Buy a Shipping Container

Choose the Box that Works for You

1. TRANSPARENCY: You deserve to know the specific container you are getting so there are no surprises. You can choose your container at any of our locations. If the box you get does not match the description or the photos you are shown, we’ll pick it up for free.

2. SIMPLE PROCESS: You deserve a simple process. Our local team is here to set up your account, schedule delivery, and answer any questions you have about containers.

3. EXPERT DELIVERY: You shouldn’t have to be worried about how your container is delivered or who is doing the delivery. We deliver all of our own containers with our own highly trained drivers. We can even move your 20’ Box loaded from one place to another.

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY A CONTAINER

Choose the Size and Type that works best for you:

10 FOOT CONTAINERS

10 Foot Shipping Container for Sale

Modified container w/ Roll-up Door

10' Container w/ Rollup Door for Sale

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10 Foot Storage Container for Sale

w/ Cargo Doors and Lockbox

10' Storage Container for Sale

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Smaller Shipping Containers for Sale

6-foot, 8-foot, Pump-house or Garden Shed alternative

Smaller Shipping Containers for Sale

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20 FOOT CONTAINERS

20 Foot New Shipping Container for Sale

One-Trip Container

New 20-foot Shipping Container for Sale

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20 Foot Basic Container Office for Sale

w/ Insulated Steel Swing Door, Window, 2 Shelf Brackets, and Outlets

20' Basic Office Conex for Sale

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Used 20 Foot Container for Sale

A good amount of space for a little less money

Used 20' Container for Sale

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40 FOOT CONTAINERS

Double Door (doors on each end) 20 foot Container from Simple Box

40 Foot Double-Door or High-Cube Container for Sale

An extra Set of Cargo Doors or an extra foot Taller

40' Double-Door or High Cube Container for Sale

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New 40 Foot Shipping Container for Sale

One-trip Container that looks great and handles a

New 40' Container for Sale

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Used 40ft High Cube Container for sale by Simple Box

Used 40' Foot Container for Sale

Typically 12 or more years old, lots of dents, but lots of space

Used 40' Shipping Container for Sale

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4 REASONS PEOPLE CHOOSE TO BUY A CONTAINER

Shipping Containers are often the toughest, simplest, and most cost-effective storage solution. People who buy a shipping container or conex from Simple Box do so for 4 Reasons:

1. It is generally more cost effective and much faster than building a warehouse or shed.

2. Simple Box has good inventory of New and Used Shipping Containers for Sale at a variety of different price points to fit your budget (choose from different colors, conditions and sizes).

3. Because we are local, you can choose your own container and we perform all of our own container deliveries (we can even move other containers from place to place).

4. When you buy a container from Get Simple Box, you get storage needs solved in a hurry and for a reasonable price.

We believe that you shouldn’t have to pay monthly rent for something you know you want to keep long term. Get an asset that will last and hold value by buying a Shipping Container.

READY TO GET STARTED? HERE'S HOW:

Choose Ideal Delivery Date

Select Your Container

Enjoy Owning Your Storage Unit

Step-by-Step Container Delivery Process

Here is our easy, step-by-step process of how we deliver our containers. See the videos below for a visual reference on a delivery of a 20 foot and 40 foot container.

CHOOSING DELIVERY AREA

You’ll want to make sure that the area you want your shipping container placed is suitable (level and firm ground, clear of debris, etc).

BACKING INTO PLACE

Upon arrival, our expert drivers will back into the space where the container is to be placed. The driver will slowly set one end of the container on the ground, pull forward, and gently set the other end of the Box down.

SETTING ON GROUND

If dunnage is required to set the box on, the driver will set these wood blocks down in the correct spots before setting the ends on the ground.

20 FOOT CONTAINER DELIVERY

40 FOOT CONTAINER DELIVERY

HOW TO PREPARE FOR CONTAINER DELIVERY

Our primary goal is to make the Delivery process… simple! This includes limiting your need to prep.

However, we want to avoid bringing a big shipping container (or even small shipping containers) to a site only to discover that we can’t place the container on the ground. Therefore, you need to make sure that you have a suitable place in mind for your large or small shipping containers before we arrive.

THE IDEAL CONTAINER DELIVERY SITE:

FIRM GROUND
The ground must be flat and firm. If your preferred location is on soft ground or is slightly sloped, we recommend bringing in gravel or using lumber blocks to help make the space more container friendly.
OVERHEAD CLEARANCE
Make sure that there are no low-hanging wires, branches, or anything that might get in the way of delivery. We require at least 15′ of clearance for our trucks to deliver large and small shipping containers.
ROOM TO BACK IN AND PULL FORWARD
There must be room for the truck to safely pull in off the road, back into place, and then pull forward.
A 20ft container requires 70ft of space for the truck, and a 40ft container requires 140ft of space for the truck.
PERMISSION TO DELIVER
Try to plan for delivery on private property. We sometimes place small shipping containers on city streets in front of your home, but we’ll only recommend this option for a short period of time. We prefer to place them on private property to avoid any potential issues. If we do place your small shipping containers on a city street or other public place, it is always the customer’s responsibility to obtain proper permits.

Although we can sometimes deliver on short notice, we typically require at least a 3-days notice to deliver a box according to your ideal delivery date.

All appointments depend upon availability, and three days should give us enough time to fit you in during your preferred times.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CONTAINER DELIVERY

How much site prep is needed for delivering a container?

Answer coming soon!

Should I buy extra blocks or dunnage?

If the delivery area is on a bit of a slope, we recommend getting some gravel or several 12-inch 4×6 treated lumber blocks to help get the Box level and get some air-flow underneath the Box.

Can the container be set on railroad ties?

We do not recommend railroad ties as they are often uneven and we’ve seen a lot of people injure themselves trying to drag them around. Containers are made to carry all of the weight at the corners, so all you need is a block under the corner (the drivers carry some dunnage on the trucks).

How much room is needed for container delivery?

20-FOOT CONTAINER: For a 20 foot container, we need 70 feet for the tilt-deck truck to pull forward in a straight line.
40-FOOT CONTAINER: For a 40 foot container, we need 140 feet for the truck & trailer to pull forward in a straight line.

What are the delivery hours for Simple Box?

Our delivery team runs from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. We love it when we have at least 3 days notice, but we will do all that we can to get your delivery done on your ideal day(s).

Your Driver will call or text when they are on their way to your place.

Do I need to be present for delivery?

There is no need to wait around for us or to take time off work!

You do not need to be there for the delivery or pick-up as long as the delivery area is clear and we have a good idea of where you’d like the Box to be placed.

Some people leave a cone, lawn-chair, or brightly painted rock where they would like the doors to be placed).

Where does Simple Box deliver containers to?

We can deliver to most addresses in Washington State, Oregon State, and Arizona State. We can also move customers loaded to other states.

Sometimes for a delivery that is further away from one of our locations, it is more cost-effective for a customer to buy the Box so that they are not paying a round-trip fee to have us come pick up the Box when they are all done.

Feel free to give us a call to confirm whether we can deliver to your specific address and to schedule your delivery date.

What if the delivery driver gets stuck or can't deliver to my site?

Our drivers are amazing, but there are some times when a site just isn’t suitable, or a customer changes their mind.

If a customer’s ideal delivery location is not suitable, the driver will do all that they can to place the Box in an alternate nearby location.

We budget for up to 30 minutes at customer site to load or unload, and secure the container. Any additional standby or transport time will be billed at $100 per hour.

Any towing or repair bills resulting from insufficient site conditions will be sent straight through to the customer or delivery contact.

All Deliveries are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

How much Site Prep is needed for Delivering a Container?

To ensure a safe delivery, please make sure the ground is hard-packed gravel or some other improved surface (asphalt, concrete, etc.), there are no low-hanging wires, and you have enough space for the truck to pull forward from the back of the box.

Should I buy extra Blocks or Dunnage?

If the delivery area is on a bit of a slope, we recommend getting some gravel or several 12-inch 4×6 treated lumber blocks to help get the Box level and get some air-flow underneath the Box.

Can the container be set on railroad ties?

How much room is needed for container delivery?

20-FOOT CONTAINER: For a 20 foot container, we need 70 feet for the tilt-deck truck to pull forward in a straight line.
40-FOOT CONTAINER: For a 40 foot container, we need 140 feet for the truck & trailer to pull forward in a straight line.

LOCATION The great thing about a Container is that they can be delivered practically anywhere. We deliver to Businesses and Job sites in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Because transportation cost is the main factor that affects the price difference from one region to the next, you can expect the cost to Rent or Buy to be 10-20% lower the nearer you are to a major port city. Final delivery costs vary from city to city, but usually end up being $2-3 per mile.
SIZE & TYPE Conex come in standard dimensions that are 8 feet wide and either 10′, 20′, or 40′ long. See our Container Dimensions chart for reference. The more common and available the container size/type, the lower the price will be. Due to global supply chain fluctuations, some years used 40' containers are the cheapest of all, and other years (like in 2021) they are more expensive.
CONDITION & AGE Most new containers have only made one trip across the ocean. As such, they are generally in much better cosmetic condition and more valuable. Most used containers have are 12 or more years old (sometimes 30 or more years old) and have made many voyages across the ocean and on trucks and trains. As such, they are generally less expensive (often 20-40% less than a brand new container).

What are the delivery hours for Simple Box?

Our delivery team runs from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. We love it when we have at least 3 days notice, but we will do all that we can to get your delivery done on your ideal day(s).

Your Driver will call or text when they are on their way to your place.

Do I need to be present for delivery?

There is no need to wait around for us or to take time off work!

You do not need to be there for the delivery or pick-up as long as the delivery area is clear and we have a good idea of where you’d like the Box to be placed.

Some people leave a cone, lawn-chair, or brightly painted rock where they would like the doors to be placed).

Where does Simple Box deliver containers to?

We can deliver to most addresses in Washington State, Oregon State, and Arizona State. We can also move customers loaded to other states.

Feel free to give us a call to confirm whether we can deliver to your specific address and to schedule your delivery date.

What if the Delivery Driver gets stuck or can't deliver to my site?

Our drivers are amazing, but there are some times when a site just isn’t suitable, or a customer changes their mind.

If a customer’s ideal delivery location is not suitable, the driver will do all that they can to place the Box in an alternate nearby location.

We budget for up to 30 minutes at customer site to load or unload, and secure the container. Any additional standby or transport time will be billed at $100 per hour.

Any towing or repair bills resulting from insufficient site conditions will be sent straight through to the customer or delivery contact.

All Deliveries are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

SHIPPING CONTAINER DIMENSIONS & SIZES

The following diagram shows the standard container dimensions and sizes:

Dimensions	Width	Height	Length	Empty Weight
6’ Standard Container (combi container)	6' 6"	6' 3"	6'	1450 lbs.
8’ Standard Container (mini container)	7' 2"	7' 2"	8'	2100 lbs.
10’ Standard or Cut-Down Container	8'	8' 6"	10'	2900 lbs.
20' Standard Shipping Container	8'	8' 6"	20'	4800 lbs.
20’ Double Door Container	8'	8' 6"	20'	4800 lbs.
20’ High Cube Container	8'	9' 6"	20'	5200 lbs.
40' Standard Shipping Container	8'	8' 6"	40'	8600 lbs.
40’ Double Door Container	8'	8' 6"	40'	9000 lbs.
40’ High Cube Container	8'	9' 6"	40'	9800 lbs.
*SHIPPING CONTAINERS ARE MADE ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONAL ISO STANDARDS, BUT SOME BOXES MAY VARY IN SIZE OR WEIGHT.

Dimensions	Width	Height	Length	Empty Weight
6’ Standard Container (combi container)	6’ 6”	6’ 3”	6’	1450 lbs.
8’ Standard Container (mini container)	7’2”	7’ 2”	8′	2100 lbs.
10’ Standard or Cut-Down Container	8′	8′ 6″	10′	2900 lbs.
20’ Standard Shipping Container	8′	8′ 6″	20′	4800 lbs.
20’ High Cube OR Double Door Container	8′	8′ 6″ – 9′ 6″	20′	4800-5200 lbs.
40’ Standard Shipping Container	8′	8′ 6″	40′	8600 lbs.
40’ High Cube OR Double Door Container	8′	8′ 6″- 9′ 6″	40′	9000-9800 lbs.
*SHIPPING CONTAINERS ARE MADE ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONAL ISO STANDARDS, BUT SOME BOXES MAY VARY IN SIZE OR WEIGHT.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING A CONTAINER

How much do containers cost?

The price of a Container for Sale depends on a few variables:

LOCATION:
The great thing about a Container is that they can be delivered practically anywhere. We deliver to Businesses and Job sites in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Because transportation cost is the main factor that affects the price difference from one region to the next, you can expect the cost to Rent or Buy to be 10-20% lower the nearer you are to a major port city. Final delivery costs vary from city to city, but usually end up being $2-3 per mile.

SIZE & TYPE:

Small shipping containers will typically cost less than large shipping containers, but that is not always the case. Conex come in standard dimensions that are 8 feet wide and either 10′, 20′, or 40′ long. See our Container Dimensions chart for reference. The more common and available the container size/type, the lower the price will be. Due to global supply chain fluctuations, some years used 40' containers are the cheapest of all, and other years (like in 2021) they are more expensive.

CONDITION & AGE:

Most new containers have only made one trip across the ocean. As such, they are generally in much better cosmetic condition and more valuable. Most used containers have are 12 or more years old (sometimes 30 or more years old) and have made many voyages across the ocean and on trucks and trains. As such, they are generally less expensive (often 20-40% less than a brand new container).

What are containers made of?

ISO Containers (often called Conex Boxes in Industrial or Military settings) are made of thick Corten steel, with wood floor and heavy rubber door gaskets. They are built for storage, built to be moved, and built to last.

Are container floors safe?

Practically every good, food, and textile makes its way around the world in a Shipping Container. Thanks in large part to the country of Australia, newer container floors are constructed without the use of harmful pesticides. Newer container floors feature a marine-grade plywood that is made from a variety of hardwoods or bamboo. Container floors are water-resistant and exceptionally durable.

How long do containers last?

The modern Shipping Container was invented in the 1950's and has been continuously improved in the years since. Because they are built to withstand the harshest ocean conditions, containers are built to last for many years. It is quite common to see a 20-year-old container that looks in nearly brand-new condition, or to see a 40-years-old container that is still functioning well. As with any structure, when you own a container, you will want to make sure to keep it clean, painted, and maintained in order to maximize its life-span.

COMMON USES FOR A SHIPPING CONTAINER

Farm or Ranch Storage