Container Sales

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that best fit your requirements.

Shipping Containers are a popular means of providing extra space both for short and long term storage solutions.

Shipping containers are available in all the major cities across Canada. Boxtainer Inc. has created partner relations with a network of major suppliers to supply shipping containers at competitive prices. The information below will you become familiar with industry terminology, container uses and sizes, frequently asked questions and common problems.

If your plans require containers for a long term or even permanently, it is probably better to purchase your container. But before you make your purchase please check for any municipal rules against using containers in your area. Please contact your local city government offices to determine if any local ordinances against containers exist.

There are many options when purchasing a container, they are available in a variety of sizes & types. The most common is a standard dry van container with a cargo door on one end. The dry storage containers are very prevalent with millions in circulation around the world. By far the most common are 20′ and 40′ Storage or shipping containers with options like; Dry, Insulated, or Modified containers, and in various sizes. Availability depends on your location, but in general it is easiest to find the 20′ and 40′ containers. When you stray from the common sizes & types you will pay premium and increase the risk of receiving a container in substandard condition.

Container Sizes & Common Uses

Besides the typical sizes that are designed for the shipping industry, companies often offer containers in other lengths, These containers are typically cut down to make other sizes in length. These often come in sizes as small as 10′ and range up to 45′ or 53′ with common height of 8’ 6″. The larger sized containers 40′ 45′ and 53′ are also often available as “high cubes”. High cube containers are 9’ 6″ high with a much larger total storage capacity.

Container Uses:
Jobsite Container Storage Pre build self storage facilities Construction Storage Mobile field office Tool Storage Overflow Equipment Storage Inventory Storage Work Area / Work Shops Emergency Shelters School Buildings, surplus supplies Firework stands Fire training facilities Military training Movable exhibition spaces Agriculture Storage Farm Equipment and supply storage Ranch Storage Paint Storage	Files, Books, Business Record Storage Sports equipment storage Snack bars, Concession stands Automobile Storage Tire Rack Storage Guard Shacks Hunting Shelters Driveway portable storage units Retaining walls Secure perimeter barriers Fencing and Storage Containers as Structures Wine, Vintner Storage Temperature controlled storage for food products Overflow Cargo Storage Field research storage Generator sound insulator Residential moving and storage

Container Uses:

Jobsite Container Storage
Pre build self storage facilities
Construction Storage
Mobile field office
Tool Storage
Overflow Equipment Storage
Inventory Storage
Work Area / Work Shops
Emergency Shelters
School Buildings, surplus supplies
Firework stands
Fire training facilities
Military training
Movable exhibition spaces
Agriculture Storage
Farm Equipment and supply storage
Ranch Storage
Paint Storage

Files, Books, Business Record Storage
Sports equipment storage
Snack bars, Concession stands
Automobile Storage
Tire Rack Storage
Guard Shacks
Hunting Shelters
Driveway portable storage units
Retaining walls
Secure perimeter barriers
Fencing and Storage
Containers as Structures
Wine, Vintner Storage
Temperature controlled storage for food products
Overflow Cargo Storage
Field research storage
Generator sound insulator
Residential moving and storage

Typical Dimensions
	Interior				Door Opening
	Height	Length	Width	Height	Width	Height
10′ Standard Dry Container	8’6″	9’3″	7’8″	7′ 9 7/8″	7’8″	7’5″
20′ Standard Dry Container	8’6″	19’3″	7’8″	7′ 9 7/8″	7’8″	7’5″
40′ Standard Dry Container	8’6″	39’5″	7’8″	7′ 9 7/8″	7’8″	7’5″
40′ High Cube Dry Container	9’6″	39’5″	7’8″	8’10”	7’8″	7’5″

Typical Dimensions
	Exterior			Interior			Door Opening
	Length	Width	Height	Length	Width	Height	Width	Height
10′ Standard Dry Container	10′	8′	8’6″	9’3″	7’8″	7′ 9 7/8″	7’8″	7’5″
20′ Standard Dry Container	20′	8′	8’6″	19’3″	7’8″	7′ 9 7/8″	7’8″	7’5″
40′ Standard Dry Container	40′	8′	8’6″	39′ 5″	7’8″	7′ 9 7/8″	7’8″	7’5″
40′ High Cube Dry Container	40′	8′	9’6″	39′ 5″	7’8″	8′ 10″	7’8″	8′ 5 1/2″
45′ High Cube Dry Container	45′	8′	9’8″	44′ 5″	7’8″	8’10”	7’8″	8′ 5 1/2″

Typical Dimensions
	Exterior			Interior			Door Opening
	Length	Width	Height	Length	Width	Height	Width	Height
10′ Standard Dry Container	10′	8′	8’6″	9’3″	7’8″	7′ 9 7/8″	7’8″	7’5″
20′ Standard Dry Container	20′	8′	8’6″	19’3″	7’8″	7′ 9 7/8″	7’8″	7’5″
40′ Standard Dry Container	40′	8′	8’6″	39′ 5″	7’8″	7′ 9 7/8″	7’8″	7’5″
40′ High Cube Dry Container	40′	8′	9’6″	39′ 5″	7’8″	8′ 10″	7’8″	8′ 5 1/2″
45′ High Cube Dry Container	45′	8′	9’8″	44′ 5″	7’8″	8’10”	7’8″	8′ 5 1/2″
20′ Refrigerated Container	19′ 10.5″	8′	8’6″	17′ 11″	7’6″	7’6″*	7”5″	7’3″
40′ Refrigerated Container	40′	8′	8’6″	37′ 11″	7’6″	7’6″*	7”6″	7’6″
40′ High Cube Refrigerated Container	40′	8′	9’6″	37′ 11″	7’6″	8’4″*	7”6″	8’4″

Typical Weights / Capacity
	Cubic Capacity	Tare Weight	Max Gross	Max Payload
20′ Standard Dry Container	1,165 sq. ft.	5,050	67,200	62,150
40′ Standard Dry Container	2,350 sq. ft.	8,000	67,200	59,200
40′ High Cube Dry Container	2694 sq. ft.	8,775	67,200	58,425
45′ High Cube Dry Container	3043 sq. ft.	9,810	72,800	62,990

Typical Weights / Capacity
	Cubic Capacity	Tare Weight	Max Gross	Max Payload
20′ Standard Dry Container	1,165 sq. ft.	5,050	67,200	62,150
40′ Standard Dry Container	2,350 sq. ft.	8,000	67,200	59,200
40′ High Cube Dry Container	2694 sq. ft.	8,775	67,200	58,425
45′ High Cube Dry Container	3043 sq. ft.	9,810	72,800	62,990
20′ Refrigerated Container	1,010 sq. ft. (967)**	6,503	52,800	46,407
40′ Refrigerated Container	2,051 sq. ft. (1959)**	9,700	67,200	57,450
40′ High Cube Refrigerated	2,380 sq. ft. (2,289)**	9,590	70,550	60,960

Container Sales

Shipping Containers are a popular means of providing extra space both for short and long term storage solutions.

Container Sizes & Common Uses

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