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Frequently Asked Questions
Boxhub has new & used shipping containers for sale in over 40 locations across the United States. We’ve made shopping for a shipping container easy through our online store — but if you’d prefer buying support from a shipping container specialist, our team is just a call, text, or email away.
Not sure which container is right for your needs? We’ve created this comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about choosing the right shipping container.
Nothing! "Conex box" and "shipping container" are terms that can be used interchangeably. There is no material difference between the two, as both refer to the same intermodal containers used for shipping goods worldwide.
Other names you might see while looking at shipping containers for sale online include “sea cans”, “marine containers”, “cargo containers”, and “freight containers.”
To learn more about shipping container terminology, consult our container terminology & definitions guide.
The smallest standardized shipping container available for sale is 20ft long, 8ft wide, and 8ft 6in high. 20ft standard containers are available for sale in both new and used condition.
It is possible to find 10ft shipping containers for sale in small quantities—and with a bigger price tag. That's because 10ft shipping containers are typically manufactured by cutting a standard 20ft container in half, resulting in a higher retail price to cover labor costs.
There are four categories of used shipping container you'll come across when shopping online. These include "as-is-" containers, "wind & watertight" containers, "cargo-worthy" containers, and "IICL" (or "multi-trip") containers.
- As-is containers are the cheapest used shipping containers available for sale. They may no longer be weatherproof or have doors that seal properly, and often come with no buying guarantees.
- Wind & watertight containers are the most popular used shipping containers up for sale. Wind & watertight units are guaranteed to be hole- and leak-free, with doors that seal properly and floors that are intact. It is generally acceptable for wind & watertight containers to have rust, dings, dents, forklift scratches, and stiff (but functioning) doors. Wind & watertight containers are no longer safe to be stacked, and therefore can no longer be used for international shipping.
- Cargo-worthy containers are very similar in age and condition to wind & watertight containers. However, they are still suitable for stacking, and can therefore be used for international shipping (with a valid CSC certificate).
- IICL containers, also known as "multi-trip" containers, have made around 3-4 ocean journeys before being marked for sale. Just like new "one-trip" containers, IICL containers sold online will typically come in dark blue, dark red/maroon, or beige.
The oldest shipping containers available for sale are "as-is" containers. These units are no longer guaranteed to be weatherproof, and may have holes, unsightly dents, and other structural issues.
Wind & watertight shipping containers are typically retired from shipping after 15-20 years at sea—sometimes longer. All of Boxhub's wind & watertight shipping containers come with a structural guarantee and money-back warranty.
Thousands of happy customers have chosen Boxhub as their container supplier of choice.
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