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How to pick the right size of shipping container.
The size of the container can dictate other aspects of your purchase, such as condition (new vs. used) and cost. So, it’s a great place to start when determining how to pick the right container.
The most popular shipping container sizes are 20’ and 40’. While other sizes are available, such as 10’ and 30’, they are less common and can be more challenging to source.
NEW Shipping Containers For Sale (Examples)
LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | |
New 20-foot Containers  | 20 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. 6 in. |
New 40-foot Containers  | 40 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. 6 in. |
New 40-foot High Cubes  | 40 ft. | 8 ft. | 9 ft. 6 in. |
USED “Cargo Worthy” (CW) Shipping Containers For Sale (Examples)
LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | |
Used 20-foot Containers  | 20 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. 6 in. |
Used 40-foot Containers  | 40 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. 6 in. |
Used 40-foot High Cubes  | 40 ft. | 8 ft. | 9 ft. 6 in. |
USED “Wind & Water Tight” (WWT) Containers For Sale (Examples)
LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | |
As-is 20-foot Containers  | 20 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. 6 in. |
As-is 40-foot Containers  | 40 ft. | 8 ft. | 8 ft. 6 in. |
As-is 40-foot High Cubes  | 40 ft. | 8 ft. | 9 ft. 6 in. |
How to pick the right condition for your shipping container
Once you’ve settled on a size, let’s jump into determining if you need a new container or if you can upcycle a used one.
One-trip (new) shipping containers
New shipping containers are known as one-trip, as they have only been used once to ship a single load of dry cargo on the journey to the U.S. They are the newest and nicest containers you can buy.
One-trip containers are ideal if:
- Your container is in a highly visible area
- Your container will be used as a dwelling
- Your container will be associated with a business
Cargo-worthy (used) shipping containers
Cargo-worthy (CW) containers are boxes that have been at sea for 12-18 years. A cargo-worthy container lives up to all the requirements for international shipping and exports, but it has signs of wear including dents, scratches, and patches of surface rust.
Wind & Watertight (used) shipping containers
Wind and watertight (WWT) containers are among the most budget-friendly shipping containers you can purchase. Like cargo-worthy containers, wind and watertight units are between 12 and 18 years old, but they are now retired from shipping because they no longer meet structural requirements (carrying the cargo weight and being stacked and transported on container ships).
Even though these units have significant signs of wear, their floors should be intact, doors should seal properly, and the WWT container should not have holes or leaks.
If you’re interested in purchasing a new or used container, get started with a quote.
Who uses shipping containers and what are they good for?
Why Choose ConGlobal?
ConGlobal is North America’s leading retailer of shipping and storage containers. Through our nationwide network, we sell standard and modified shipping containers to consumers, corporations, the government, and military institutions
Meeting the needs of our customers is built into everything we do, and we do it with integrity.
- Honesty — We provide up-front pricing and honest representation of the condition of every piece of equipment.
- Attention to detail — Every shipping and storage container is personally inspected and photographed so you can make the best buying decision, whether in-person or online.
- Transportation — We provide reliable delivery options
- Experience — Our team can help you prepare so there are no surprises.
- Connections — Our nationwide network has a large inventory of shipping containers, and we can supply large orders or ongoing projects.
- Expertise on site — We perform all repairs and modifications in-house
