A Beginner’s Guide to Shipping Containers: Sizes, Pricing & Uses

Shipping containers have transcended the boundaries of logistics to become a highly functional item. Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to expand your logistics workplace or storage solution? Or a homeowner looking for an affordable storage space or workplace? Shipping Containers or Seacans can be a smart investment for you offering versatile functionality at affordable cost.
What are Shipping Containers or Seacans?

What are Shipping Containers or Seacans?

Seacans or shipping containers are large metal boxes used to ship large quantities of cargo across the oceans. These steel containers are built with highly durable materials that can withstand rough weather conditions and temperatures. As ocean and sea have salty water which accelerates metal corrosion these containers are made corrosion resistant to last longer. Let’s explore different container sizes.

Common Shipping Container Sizes

Seacans come in standard sizes which makes them easily stackable, movable and modification-friendly. Their build and design makes them popular in different sectors for multiplier purposes like storage for logistics, affordable housing or portable homes during emergencies, mobile offices or portable pop-up shops, etc.

Here are the most popular sizes for shipping containers:

10 Foot Shipping Container

• Dimensions: 10’ L x 8’ W x 8.6’ H
• Use Case: These containers are great for small storage, pop-up retail shops, Kiosk, mobile workplace, urban or backyard projects.
• Capacity: approx. 560 cubic meters

You can get 10ft containers at Hamilton Container Services and get them modified to suit your needs. Take for example a garden storage solution for the backyard, construction sites or a mobile office for remote work. In fact if you are looking for a retail shop to start your venture, opting these small containers is economical.

20 Foot Shipping Container

• Dimensions: 20′ L x 8′ W x 8.5′ H
• Use Case: These size seacans are commonly used as storage for logistics businesses, inventory for small businesses, and as portable container offices.

• Capacity: Around 33 cubic meters

If you are in search of a 20 foot shipping container, Hamilton Container Services will set you up with the best 20 foot container. Whether you wish for an affordable seacan to rent or buy, visit Hamilton’s website to get the best deals on shipping containers.

40 Foot Shipping Container

• Dimensions: 40′ L x 8′ W x 8.5′ H

• Use Case: Perfect for large cargo storage and transportation, modification of fully-functional homes and retail shops or inventory.

• Capacity: Approx. 67 cubic meters.

Are you in need of a larger sized container? A 40ft container for sale is the best solution for you. A popular container size for modified homes, shelters, retail shops, workspace and storage with higher capacity. Hamilton Container Services provide you the perfect 40ft container for sale or leasing in various sizes. Some of the containers they offer are:

• New high cube 
• Used high cube 
• New standard 
• Used standard
• New Standard Open Side
• New High Cube Open Side
• Heating Shack
• Mobile Offices

40 Foot High Cube Shipping Container

• Dimensions: 40′ L x 8′ W x 9.5′ H

• Use Case: These seacans are perfect when you need extra vertical space to transport large and tall equipment or items.

Take for example transporting or storage of large construction or automobile equipment that is expensive requires proper storage and transportation facilities to avoid damage and loss of money. At Hamilton, you can rent or buy used high cube seacans for short term needs. However, if you require a new one for a longer span of time they have multiple sized new high cube containers.

How Much Does a Shipping Container Cost?

Shipping container cost varies based on your needs. Take for example a new seacan in prime condition would cost more than a used one. Again, if you need a 40ft container for sale it would cost you more than renting a 20 foot shipping container.

If you wish to purchase a 20 foot shipping container locally then it will cost you more than exporting one from an overseas container manufacturer. Thus factors, like condition, requirement, location and size decides the final price of the container. 

Hamilton Container Services is a US-based shipping container manufacturer with more than 30 decades of expertise in the industry. Being a home-grown brand under the guidance of ex-Marine Corps Wally Hansan, this company offers high quality shipping solutions to the US military sections along with ComEd, and NICOR. You can enjoy various shipping containers, modification services along with delivery options across the country under one roof with Hamilton. 

Reach out to Hamilton to get a price quote for your container needs.

Popular Uses for Shipping Containers

Here are some ways you can use shipping containers:

1. Storage Units
2. Mobile Offices or Workplaces
3. Tiny Homes or Affordable Housing Solution
4. Shelter Homes
5. Pop-Up Cafes & Retail Shops
6. Construction Site Storage or Workspace

Conclusion

Shipping containers versatility helps modification that ensures multi-functionality. Additionally, seacans are eco-friendly and cost-effective resulting in a formidable solution for different businesses, commercial and homeowners needs. So, pick your choice of 10, 20 foot shipping container or 40ft container for sale or rent at Hamilton Container Services for all your container solutions.