Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in New Orleans, LA
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the New Orleans area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the New Orleans area
Container Koala sells and rents shipping containers in New Orleans and across the New Orleans-Metairie area. Whether you need a box for a remodel, a business or a move, you can buy or rent a container and have it delivered by tilt-bed or flatbed. Send your ZIP code and what you need, and a real person will help you sort out size, grade and delivery. You deal with one person from quote to drop-off. Customers in Gretna, Westwego, Harahan and Kenner can request a delivered price the same way, by ZIP code.
Our containers come in 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube sizes, new (one-trip) or used. When you ask for a price, we match the size and grade you want to the yard closest to your ZIP code, so your container travels the shortest distance, and send you one delivered price. You deal with one person from quote to drop-off.
Tilt-bed or flatbed delivery
Most people choose tilt-bed delivery: the truck tilts its bed and slides the container straight onto your pad, so you need no equipment. If you have a forklift or crane on site, we can send the container on a flatbed instead and you unload it. How delivery works.
Keeping a container in good shape in New Orleans
FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orleans Parish in the top tenth of US counties for how often hurricane events occur. That rating is a reason to plan how the container is anchored before hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30, and to keep doors latched.
FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orleans Parish in the top tenth of US counties for how often heat wave events occur. Steel gets very hot in the sun; light paint, vents and shade help keep contents safe.
FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orleans Parish in the top quarter of US counties for how often tornado events occur per square mile. Severe storms are a reason to set the container on a firm, level pad and keep the doors latched.
For general care, vents help with condensation, and a firm, level pad keeps the box sitting straight.
How people use shipping containers in New Orleans
In New Orleans, shipping containers are used for jobsite storage for remodels and construction, business and inventory storage, and home storage during a move or renovation. A jobsite container keeps tools and materials close to the work. A business container gives you extra space for inventory. A home container gives you a place for belongings while a move or renovation is underway.
Local conditions to plan for
Storms and anchoring
A container is heavy but can still shift in extreme wind or flooding. Ground anchors or tie-downs are common in storm-prone areas, and some local rules require them for certain placements.
Humidity and condensation
Warm, humid air condenses on cool steel. Roof or wall vents, a few moisture absorbers and keeping stored things off the floor on pallets protect what is inside.
Placement rules
Rules for containers on private property are set by your city or county, and sometimes your HOA or deed restrictions. Some places treat a container like a shed; others have rules on size, placement, screening or how long it can stay. Check with your local planning or zoning office before delivery. See container rules in Louisiana for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around New Orleans
- 20ft standard container: 20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
- 40ft standard container: 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
- 40ft high cube container: 40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H
- 10ft container: 10' L x 8' W x 8'6" H (availability varies, ask us)
Your price in the New Orleans area
Container prices move with the size and grade you pick, what is in stock at the yard nearest to you and the distance to your site. Tell us your ZIP code and how to reach you, and you'll see the delivered price for your exact address. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.
- Container and delivery in one price
- Tilt-bed (set on the ground) or flatbed (you unload)
- Nothing is ordered until you approve it
Delivery checklist
- A straight, clear approach: roughly 60 to 100 ft for a 20ft, 100 to 150 ft for a 40ft
- About 12 ft of width, and no low wires or branches overhead
- Firm, level ground at the drop spot, ideally gravel or blocks
How delivery works · Site prep
Renting instead of buying
Need storage for a few months, a move or a job in the New Orleans area? We also rent containers by the month, delivered by tilt-bed and picked up when you're done. Rentals are quote-based: ask for a rental quote with your ZIP code and we'll confirm availability with it.
Tell us your ZIP code and what you need, and you'll get the delivered price for your address.
Get your priceQuestions people ask
Can I buy or rent a shipping container in New Orleans?
Yes. Container Koala sells and rents shipping containers in New Orleans. Send your ZIP code and what you need, and a real person will help you choose a size and grade.
How do I get a delivered price in New Orleans?
Send your ZIP code and what you need. A real person checks vetted options that serve that ZIP for the size and grade, books tilt-bed or flatbed delivery and sends one delivered price.
Can I use a container on a jobsite in New Orleans?
Yes. Jobsite storage for remodels and construction is a common use. Tell us about site access and ground conditions so delivery can be planned.
Is a high cube container worth it?
A 40ft high cube is taller inside than a standard 40ft, so it suits tall items, shelving and workshops. Whether it is worth it depends on what you store and how you plan the site; compare it with the 40ft standard and ask for a quote.
Get your price in the New Orleans area
Start with your ZIP code. A real person checks stock at the yard nearest to you and sends the price for your container delivered to your site. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.