8ft General Purpose Shipping Containers

Shipping containers come in varying shapes and sizes. This means that the price will vary from box to box depending on your requirements. The price of shipping containers also goes up and down similar to the stock market, so the only way to get accurate pricing is to ask for a quote from a trusted shipping container supplier, such as ABC Container Hire & Sales.

There are a variety of options out there for places to buy shipping containers, each offering different prices. If you would like to buy a shipping container, ABC Container Hire & Sales has you covered. We stock almost every type of shipping container you could dream of, and all at competitive prices. Get a quote now.

Shipping containers come in a couple of common heights. These sizes are standard height and high cube, 8.5ft tall and 9.5ft tall respectively.

Yes! You can purchase or hire a shipping container to put on your property, however there are some laws surrounding the placement of the container, and you should do your own research before purchasing or hiring a shipping container.

Shipping containers all come in a standard width of 8ft wide (2.43m).

Yes, we offer modification services to tailor containers to your particular requirements, whether for storage, office space, or inventive projects.

Our inventory includes a wide variety of new and used containers to fit various budgets and purposes.

Shipping containers are made from durable, corrosion-resistant steel and provide exceptional security for your belongings against theft and harsh weather conditions.

Shipping containers, given regular maintenance will last around 25 years. If you refurbish them and give them extra care, they can last even longer than this, making them an ideal long term solution.

Yes. ABC offers an extensive range of shipping container modifications, allowing you to craft the perfect shop for your small business.

Shipping containers are generally waterproof, depending on their age and general condition. When coming in or out of a depot at ABC, they go through professional inspections to make sure that you're getting exactly what you pay for. All of our containers are waterproof from grades 2 to grade 10, however grade 1 containers may not be waterproof, and are priced as such. For information on our shipping container grading, read our shipping container grading page.