Container grade

New (one-trip) shipping containers

Built new, shipped loaded once, then retired. As close to new as containers get.

A near-new beige one-trip shipping container with crisp, clean paint

What "new / one-trip" means

A one-trip container was manufactured, loaded with cargo for a single ocean voyage, unloaded, and sold. It has not spent years in service.

If the container will sit next to your house, be modified, or needs to look good for a business, one-trip is the grade to pick. It costs more, but you are paying for decades of life ahead of it rather than behind it.

One-trip boxes are where you find the options: high cubes, double doors and open sides are mostly built new.

What to expect

Clean, even paint and straight panels
Doors that swing and seal easily
A clean, dry floor
Possibly a few small scuffs or scrapes from that one trip

What it isn't

It is not showroom perfect: handling marks happen
Exact paint color depends on what the depot has

Best for: Visible spots near the house, conversions and workshops, and anyone who wants the longest life.

A gloved hand shining a flashlight into the corner of an empty container to check for leaks — On delivery day, step inside, close the doors and look for daylight. That's the simplest wind-and-watertight check there is.

Typical delivered prices for this grade

20ft standard: $3,900 to $6,000 (estimate)
40ft standard: $5,200 to $7,500 (estimate)
40ft high cube: $5,500 to $8,000 (estimate)

Your exact price depends on your ZIP code, distance from the depot and stock. What affects the price.

Other grades

Cargo-worthy (used): Used, but structurally sound enough to be judged fit to carry cargo when it was inspected.
Wind and watertight (used): The budget grade. Retired from shipping, cosmetically worn, but keeps wind and water out.

Sizes available in this grade

Shipping container sizes compared: outside and inside dimensions, door opening, floor area, volume and weight
Spec	20ft standard	40ft standard	40ft high cube	10ft (ask us)
Outside (L x W x H)	20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H	40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H	40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H	10' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
Inside (L x W x H)	about 19'4" x 7'8" x 7'10"	about 39'5" x 7'8" x 7'10"	about 39'5" x 7'8" x 8'10"	about 9'3" x 7'8" x 7'10"
Door opening	about 7'8" W x 7'5" H	about 7'8" W x 7'5" H	about 7'8" W x 8'5" H	about 7'8" W x 7'5" H
Floor area	about 150 sq ft	about 300 sq ft	about 300 sq ft	about 70 sq ft
Volume	about 1,170 cu ft	about 2,390 cu ft	about 2,690 cu ft	about 560 cu ft
Empty weight	about 4,800 to 5,100 lb	about 8,000 to 8,400 lb	about 8,600 to 8,900 lb	about 2,500 to 3,000 lb

Typical figures. Exact dimensions and weights vary a little by manufacturer and age. 10ft containers are not a standard shipping size, so their specs vary more.

Questions people ask

What does new / one-trip mean?

A one-trip container was manufactured, loaded with cargo for a single ocean voyage, unloaded, and sold. It has not spent years in service.

What should I expect from a new / one-trip container?

Clean, even paint and straight panels. Doors that swing and seal easily. A clean, dry floor. Possibly a few small scuffs or scrapes from that one trip. It is not showroom perfect: handling marks happen. Exact paint color depends on what the depot has.

Can I see the actual container first?

Sometimes. Many depots can send photos of the actual unit; some sell by grade only. We tell you which applies and ask for photos whenever they are available.

Get one delivered price for your container

Start with your ZIP code. A real person checks depots near you and sends the exact price for the container delivered to your site, usually within one business day.