New Containers for Sale
New containers, also called one-trip or one-way units, have made a single loaded voyage and arrive in near-pristine shape. Expect clean paint, tight doors, and an unblemished floor. We carry 10ft through 53ft, including high cube and double-door builds, all delivered by tilt-bed truck for a flat $500 nationwide.
New One-Trip Shipping Containers
"New" in the container world means one-trip: the box was built overseas, loaded once for a single ocean crossing, then retired from shipping service and sold. The result is a container that looks and performs like new at a fraction of factory-direct cost. Paint is fresh and uniform, the cam-locking doors swing clean, the rubber gaskets are pliable, and the marine-grade ply floor has no gouges or oil staining. For anyone who cares how the unit looks or plans to cut into it, a one-trip is the grade to buy.
Why Buy a One-Trip Container
- Appearance: uniform factory paint, ideal for offices, retail conversions, or any unit people will see up close.
- Longevity: minimal corrosion means more service years before any maintenance is needed.
- Modification-ready: a clean, straight shell is the right starting point for windows, doors, vents, or insulation.
- Choice of sizes: 10ft, 20ft, 40ft standard and high cube, 45ft and 53ft high cube, plus double-door and side-door builds.
A new 40ft high cube gives you about 2,390 cubic feet and a 9'6" interior height, a full foot taller than a standard box, which matters when you're stacking pallets or rolling in tall machinery. The 20ft one-trip is the most popular all-rounder at roughly 1,170 cubic feet and a tare weight near 9,260 lb, light enough to place on most prepared sites. Standard door openings run about 7'8" wide by 7'5" high, so plan your largest load against that gap.
One-trip stock turns over quickly, since these are the units people choose for anything visible or customer-facing: pop-up shops, job-site offices, container homes, and branded builds. Because the paint is even and the steel is straight, a one-way unit also welds and cuts cleanly, which keeps fabrication costs down on a conversion. Order early when you have a specific color or door configuration in mind, as the cleanest examples sell first. Whatever you pick, the box arrives ready to use, sealed wind and water tight, with cam-locking doors that latch square.
New, Used, or Somewhere Between
If budget outranks cosmetics, a certified used container delivers the same steel for less. Planning a conversion? Pair a one-trip shell with our high cube range for extra headroom. Check exact measurements on the container dimensions page, or request a quote for current one-trip availability. Prices here start around $1,350 and run to $15,500 for large specialty units, every one in stock, shipped on a tilt-bed truck, and backed by our 30-day return policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "new" or "one-trip" mean for a shipping container?
It's a container that was manufactured and used for just one loaded ocean voyage before being sold. They arrive in near-pristine condition with fresh paint, tight seals, and an undamaged floor, but at less than the cost of buying factory-direct.
How much more is a new container than a used one?
One-trip units in this category start around $1,350. A comparable cargo-worthy used box usually runs several hundred dollars less. You're paying for cleaner paint, fewer dents, and a longer corrosion-free service life.
Are new containers better for conversions?
Yes. A one-trip shell has clean, straight steel and a solid floor, which makes a better base for cutting windows, doors, and vents. Many of our office and retail conversions start from new high cube units.
What sizes do new containers come in?
We stock one-trip units from 10ft up to 53ft, including 20ft and 40ft standard, 40ft and 45ft high cube, and double-door builds. See full measurements on our container dimensions page.
How fast can a new container ship?
In-stock one-trip units typically handle in 1-3 business days with transit of about 3-10 days, delivered on a tilt-bed truck for a flat $500 anywhere in the US.