NEW SHIPPING CONTAINERS

New Shipping Containers For Sale

NEW Shipping Containers

Container Management Inc. offers an expansive selection of NEW shipping containers for sale within 200 miles of container depots throughout the United States.

Buy a NEW Shipping Container

Some people ask about buying a “brand new” shipping container. However, shipping containers are manufactured overseas.


Therefore, “NEW” shipping containers for sale in the United States have had a one-way trip from overseas, from a port near its manufacturing facility to a U.S. port.


In other words, these cargo containers were built overseas, loaded with products bound for the United States, and then unloaded here. This means that NEW shipping containers for sale have had a one-way, loaded move from the overseas manufacturer to the United States.


Therefore, a NEW shipping container is also called a “one-way” or, more commonly, a “one-trip” container. In shorthand, these may be abbreviated as “1-trip” or “1-T.”

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NEW Shipping Container Grade

Containers are assigned a shipping container grade. NEW is a container grade. You’ll want to choose a NEW shipping container grade whenever your container’s reliability, longevity, or aesthetics are essential.

Guaranteed When You Buy a NEW (One Trip) Shipping Container

Your NEW 1-T shipping container is guaranteed to:


  • Be wind and watertight
  • Include a floor without holes (usually a laminated, marine-grade plywood with steel cross beams underneath)
  • Feature fully functional doors

Appropriate Use of a NEW Shipping Container

Your NEW container will be suitable for storage or export. It will also be ready for modification if you choose to repurpose it.

Length of NEW Shipping Containers for Sale

NEW shipping containers are generally referred to by their lengths. Our inventory of one-trip steel containers includes many lengths.


However, the most common lengths for NEW shipping containers are:



  • 20-foot shipping containers
  • 40-foot shipping containers.

NEW 20-foot Shipping Containers for Sale

NEW Standard-Height 20-foot Shipping Containers

Most 20-foot shipping containers are available in standard heights. The standard external shipping container height is 8 feet, six inches. Because of the thick steel on all sides of a shipping container, the internal height of a NEW 20-foot shipping container is shorter than the external height by slightly more than 8 inches. Rarely, NEW 20-foot shipping containers may be available in the high cube height, which is a foot taller.

NEW 20-foot Shipping Container Doors and Openings

NEW 20-foot shipping containers for sale can come with different doors and dimensions. For example, NEW 20-foot containers may have doors at one end, both ends or one side.

Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 20-foot Shipping Containers

View the 20-foot shipping container sizes and dimensions for NEW shipping containers. They include:


  • External and internal dimensions (width, height, and depth)
  • Width and height of door openings
  • Key weight measurements, such as tare, stacking, racking, and floor strength

NEW 40-foot Shipping Containers for Sale

Standard and High Cube NEW 40-foot Shipping Containers

New 40-foot shipping containers are available in standard and high cube (HC) heights. The standard height of a shipping container is 8 feet, 6 inches. High cube shipping containers are a foot taller, 9 feet, 6 inches.


In some instances, the HC height is required. For example, a NEW HC container on the ocean can accommodate cargo stretching nearly 8 feet and 10 inches. When the shipping container is repurposed, the additional foot of height on a high cube container can accommodate HVAC, electrical, or other features.

Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 40-foot Shipping Container

View the 40-foot shipping container sizes and dimensions for NEW shipping containers:


  • External and internal dimensions (width, height, and depth)
  • Width and height of door openings
  • Key weight measurements, such as tare, stacking, racking, and floor strength


Similar to the NEW 20-foot shipping containers, the NEW 40-foot shipping containers can have an open side or double doors at one or both ends. They can also have an open side AND double doors at one end. Rarely, NEW containers may have an open top with a removable tarp.

Appearance of Your New Shipping Container

You can expect a one-trip or NEW container to have minor blemishes and forklift tire marks on the floor from loading and unloading the cargo. It will have the original factory paint. It may have a few minor dents or scratches.


A NEW, or one-trip, container is in the best condition available.

Shipping Container Cost: NEW

If you’re interested in a NEW shipping container, you may wonder about the cost.


The cost of shipping containers can fluctuate depending on many factors. Our shipping container experts work diligently to help you secure the optimal shipping container that meets your needs at the lowest cost.

Cost of NEW vs Used Shipping Container Grades

First, you can expect to pay more for a NEW shipping container than a USED shipping container. Sometimes, you may not need a “NEW” shipping container. A used cargo-worthy or wind-watertight grade can sometimes work just as well, saving you money.

Shipping Container Supply and Demand in a Given Location

Some U.S. cities may have a shipping container surplus. In this case, container costs may dip slightly in these areas. By contrast, others may have shipping container shortages. In part, supply and demand economics will dictate your shipping container cost.

Your Location From the Depot and Pick up or Delivery Costs

We offer options for you to obtain your container. If you can pick up your container from the Depot and safely transport your NEW shipping container, your price from Container Management Inc. may be lower. However, you’ll want to consider your overall cost: shipping container + shipping container delivery service.


Alternatively, we can include delivery within 150 to 200 miles. Usually, the closer you live to the Depot, the less you will pay for your shipping container transport costs.


Learn more about shipping container delivery.

Size of Your NEW Shipping Container

All other factors being equal, a NEW 40-foot shipping container costs more than a NEW 20-foot container. Similarly, a NEW 40-foot high-cube (HC) shipping container will cost more than a NEW 40-foot standard-height container. Occasionally, some unique container sizes may cost more—even if they are smaller. This depends on the demand and how rarely the type of container is available.

Volume and Loyalty Discounts on Shipping Containers


We can sometimes offer a volume discount if you order many containers at once or are a loyal, repeat customer. Just ask about special pricing.


Our skilled team of experts is ready to answer any questions. We’ll help you find a high-quality, NEW shipping container that meets your shipping, storage, or other needs—at an excellent cost. To ask questions or buy now, request a quote.

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