How much are 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.

Where can I buy a shipping container?

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.

How tall is a shipping container?

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.

Can I put a shipping container on my property?

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.

How wide is a shipping container?

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

Can shipping containers be customised for specific needs?

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

Do you offer both new and used containers?

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

How secure are shipping containers for storage?

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

How many years do shipping containers last?

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.

Can I turn a shipping container into a shop?

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

Are shipping containers waterproof?

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.

Our Reviews

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Tim Nolan

"Great team to deal with. Kept up to date with price variations, advice given on transport etc. Free storage for a time after container purchase."

Carolyn Strooband

"Quick delivery, great service and excellent containers! We are happy with our purchase and will be back for another. Thank you Matt for providing a quality container at a great price."

Col Davy

"Awesome company to deal with ,fast reliable service ,polite staff great prices and the driver was helpful and patient thank you , l highly recommended this company😎"

Sarah Campbell

"Excellent! Service is super speedy, you are able to check out the container and receive photos beforehand and they get back to you. We enquired around at a few places but ABC was definitely the best by far."

Temujin

"Great customer service, prompt delivery, and good communication from the delivery driver."

Yasmin

"Experience was really good. I ordered a grade 3 container without viewing first and upon arrival I couldn’t be happier with it. The process to pick grade, purchase and organise delivery was made very easy by staff. The man who delivered my container was lovely, I had spray painted a line on the grass for an estimate for where the container would go. Jono had the container aligned perfectly straight on the line. He also went on to use his own paver to ensure the container was not extremely unbalanced."

Rebecca Lee Knudsen

"Honest reliable trustworthy"

Jean-Henri Beukes

"Professional, reliable and ease of service. No hidden fees and all round friendly staff."

Damian

"Alex was friendly and very helpful with professional service which was outstanding."

dan mason

Holly Orchin

"Matt was very helpful and professional from inquiry to delivery. We are so happy with the shipping container. Delivery was fast and reliable."

Paul Clement

"Thanks Again ABC Container Hire & Sales from the sales team to the Towing Company Harveys Towing no time wasted with good communication Thanks all Again ."

Russell Ingall

"Many thanks to Matthew and the team at ABC. The container was exactly as described and the service from start to delivery was awesome. Great people to deal with. 👍"

Peter Drazic

Alan Clarke

"Without doubt, this has been the best experience I have ever had when purchasing shipping containers. Alex, Marcel and the others in the team were totally attentive to my requirements and found me the best possible containers at a price that was 15-20% better than another two leading container trading companies that we also approached. ABC's container grading system is second-to-none and after looking at a number of containers of various grades it was clear that their system is dependable and consistent. I would not concern myself with inspecting individual containers in the future, their grading system proved to be fair and accurate. On this occasion, in 04/25, I bought two new-build containers of grades 8 and 9, and they have barely a mark on them, one was manufactured in 01/25 and the other in 03/25, so they are only 1 month and 3 months old - definitely single-trippers. One other thing worth mentioning, visiting their sales location in a very busy, working container storage yard, is a potentially dangerous activity with large machines, loads and trucks constantly moving around, but the staff were all very mindful of safety and kept a watchful eye at all times while efficiently allowing us to conduct the inspection to select our particular containers. I will certainly be buying from ABC next time. Thank you, fellas!"

Mark Taylor

"Excellent customer service, container selection and delivery skills outstanding for the challenging site conditions. Thanks so much ABC team"

Lee Hayter

"This last container I recently purchased from ABC and had delivered was the result of some research to find a better deal overall and to be honest very happy I stayed with ABC. Seamless and competent service and container was all they said it would be great work ABC complements to the Toowoomba team."

Peter Smoley

"Great service and very happy with our container."

Emily Coy

"The whole process from quote to delivery was a breeze, Jo and the team made it so easy. Prompt, friendly and professional. Highly recommend"

Mark Wearne

"Dan at ABC containers was great to deal with, the container as ordered was delivered earlier than advised which was great. It placed exactly where i needed it. Definitely recommend them and use them for future purchases!"

andy lea

rob botfield

"Great service from quote to delivery. Thanks heaps"

Wendy Stevens

"Great communication, friendly service and good advice on type of container we needed. Spot on thanks team!"

TeenChallengeQLD NLMC

"Trent and the team were Fantastic!!! Highly recommend ABC Containers."

john masloff

"Happy with the service and quality of the containers Delivery on time and although difficult access the driver was able to put them in the spot required"

HillBilly Tom

"Quick and easy"

Barry Noble

"ABC team is really helpful and knowledgeable about the products available. I will be recommending them to others and will be purchasing further containers from them. The crane truck that delivered the container was great and placed the container precisely where i needed it to be placed."

Kim Zarebski

"Very good service. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for shipping containers and delivery."

Jason Gillam

"Awesome to deal with, top quality container."

Wes Vidler

"Thanks Dan and Terry you service was great"

Brock Baker

"Jo was fantastic. Once Jo knew what kind of container I was looking for she emailed through photos and suggestions. I highly recommend to contact Jo to see if they have what you need."

Robert Meyer

"Not only a very professional but a competent operation from organising the purchase with Dylan to the driver Rowan, thank you. We required a cheap roughy,, but water tight etc, invited to the terminal to choose our own which we did and purchased a very cheap out of service roughy but will last us many years. Absolutely perfect. Regards Rob."

Bruce Upchurch

"I'm looking at the first container to buy the one I got the professionalism over the phone and at the depot in Townsville was absolutely great"

Nick Iocco

"Alex and team looked after us and spent time explaining a lot of unknowns during the process. We ended up purchasing 4 containers from him in total with no problems. Nick"

Shadows N Whispers

"Hassle Free, Stephen was easy to speak to and accommodating in every way. I can not recommend highly enough."

Michael Kearney

"Good service, the modified container delivered prior to agreed date in excellent condition, No complaints . I highly recommend"

Adam Green

"Smooth transaction. Great container and the delivery was hassle free."

Greg Shatte

"Great service easy to talk to nothing was hard delivery was good, was so easy on my side . would recommend ABC containers"

Idris Alkamraikhi

"The whole process was so easy! We were given all sorts of advice on where to get cheap shipping containers, how to transport them, where to put them etc. In the end we went with the industry leaders, competent management, and reliable products and services. ABC ticked every box. Thank you for great service, competitive pricing and quality goods."

Danny Srhoj

"Great customer service all round, Thanks"

Rebecca Noble

"Easy to work with from the start. I had many questions that were answered quickly and professionally. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you."

Kevin Plant

"Great communication, fair prices, professional and understanding. Always a pleasure talking to Claire & Jo!"

cheryl Cruff

"We went and looked at the containers before purchasing. Customer Service was excellent - Alex was happy to show us several containers of different grades. The container arrived on time and Joe the driver made quick work of unloading just where we wanted it. We would recommend ABC Containers. Very professional - Thanks guys."

Peta Pegler

"The crew at ABC Containers were amazing to deal with. Very helpful and nothing was a drama. Highly recommend."

Peter Do

"If you need anything to do with containers Dylan is the man. He's not only helpful, professional and friendly. He know exactly what you need and do it accordingly. Highly recommenced."

Bevan Darlington

"Quick response to questions and fast dilivery. Great price"

Emy Hallas

"I found Stephen very helpful in answering all my questions and had an excellent container delivered to my property within the week! Very efficient, great communication from the delivery company as well. I would highly recommend ABC Container Hire & Sales Toowoomba if you need a container. Kylie - Spring Creek Qld"

Wayne Lansom

Richard Meyer

"Helpful service. Container arrived on time and was placed with ease. I highly recommend this business..."

Pam Skinner

"I had a great experience. Stephen was a great sale person Pam."

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