9’6”H
Interior: 39’2″ x 7’8”W x 8’10”H
Weight: 8,930 LBS
Open side containers:
The open side container has two kinds of doors, regular cargo doors at each end, and specialized doors along its entire length. A forklift can easily load oversized cargo or equipment through these side doors, which provide an access point for oversized cargo or equipment. They can be opened partially or fully for easy access to the interior. It is entirely made of weathering CORTEN steel, marine grade plywood flooring and is impermeable. It is equipped with air vents, which reduces condensation and humidity inside. Convenient forklift pockets for easy handling, rendering it mobile and stackable.
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Standard format:
20-Foot standard Open Sides:
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 20’L x 8’W x 8’6”H
Interior: 19’3″L x 7’6”W x 7’6”H
Weight: 6,480 LBS
High Cube format:
40-Foot high-cube Open Sides:
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 40’L x 8’W x 9’6”H
Interior: 29’3″L x 7’6”W x 8’6”H
Weight: 12,570 LBS
Insulated containers:
The insulated container was once a refrigerated container, however the cooling system is no longer operational. It has an aluminum exterior that eliminates rust, a stainless steel interior throughout and is impermeable. It is equipped with air vents, which reduces condensation and humidity inside. Convenient forklift pockets for easy handling, rendering it mobile and stackable.
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Standard format:
20-Foot standard Insulated:
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 20’L x 8’W x 8’6”H
Interior: 17’6″L x 7’6”W x 7’5”H
Weight: 6,880 LBS
High Cube format:
40-Foot high cube Insulated:
DIMENSIONS
Exterior: 40’L x 8’W x 9’6”H
Interior: 38’5″L x 7’6”W x 8’4”H
Weight: 9,590 LBS
