Used General Purpose Shipping Containers For Sale

A used shipping container will provide all the same benefits as a new container and keep your possessions dry and safe from theft if locked correctly.

Any structure constructed with steel is inevitably susceptible to corrosion. Shipping Containers generally corrode in the roof before the side walls as this is where water can pool. If a container is not correctly maintained, it will eventually experience roof corrosion and leak.

Containers are designed to sit on their four corner posts, so the only essential requirement is that the ground is firm and level to prevent twisting of the doors, this is known as racking and can only be correct by re lifting the container and placing it back down again.

If the container is going to remain in a static position for an extended period, we do recommend putting a paving sized block (concrete or treated timber) under each corner to allow for airflow under the container.

Container Traders highly recommend placing shipping containers level, to ensure easy opening of the doors - if your container is not level there could be too much weight on the hinges which will affect the easy opening of the doors. At the same time, we recommend the containers should be sitting off the ground on level blocks (say sleeper logs for example) to allow air flow through the floor and air circulation around the container.

Only if you require the container to travel via rail or sea. If the used shipping container is going to be static (remain in one place) then the answer is "no".

Used Shipping Containers require minimal maintenance, although there is a requirement to regular check the roof for water pooling and damp leaf build up & check for any corrosion starting to form. If you have corrosion forming this will eventually causing leaking so its best to remove this and apply rust kill to the area.

The door hinges will also require regular greasing to ensure they do not cease.

Shipping Container flooring is 28mm thick and built to withstand a high volume of forklift traffic Shipping Container flooring is 28mm thick and built to withstand a high volume of forklift traffic

The standard side wall corrugation of a shipping container is (25mm) 1 inch.

The corrugation depth of the front wall (opposite the containers two back doors) is 2 inches (50mm).

Shipping Containers are manufactured with Corten Steel. Corten Steel is a special steel blend that enables it to form water resistant layer of rust when the container is dented or scratched.

Used Shipping Containers are cheaper than new Shipping Containers with all the same functionalities. If you are on a budget and need a secure dry storage solution a used Shipping Container is the ideal option.

All Shipping Containers can be modified, although we recommend considering the additional investment in a New Shipping Container as they are straight unbent walls and will present a lot better once fitted out.

Yes, in fact Shipping Container prices fluctuate yearly, thus dependant on when you buy and when you resell your container in some instances you can get more than what you paid for the container.

The best way to remove odours from the containers is to remove the containers content, sweep the container clean and wash the container internally with septic odour control substance. Once you have completed, leave the container open for a day or two to completely dry and the odour should be gone.

Yes, Shipping containers are constructed from Corten steel, which is an alloy of iron and is susceptible to rust. Although marine grade steel has anti-corrosive properties, when faced with the harsh environments of the salt air rust will eventually occur.

The Tyne pockets are 360mm wide x 150mm high.