Buyer Resources
Container Guides & Resources
Practical, no-nonsense guides from our container supply team — sizes and specs, condition grades, delivery and pickup, inspection, and long-term care.
Buying
How to Buy a Shipping Container
A practical, step-by-step guide to buying a shipping container in the United States or Canada — choosing size and condition, comparing quotes, delivery vs pickup, and avoiding common mistakes.
Read the guideShipping Container Dimensions & Specifications
Complete shipping container dimensions — external and internal measurements, door openings, tare weights, and cubic capacity for 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft High Cube containers.
Read the guideOne-Trip Containers: Why "Like New" Costs Less Than New
What a one-trip shipping container is, how it differs from new and used units, what it costs relative to used, and when the premium is worth paying.
Read the guideUsed Shipping Containers: What to Expect & How to Buy Well
What used WWT shipping containers look like, what the grade guarantees, what they cost relative to one-trip, and how to buy a good one with confidence.
Read the guideConditions
Container Conditions Explained: WWT, CW, IICL, One-Trip, As-Is
What WWT, cargo-worthy, IICL, one-trip, and as-is actually mean when buying a shipping container — what each grade guarantees, what it costs relative to others, and which to choose.
Read the guideContainer Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before You Accept
A practical inspection checklist for used and one-trip shipping containers — roof, floor, doors, seals, and the light test — plus what is normal wear and what is a defect.
Read the guideLogistics
Container Delivery Guide: Site Prep, Costs & Lead Times
How shipping container delivery works in the US and Canada — truck types, site requirements, lead times, permits, and how delivery pricing is quoted.
Read the guideContainer Pickup Guide: Collecting Your Own Container
How depot pickup works when you buy a shipping container — equipment requirements, what to bring, loading at the yard, and when pickup beats delivery.
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