Shipping Containers For Sale

Buy a Shipping Container FAQs

What is a Conex Box?

Conex is short for “container for export.” When you see Conex Box for sale, Storage Containers for sale, Freight Containers for sale, or Cargo Containers for sale it’s usually referring to the same product – an all-steel shipping container that’s used for transporting goods by sea container ship, truck or rail.

What are the most common sizes of storage containers for sale?

The most common sizes of shipping containers for sale are 20 feet and 40 feet long. They are a standard 8 feet wide and 8.5 feet tall. Except “High Cube” containers which are a foot taller at 9.5 feet tall. The common sizes tend to cost the least because there is a much larger supply of them available than rarer sizes.

Rare container sizes include: 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 15ft, 24ft, 45ft, and 53ft.

What is the largest shipping container for sale?

The largest shipping container for sale is the 53-foot High Cube which is 8.5 feet wide and 9.5 feet tall.  These containers are primarily used for transporting goods by rail.

What are the smallest Conex boxes for sale?

The smallest shipping containers are 6 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8.5 feet tall. 6ft containers are very rare. The 8ft and 10ft shipping containers are more common.

What are the grades of used shipping containers for sale?

The four grades of used sea containers for sale are:

• One-Trip (New)
• Cargo Worthy (CW)
• Wind and Water Tight (WWT)
• As Is

When you see “new shipping container for sale” it refers to a container that has made one trip across the ocean. As such, they are sometimes called “one-trip containers.”

And when you see “used shipping container for sale” it refers to two common grades: Cargo Worthy (CW) or Wind & Watertight (WWT). Both grades may have some minor dents and rust, but they will still protect your cargo from the elements.

How much does a shipping container cost?

Shipping container prices range from around $2500 to over $8000. The cost of shipping containers varies based on size, age, condition, supply and demand and modifications. The shipping container cost for small sizes may be more than larger containers because of supply and demand.

Is the delivery cost included in the listed shipping container price?

No, but container price quotes include all relevant fees like delivery, taxes, and so on.  Get a free quote here.

How long does delivery take?

Next day delivery is available in most of our service areas. 

How much does shipping container delivery cost?

The cost to deliver your container depends on your location’s distance from the depot. Typically, deliver prices start around $150 plus mileage that goes beyond the local area.

What common container modifications are available for purchase?

Dry Box also has modified shipping containers for sale. Here are some of the common modifications: 

• Shipping container offices
• Refrigerated containers
• Containers with roll-up doors
• Cabins & pop-up shops with windows and doors