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The most common sizing mistake we see isn't buying too small — it's buying too big "just in case." A 40ft container costs more to buy, more to deliver, and takes up a lot more space than most people realize once it's actually sitting on their property. Here's how to size it right. The Basic Numbers A 20ft container gives you a solid amount of enclosed storage — roughly the equivalent of a one-car garage. A 40ft container roughly doubles that footprint, giving you something cl

Short answer: yes, easily. Shipping containers are built to survive ocean crossings, stacked cargo ships, and extreme weather at sea — a Michigan winter is not asking much of the steel itself. But there are a few things worth knowing if you're storing or building with one here. The Container Structure Itself Corten steel — the material containers are built from — is specifically designed to resist corrosion and hold up under harsh conditions. Snow load, freezing temperatures,

This is the single most common question we get, and there's no universal right answer — it depends entirely on what you're using the container for. Here's some things to consider. What "New" Actually Means A "new" shipping container in this industry usually means a one-trip container — built overseas, loaded with cargo exactly once, and shipped to a U.S. port before being sold. It's not literally never-used, but it's about as close to factory-fresh as you'll get. Expect clean

If you've been shopping for a shipping container, you've probably run into a wall of unfamiliar grading terms: "Cargo Worthy," "Wind and Water Tight," "One-Trip," and "IICL." Of these, IICL is one of the most misunderstood — and often overlooked — grades, even though it can be one of the best value options on the market. Here's what IICL actually means, and why it might be exactly what you need. What Does IICL Stand For? IICL stands for the Institute of International Containe

How Much Does a Shipping Container Cost in Michigan? If you've started shopping for a shipping container, you've probably noticed something frustrating fast: prices online are all over the place. That's because "shipping container cost" depends on a handful of specific factors — condition, size, and most importantly where it's going! Here's what actually drives the price, so you're not guessing. What Actually Drives the Price 1. New vs. Used New (sometimes called "one-trip")