Specialized Containers for Sale
When a standard box won't do the job, these will. Our specialized containers cover flat racks for oversized cargo, bunded hazardous-goods stores, DNV offshore-rated units and multistore configurations. Sixteen units in stock, priced from $1,500 to $16,800, each built for a specific demanding use.
Specialized containers for non-standard loads
Most cargo fits a dry box, but plenty doesn't. Oversized machinery, drums of flammable chemicals, gear bound for an offshore rig — each needs a container engineered around the problem. This category pulls together the units that aren't your everyday 20ft or 40ft: flat racks with collapsible ends, bunded stores with a sealed sump, offshore-certified boxes and compartmented multistores.
What's in this category
- Flat racks (20ft & 40ft): open sides and collapsible ends for wide or heavy loads that won't fit through doors
- Bunded hazardous-goods stores: integral sump to contain leaks of oil, fuel or chemicals, in 9ft and 20ft sizes
- DNV offshore-rated units: certified lifting frames built to survive crane handling at sea
- Multistores: 40ft units partitioned into separate lockable compartments
- Compact 13ft units for tight or unusual footprints
Choosing the right specialized unit
Start with the load. Storing flammables or anything that can leak? A bunded store keeps you compliant and protects the ground beneath it. Moving a transformer or boat that's too wide for a door opening? A flat rack lets you load from the top or side with a crane. Sending equipment to a rig? Only a DNV-rated unit clears the lifting requirements. Prices run $1,500 to $16,800 across the range, reflecting how different these builds are.
Compliance and certification matter here
Specialized units exist largely because of rules, not just convenience. A bunded hazardous-goods store is often what keeps you within EPA and fire-code requirements for storing fuel or chemicals on site — the sealed sump is sized to catch a percentage of what's stored above it. DNV offshore-rated units carry certified lifting points and frames inspected to survive being craned on and off a rig or vessel; a standard box simply isn't rated for that handling. If your application is regulated, buy the certified unit from the start rather than trying to retrofit a dry box, because the paperwork and build standards can't be added after the fact. Tell us the exact use when you call and we'll match you to a unit that actually clears your requirement.
Flat racks also live in our flat pack units, and if you need a box altered rather than purpose-built, the modified containers page covers doors, windows and partitions. For exact frame dimensions and door openings, see the container dimensions reference. Not sure which unit fits your job? Request a quote and tell us the load — flat $500 delivery applies nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a specialized container?
Anything beyond a standard dry box: flat racks, bunded hazardous-goods stores, DNV offshore-rated units, multistores and odd sizes like 13ft. Each is built around a specific load or compliance need.
What is a bunded container for?
A bunded store has a sealed sump in the base that catches leaks from drums of oil, fuel or chemicals, keeping you compliant and protecting the ground. We stock 9ft and 20ft hazardous-goods versions.
When do I need a flat rack instead of a standard container?
Use a flat rack when the load is too wide, tall or heavy to fit through container doors. The open sides and collapsible ends let you crane the cargo in from the top or side.
How much do specialized containers cost?
They range from about $1,500 to $16,800 in this category, since a flat rack and a DNV offshore unit are very different builds. Request a quote for a specific type.
Can these be delivered like a normal container?
Yes. Specialized units ship from stock on a tilt-bed truck with flat $500 nationwide delivery, set on your site. Oversized flat-rack loads may need extra site access room.