Question: "What is the smallest size shipping container I can buy?"
Answer: Whatever one you are willing to pay for! :) Let me explain.
Two Little 10' Containers and a one trip 20' |
Okay, another question: "What? How can it be smaller, but more expensive?"
Answer: Let's start with where 10' containers come from. 10' shipping containers are sold to me as a new 20' duo-con. This is a special manufactured 20' container that is intended to be cut down, fabricated back together and painted. It is about 10-12 of labor. So one duo-con produces two adorable 10's-but the price goes up. In addition, there aren't any (commonly available) used 10's.
Here is a handy video I made about 10' containers:
20' Duo-con before we cut it down. |
There are even smaller containers. There are crazy configurations-like double doors (doors on each end), open sides, open tops and more. These are always produced new and geared to the portable storage market. We carry some items and others are available as special orders-just ask us.
One trip, 20' Double Door |
One more question: "Can't you make me a little used 10' out of a 20'? Then you would have two containers!
Answer: I wish it worked that way. Once you cut them in half, you must replace the steel header (frame) and the door. By the time we do that, we can just buy them new. We have and do create custom sizes-but we charge accordingly. The photo below shows a special fabrication we did for the TV show "Contained". The producers wanted a double door unit that looked old. We used two similar 20's to make this unit.
Custom-20' used, double door shipping container. |
One last bit of info-you need 60' of space to get a 20' dropped onsite. This gives our 30' truck room to put the conex down and pull away. We deliver with a roll back wrecker.
I sincerely hope this helps you as you sort out your storage needs. Call on us if we can be of service.
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ATLANTA SHIPPING CONTAINERS & TRAILERS
GA & Surrounding States
4485 Lilburn Ind. Way
Lilburn, GA 30047
Call Addie 678-380-9980
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CHARLOTTE SHIPPING CONTAINERS & TRAILERS
NC & Surrounding States
4024 Pine Grove Circle
Charlotte, NC 28206
980-475-1294
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