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Choosing A Size

Compare the practical format before you buy.

Check sizes, access, capacity and suitability before requesting a quote.

High tensile steel

Durable steel units good for storage.

Timber or panel floors

Timber or timber and metal panels.

Approximate dimensions

Measurements can vary slightly by unit.

Container Range

Available container sizes and types

Dry steel, office, high cube and reefer options.

6m x 2.4m pre-owned GP storage container - WWT C-grade, good for storage
6m x 2.4m pre-owned GP storage container - CW B-grade, good for export
6m x 2.4m new one-way GP storage container
6m x 2.4m new one-way HC storage container
6m x 2.4m pre-owned standard office container
12m x 2.4m pre-owned GP storage container - WWT C-grade, good for storage
12m x 2.4m pre-owned GP storage container - CW B-grade, good for export
12m x 2.4m pre-owned HC storage container - WWT C-grade, good for storage
12m x 2.4m pre-owned HC storage container - CW B-grade, good for export
12m x 2.4m new one-way HC storage container
6m x 2.4m pre-owned reefer container with PTI
12m x 2.4m pre-owned reefer container with PTI

3m

10ft

6m

20ft

12m

40ft

WWT

Wind and Watertight

CSC

Safety Approval Plate

CW

Cargo Worthy

HC

High Cube

GP

General Purpose

PTI

Pre trip inspection

Container Options

Main container formats

Main units for home, commercial, site and industrial storage.

Quote on request

3m / 10ft Containers

Compact dry steel containers for smaller storage loads.

  • 3m / 10ft format
  • Dry steel container
  • Storage-focused option
  • Available subject to stock

Quote on request

6m / 20ft Containers

General purpose storage size with multiple grade options.

  • Internal: 5.87m x 2.34m x 2.38m
  • External: 6.05m x 2.44m x 2.59m
  • 31m3 capacity
  • Approx. 2300kg
  • Floor area: 13.75m2

Quote on request

12m / 40ft GP Storage Container

General purpose storage container with practical high-volume capacity.

  • Internal: 12.02m x 2.34m x 2.38m
  • External: 12.20m x 2.44m x 2.59m
  • 67m3 capacity
  • Approx. weight: 4000kg
  • Floor area: 28.20m2

Quote on request

12m / 40ft HC Containers

High Cube containers with multiple grade options.

  • Internal: 12.02m x 2.35m x 2.70m
  • External: 12.20m x 2.44m x 2.89m
  • 76m3 capacity
  • Approx. 4150kg
  • Floor area: 28.20m2

Quote on request

Reefer & Converted Containers

Reefers with PTI and custom conversions on request.

  • 6m and 12m reefer options
  • PTI available
  • Conversions outsourced
  • Built to requirement

Container Grading

A, B and C grade suitability

Grades are based on appearance, rust, understructure, CSC plating and suitability.

Criteria A Grade B Grade C Grade
Condition CW - New one-way (Cargo Worthy) CW (Wind and Water Tight) WWT (Wind and Water Tight)
General Appearance Very good Medium Mediocre
Dents and Scratches None to minor Medium Heavy
Exterior superficial rusting None Minor to medium Heavy
Under structure Good Good to medium Good to medium
CSC Plated Yes Yes No
Suitability Exports / Transport / Storage Exports / Transport / Storage Storage