Shipping containers including modifications
Shipping containers are modular, standardized metal boxes designed for the transport and storage of goods and materials. They are key elements in international maritime transport and logistics thanks to their universal form and uniform standard, which allows easy handling and movement using special equipment such as cranes and container ships.
Shipping containers are typically available in various sizes, such as 20 feet (referred to as “TEU” – Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit), 40 feet, and in some cases 45 feet, with standard widths and heights. These containers have a solid steel construction that is resistant to weather effects and mechanical stress during handling and transport.
Containers can also be modified and customized for specific purposes and needs. Modifications may include the installation of additional windows, doors, ventilation, lighting, electrical outlets, or air conditioning units. Containers can also be modified for special purposes such as refrigeration (refrigerated containers), heating (heated containers), storage of hazardous materials (ADR containers), office containers, or containers converted into shops, restaurants, or even accommodation facilities.
Shipping containers including modifications are all containers customized according to specific requirements. Containers can be modified and customized in various ways for specific applications. Modifications of shipping containers are most often made from classic storage shipping containers, which are also the most affordable and offer extensive possibilities for container modification. The 20-foot and 40-foot sizes are most commonly used for shipping container conversions.
What can such shipping container modifications include?
SHIPPING CONTAINERS INCLUDING MODIFICATIONS
Possible container modifications are very diverse and depend on the needs and requirements of the customer. These modifications can improve the usability and functionality of the container for specific applications, and thus bring added value as a flexible and effective solution for various industries, from maritime transport and trade to construction and events.
Modifications of shipping containers are carried out based on individual requirements. If you do not find exactly what you need in our offer, we produce custom-made modifications according to the customer’s wishes directly at our facility in Třebíč from all shipping containers we sell.
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Shipping container types
Roughly 80% of everything you own traveled to you inside a steel box. Shipping containers—also called cargo containers, ISO containers, or “conex” boxes—are the backbone of global trade, carrying about 90% of the world’s non-bulk cargo across oceans, rails, and highways. Yet a “shipping container” is not one single object. It is a family of specialized steel boxes, each engineered for a specific kind of cargo: some vent, some freeze, some open from the top, and some have no walls at all.
Where Can I Buy a 40ft High Cube Container?
A 40ft high cube container represents one of the most versatile and cost-effective storage and shipping solutions available today. Whether you are expanding warehouse capacity, starting a container home project, or need secure on-site storage for a construction site, knowing where to buy one — and what to expect — can save you thousands of dollars and weeks of frustration. This guide walks you through every aspect of purchasing a 40ft high cube container, from understanding what it actually is to comparing sellers, navigating delivery logistics, and handling permits.
How much does a 40 foot shipping container cost?
A 40 foot shipping container is the single most common large-format steel container in the world. Whether you are adding on-site storage, moving freight overseas, or converting a unit into a home or workshop, the first question almost everyone asks is the same: how much does a 40 foot shipping container cost?
The short answer is that a 40 foot shipping container price in the United States typically lands between $1,500 and $7,000 depending on condition, height, location, and delivery. Used, wind-and-watertight 40ft units often start near $1,500–$2,700, while a brand-new one-trip 40ft high cube can exceed $4,000–$6,500. The gap between those two ends of the range is wide because a “shipping container” is not one product—it is a graded commodity whose value shifts with its physical condition, its market, and even the distance from your site to a major port.
How to move a shipping container
Moving a shipping container is rarely as simple as “put it on a truck and drive.” A standard steel container weighs over two tons even when empty, spans 20 to 40 feet (or more), and has no wheels, no hitch, and no built-in way to attach to standard equipment. Whether you are repositioning a storage container across a jobsite, delivering one to a rural property, or relocating a loaded unit across the country, the method you choose determines your cost, your timeline, and whether the move succeeds at all.