Questions and answers about shipping containers

Our containers come in 6m (20ft) and 12m (40ft) lengths, and standard height and high cube configurations. Our smallest shipping container is a 6m (20ft) standard, this provides 33.2cu/m of space, enough room for the contents of an average three-bedroom home. For larger storage needs, a 12m (40ft) high cube container offers even more space, making it ideal for businesses or bulk storage.

*Use our handy shipping container volume calculator to estimate your shipping container size needs. See all dimensions on our container sizes & specifications page.

Standard sale and hire containers are typically delivered within 24 to 48 hours, while specialised containers, such as refrigerated, open-top, or modified units, may require extra planning and time. See delivery and transport.

Yes. New single-use containers have only carried cargo once, and are ideal for long-term storage, international transport, and modification projects requiring a pristine condition unit. See our grading criteria.

For purpose-built containers, we provide expert conversion and modification services from our Burpengary (QLD) depot. See our modification services.

Standard sale and hire containers are typically delivered within 24 to 48 hours, subject to transport availability. Specialised containers may require extra planning and time. See delivery and transport.

Call our team on 07 3888 3751 and we'll talk you through the delivery and collection times available for your site.

Call our team on 07 3888 3751 and we'll talk you through it, or see our modification services.

Ensuring a safe and legal placement location is essential for a smooth delivery. Containers cannot be placed on council footpaths or roads without a valid permit. Call our team on 07 3888 3751 and we'll talk you through what suits your site.

Call our team on 07 3888 3751 and we'll talk you through the options, or browse containers for sale.

Yes, but all hire agreements require a minimum 30-day charge, even if the container is returned earlier. You are welcome to use the container for a shorter period, but the full 30-day rental fee will still apply. See our hire agreements.

Call our team on 07 3888 3751 and we'll talk you through it, or read our hire agreements and terms.

Call our team on 07 3888 3751 and we'll talk you through it, or read our hire agreements and terms.

Customers can arrange to collect their shipping container from our Sydney depot, provided they have suitable transport. For other depots, call our team on 07 3888 3751 so we can have your container ready for collection.

For most storage, a general purpose container. They are strong, secure and perfect for storing tools, furniture, business inventory, and construction materials, in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft sizes. If your goods need a set temperature or are hazardous, choose a refrigerated or dangerous goods container. See container hire and self storage.

As long as your items do not need to be stored at a certain temperature (refrigerated goods or dangerous goods) and can fit into the container with ease, you can store them. Items our past and current customers have stored include:

• Excess inventory
• Files & archives
• Office furniture
• Tools & equipment
• Home furniture
• Vehicles & motorcycles
• Gym or cleaning equipment
• Keepsakes

See self storage.