20ft, 40ft, 40ft high cube, open top and flat rack. Every used container is offered at a defined condition grade with inspection evidence — not described as "almost new".
They answer different questions, so we keep them separate. A new container buyer is buying specification and certification. A used container buyer is buying condition — and condition has to be evidenced, not asserted.
Standard dry freight is the bulk of what moves. Special equipment depends on the port and the date — confirm before you plan around it.
General purpose dry container. The default choice for dense cargo and for storage on tight sites.
Standard 40ft dry container. Better for voluminous, lighter cargo than two 20ft units.
High cube, one foot taller internally. Used where height matters more than weight limits.
Removable roof and tarpaulin, for cargo loaded from above or over-height pieces.
No side walls, collapsible ends. For machinery and out-of-gauge cargo.
Refrigerated, tank and other special equipment — availability is confirmed per enquiry.
Every used unit is described against a defined grade before it is offered. You know what you are buying before you pay, not after it arrives.
Photographs and the container number are supplied for the specific unit. "Almost new" is not a specification, so we do not use it.
We supply from several ports in China. Tell us the destination and we confirm the nearest depot, the available grade and the exact address.
CSC plates, export documents, and — if the container also carries your cargo — the SOC booking checked with the carrier before you commit.
These are the four grades we offer. They exist so that a used container can be discussed as a specification rather than a matter of opinion.
Manufactured to ISO specifications with a CSC plate. Either unused, or used for a single cargo movement and surveyed afterwards.
Fit to carry cargo: no structural damage affecting strength or weather integrity. May show dents, surface rust or previous repairs.
Weathertight but with cosmetic or panel condition that does not meet cargo standard. Sold for storage and static use.
Offered on the basis of what you see at the depot. Priced accordingly and not represented as cargo worthy or watertight.
Grades describe condition at the time of inspection. Final acceptance is on inspection at the depot — that is how used container trading works, and we would rather say so than imply a warranty that does not exist.
We do not publish a fixed depot list, because stock and addresses change by grade and by port. What we do instead is confirm the exact depot before you commit.
Where the container is going — a site, a terminal, or loaded with your cargo for export.
Which port is closest, what grade is available there on your date, and the exact pickup address.
Photographs and container number first, inspection at the depot if you want it, then the order is closed.
You collect from the depot. Simplest and cheapest where you have your own haulage.
Trucking arranged to your site. Rate depends on distance from the confirmed depot.
For containers moving as cargo: we handle delivery to terminal and, where agreed, ocean carriage.
Buy the container and use it for your own cargo. Carrier acceptance is checked before booking.
A new container is manufactured to ISO specifications and has not carried commercial cargo. A used container has been in service: it is structurally sound but will show the wear of previous loads — dents, surface rust, repairs or replaced panels depending on the grade. Used containers are widely bought for storage, conversion and one-way export, and they cost less. The key difference in practice is not age but condition, which is why we grade every used unit rather than describing it as almost new.
We use four grades: new, cargo worthy (CW), wind and water tight (WWT) and as-is. Cargo worthy means the unit is structurally sound, watertight and fit to carry cargo. Wind and water tight means it keeps weather out but may carry minor dents or surface rust and is not offered for cargo. As-is is sold on inspection with no condition claim. Each grade is stated before you commit, and the final acceptance is on inspection at the depot.
Yes. Inspection at the pickup depot is welcome and is the normal way to close a used container purchase. We provide photographs and the container number beforehand so you can check the specific unit rather than a representative image. If you cannot attend, we can arrange an inspection on your behalf and send the findings and photographs before you confirm.
We supply from several ports in China rather than a single depot. Tell us where the container is going and we will confirm which port and depot is closest, whether the grade you want is in stock there, and the exact address before you commit. Availability differs by port and by grade, so we confirm per enquiry rather than publishing a fixed list.
Yes, this is a common arrangement: the container is sold to you and then used as a shipper-owned container (SOC) for your own cargo. Two things have to be confirmed first: the carrier must accept the unit as SOC, and the container must meet the condition the carrier requires for that trade. We check both before booking.
Single units are possible, but what is available depends on the port and the grade you want. Volume orders are easier to fulfil consistently because stock can be reserved across depots. Send the quantity and destination and we will tell you what can be confirmed for your date, rather than quoting a blanket minimum.
Container type, quantity, grade if it is used, and the city the container has to reach. That is enough for us to confirm availability, the nearest depot, and a price for your date.