How to Buy a Shipping Container From Cargo Containers?
If this is your first time buying a shipping container, it can be a confusing process. Here at Cargo Containers, we aim to make that process as smooth and hassle-free as possible. Storage containers – modular, stackable metal containers that store and convey goods for transport – are typically available in a variety of sizes.
Built for durability and resistance to salt and moisture, shipping containers are an ideal way to ship your goods by truck, boat or train. They are typically made of heavy-duty steel that can withstand the harshest of weather conditions.
Purchasing a shipping container isn’t as easy as you may assume. You can’t just head on down to your local port or rail depot asking to buy one. These areas are extremely busy and congested; plus, these places don’t actually own the containers. You have to buy them from the shipping container provider first. That’s where Cargo Containers comes in.
Considerations
Our shipping containers come in the following sizes:
10’, 20’, 40’, 40’ high cube, 45’ high cube
Here are some tips:
- Decide how long you need to use the container. If you need storage for a couple of months, you could rent a container. If you need it for the long term, it’s best to buy.
- Think about size. There’s a big difference between a 20-foot container and a 40-foot container, and you don’t want to pay for more than you need.
- Know the lingo: It’s important to research the various conditions and options that are available for shipping containers. If you don’t mind buying used, be prepared that the container could be anything from well-worn to relatively new. There are several different types of containers, such as “wind-water-tight,” modified, as-is, no-shipping label (single color, no logo), factory paint (freshly painted), and cargo-worthy (inspected by a cargo surveyor).
- Research prices and get a few quotes.
It’s important to have someone on your side to manage the transaction for you or help you navigate the process of buying a shipping container. Cargo Containers can assist you in your decision, whether you are looking to buy or rent. Call us today at (855) 622-5671.
