Used Shipping Containers
Cargo-worthy is the grade that does the work. It means a unit still certified fit to carry freight at sea — structurally sound, doors operating, floor intact — and every cargo-worthy unit is checked wind and watertight before it leaves the depot.
Cargo-worthy prices
| Size | Internal | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 10ft | 2.83m × 2.35m × 2.39m | 16m³ |
| 20ft | 5.90m × 2.35m × 2.39m | 33m³ |
| 40ft | 12.03m × 2.35m × 2.39m | 67m³ |
| 40ft High Cube | 12.03m × 2.35m × 2.70m | 76m³ |
Each quote confirms the container, delivery and GST for your job. Availability, condition and site access are checked before booking.
Being straight about it
It will look used, because it is. Expect surface rust, patch repairs, a repaint here and there, dents in the side panels and somebody else's shipping line still on the doors. None of that affects whether it keeps rain out. If the way it looks matters to you, that is a legitimate reason to buy new — it is just not a structural one.
When this grade is the right buy
The default choice for storage of almost any kind. If what is going inside needs to stay dry and you are not paying for looks, this is the grade to buy and there is very little argument for anything else.
How the three grades compare
| Grade | Sold watertight? | What it commits us to |
|---|---|---|
| New — single-trip | Yes — sealed | Unpatched steel, clean floor, seals that have never hardened |
| Used — cargo-worthy | Yes — checked wind and watertight | Structurally sound, doors operating, floor intact |
| As-is | No — not sold watertight | Disclosing the faults before you buy, not after |
Budget helps you choose a suitable container and understand the complete delivered quote. Compare the size, condition and delivery arrangements together.
The other sizes and grades are all on the shipping container prices page.
Cargo-worthy — common questions
What does cargo-worthy actually mean?
Cargo-worthy is the grade that does the work. It means a unit still certified fit to carry freight at sea — structurally sound, doors operating, floor intact — and every cargo-worthy unit is checked wind and watertight before it leaves the depot. It will look used, because it is. Expect surface rust, patch repairs, a repaint here and there, dents in the side panels and somebody else's shipping line still on the doors. None of that affects whether it keeps rain out. If the way it looks matters to you, that is a legitimate reason to buy new — it is just not a structural one.
How much is a cargo-worthy container?
Ask for a current quote for the size, condition and delivery location you need. We will confirm the container and transport charges together before booking.
Is it sold watertight?
Yes. Every cargo-worthy unit is checked wind and watertight before it leaves the depot, and new single-trip units are sealed. That check is about rain arriving from above, which is what a container has to deal with once it is sitting on your ground.
Can I see the actual unit before it arrives?
Yes. Photos of the actual container are available on request and sent before delivery. That matters most in used grades, where two structurally sound units can look very different from each other.
Get a delivered price in cargo-worthy grade
Container price and delivery price, quoted together, before anything is booked.
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