You can find shipping container dimensions for all our available sizes on our Buyer's Guide page.
Supply and Demand: The demand for 20-foot containers might be higher in certain regions or industries. For instance, smaller businesses or those with limited space may prefer 20-foot containers, driving up their price due to higher demand compared to 40-foot containers.
The biggest issue with tough doors is an uneven door frame. If the ground underneath the door frame is uneven, or the container is loaded heavy to one side, or on a surface that causes it to bend or twist, the doors won’t open and close properly. Container doors are built to be opened and closed when the container is sitting squarely on a chassis.Over the course of 20′ or 40′, it’s possible for a container to twist just enough for the door frame to be out of whack. Placing wood blocks under the door frame at the corner posts is the best way to solve that problem before it starts. You can also use an industrial lubricant on the hinges and work the doors back and forth for a few minutes to loosen them up.
The customer has the right to refuse delivery if for some reason the container does not meet the criteria requested at purchase. Our goal is to give you a realistic idea of what you’re getting up front. Check out our sample photos and read about the process before purchasing a container for the first time. If the container is rejected because the truck cannot safely drop the container exactly where you wanted it, the customer will be charged for trucking as well as a re-stock fee of 15% (when applicable).Neither you nor Nomad Containers wants the container to be rejected at delivery. Please make sure you see our container gallery and have a full understanding of what you’re getting before you purchase for the first time. If you’ve looked at everything on the site, and you’re still not sure, give us a call. We’re always happy to help.
Containers are store in stacks by the hundreds at container depots and are pulled from the stack once you order is confirmed. Because depots are so busy, they don’t have the ability to send pictures or let customers select from a wide variety of container options. We therefore can’t send you pictures of the exact container you will receive. Additionally, not every container in the stack is for sale (over 95% of containers at depots are still being used for cargo). Unfortunately, this means that we’re unable to allow customers to pick a specific container. We do guarantee every container we sell and do our best to set realistic expectations as to what your container will look like. Please take a look at our sample photos and videos of each container condition.
One Trip containers sometimes have a paint or chemical smell because they’ve had their doors closed for 99% of the time since being built. If you buy a One Trip container and it has a paint smell, we recommend leaving the doors open for a few days to let it air out. If you’re still having issues after that, give us a call, but letting the container air out usually does the trick.
Similar to one trip containers, used containers have their doors closed with minimal air circulation for 99% of their existence. It’s not uncommon for a container to have a lingering odor, and it can usually be resolved by opening the doors and letting it air out (industrial strength odor neutralizers also help, and can be purchased at most hardware stores). If you’ve ever been in a semi-trailer, your container will probably smell similar to the inside of a semi-trailer.
Yes!! Absolutely!! we partner with a number of freight forwarders that have competitive rates for all your container transportation.
Absolutely! Send us an email or text with your requirements and we would be happy to assist.
Absolutely! Send us an email or text with your requirements and we would be happy to assist.
Our delivery truck needs 120 linear feet to deliver 40 & 45ft containers and 75 linear feet to deliver 10 & 20ft containers. Both truck types need clearance from obstacles of 12 feet wide & 13.5 feet high (up to 16ft high when tipped at delivery). See Delivery Info for more.
Check out Delivery Info for an overview and the delivery process. The most important thing is to have enough room for the truck to drop the container. 20 & 10ft containers require 75 linear feet of space, while 40 & 45ft containers require 120 linear feet of space. If a 20′ container is delivered on a semi (for instance if multiple 20’s are being delivered on the same truck) please account for the additional space. If delivery is rejected due to the driver being unable to safely back into the location, the customer will be charged for trucking plus a re-stock fee of 15%, so please make sure you have adequate space at your location.The location also needs to be level. You can either lay concrete or gravel, or you can place railroad ties or blocks capable of supporting the container. A good rule of thumb on railroad ties or blocks is to have on under each end and then additional blocks every 10′ or so (depending on your surface area). A level surface is crucial to doors lining up, so blocks are a good idea to have in place. Nomad Containers does not provide blocks, so please make sure you have your site ready at delivery.
We’re happy to load your truck at the depot if you have the proper equipment to safely transport a shipping container (if you don’t have a truck capable of safely hauling a container, we can help you with delivery). After purchase, we will provide you with a release number and pick-up information. You can then go to the intermodal depot on the release and have the container loaded on your truck. Please be aware you are required to comply with all DOT and OSHA rules while at the intermodal depot and Nomad Containers cannot be liable for any issues during transport.
We take your online security seriously!! All payment processing happens through our secure 3rd party, Stripe. Nomad Containers uses stripe because they are industry leaders in eCommerce transactions. Stripe is trusted by companies like Pinterest and lyft for processing online payments. Beyond the payment, our website is validated with the high level SSL encryption. Because all of our payment processing is managed by third parties, Nomad Containers doesn’t keep information regarding your credit card or payment method on file. (only enough to identify your transaction). Our goal is to ensure a high level of transaction security for all of our customers.
We offer a 5% volume discount for multi-unit orders that’s calculated at checkout. We can offer deeper discounts for customers who plan to purchase more than 10 shipping containers at a time. If you’d like pricing for a large volume order, please contact us.
We do not charge sales tax if the buyer is tax-exempt a form must be provided to Nomad Containers prior to purchase; please contact us if you believe your purchase should be tax exempt.
You have the right to refuse delivery if for some reason the container does not meet the criteria requested at purchase. Our goal is to give you a realistic idea of what you’re getting up front. We provide a number of pictures and a video for each container condition to give you a clear idea of what you’ll be purchasing. Check out our sample photos and complete our checklist at checkout before purchasing a container for the first time. If the container is rejected because the truck cannot safely drop the container exactly where you wanted it, the customer will be charged for trucking as well as a re-stock fee of 15% (when applicable). Neither you nor Nomad Containers wants the container to be rejected at delivery. Please make sure you see our container gallery and have a full understanding of what you’re getting before you purchase for the first time. If you’ve looked at everything on the site, and you’re still not sure, give us a call. We’re always happy to help.