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Shipping Containers for Sale in Boston, MA
Need a shipping container in the Boston area? Check out the new and used containers available for sale in Beantown and beyond. When you’re ready to talk, fill in the form—your local container expert will be in touch.
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What kind of shipping containers are available for sale in Boston, MA?
The best part about living in and around Boston? Call us crazy, but we don’t think it’s the Bruins—it’s the access to a huge selection of shipping containers for sale. Being home to New England’s only container terminal means there’s no shortage of conex options, making Boston’s shipping container scene almost as good as its food, culture, and sports scenes.
Shipping containers for sale in Boston include:
- • New (one-trip) shipping containers that have shipped a single cargo load across the ocean.
- • Used (wind and watertight) shipping containers now retired from shipping—but great for static land storage.
- • Specialty containers, such as open-side and side-door boxes—ideal for creating modular booths and kiosks.
- • Refrigerated containers, or “reefers,” that provide a climate-controlled environment for fresh produce, chemicals, and more.
If you’re considering building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or a mobile office near Boston, Boxhub also has cargo container modifications available for delivery throughout Massachusetts and its surrounding states. You can check out our full catalog of containers and mod kits here.
Where do shipping containers in Boston come from?
Thanks to Boston’s robust commercial trade infrastructure, there’s always a steady flow of intermodal containers coming through the area by road, rail, and sea.
By Sea: Boston’s legendary port is home to Conley Terminal, the only full-service container port in New England. After years of steady modernization led by the Massachusetts Port Authority, it can now service ships carrying up to 15,000 20ft shipping containers.
By Road: Boston’s four major highways (I-90, I-95, I-495, and I-93) support thousands of commercial vehicles daily, sustaining the steady movement of goods from businesses in South Boston, Dorchester, Allston-Brighton, and beyond.
By Rail: Though the number of industrial rail terminals in Boston has declined in recent years, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to improve rail access statewide, eliminating over 10,800 truck trips each year and supporting the smooth egress of shipping containers from Boston’s waterfront.
How are Boston businesses using shipping containers?
Businesses in and around Boston use shipping containers to try new business ideas, open new locations, and sometimes just store things securely! Here are some top industries in Boston that use shipping containers in their daily operations.
Boston’s construction companies (a whopping $7.6 billion industry statewide) buy conex boxes for job-site storage, keeping equipment and materials safe from rain, rodents, and thieves. Conex boxes can also be retrofitted as on-site mobile offices—and even job-site washrooms!
There are over 64 universities in Metropolitan Boston. Many facility managers overseeing academic institutions, including high schools, use shipping containers to store classroom furniture, sports equipment, and other bulky items.
Boston’s booming aquaculture and shellfish industries use refrigerated sea containers to keep their catches chilled—essential for trucking their high-demand produce nationwide. Lobster roll, anyone?
Meet your Boston sales representatives
Derek Takeuchi and Joseph “Joey” Miller are your Boxhub sales representatives on the East Coast. This is a team second only to the Red Sox—with strong roots helping businesses in construction, retail, automotive, and manufacturing with their storage container requirements.
Derek and Joey have overseen hundreds of container deliveries in New England. They’ll provide you with expert guidance on buying shipping containers. When you’re ready to order, either Derek or Joey will manage the process from purchase to delivery—and they’re always a text, email, or phone call away.
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Boston has explicit guidelines around shipping container placement to make sure container structures look good and integrate well with the surrounding neighborhood. If you’re looking to build a shipping container home (or embark on a similar project) in Boston, consult the Inspectional Services website to make sure your plans adhere to Boston’s building codes and zoning laws.
We know a lot about containers and container placements here at Boxhub—but we’re not experts on building permits or zoning guidance. Always consult your local government’s rules and regulations before embarking on a container construction project.
Boxhub operates in over 45 markets nationwide. Our other depots on the East Coast include Baltimore, Newark, Norfolk, and Charleston.
With a little imagination (and a review of local rules and regulations!) you can use your Boston-sourced shipping container for almost anything. That includes:
• Storage: By far the most popular use-case for shipping and freight containers in Massachusetts. Shipping containers can be easily transformed into commercial self-storage units or warehouses, keeping your wares protected from Beantown’s rain and snow.
• Building: Thanks to their strong, modular character, new (one-trip) shipping containers are a popular choice for the fast construction of mobile offices and tiny homes.
• Shipping: ISO containers can be safely used for shipping commercial goods or relocating personal items—just make sure to ask Boxhub for a CSC certification when you purchase your container. Cargo ships at the Port of Boston will not accept shipping containers without a CSC certificate.
• Land Transport: No sea? No problem. Shipping containers are still an excellent option for the quick and painless transportation of goods state- and nationwide. If you’re planning a long-distance haul with your container, you’ll also need a CSC certification. Ask your Boxhub representative for more information before you purchase a container.
Need a new or used shipping container in Boston, MA? Look no further than Boxhub. We deliver across Massachusetts and into New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, and beyond. Simply give us a call or fill out this form—we’ll get back to you and guide you through the process.
Prices fluctuate weekly based on local supply, demand, shipping costs, and other external factors. Typically, a used 20ft container costs anywhere from $1,295 to $2,595 (or more), and a used 40ft usually ranges from $1,595 to $3,995. Check out our online catalog to see today’s prices. You can even sign up for price alerts to take advantage of price drops.
Yes, you can build a shipping container home in Boston, provided you adhere to the city and state building and zoning codes. We highly recommend consulting with your insurance company to secure the necessary coverage.
Boxhub’s sales representatives will always make sure you get the best deal possible. They’re also pros at negotiating special rates for wholesale and repeat purchasers. To see if you’re eligible for any specials or discounts, give us a call at 1-888-775-6621.
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