Shipping container and storage container auctions are a
great way to find a deal on new, used, or cheap shipping containers in the
Montreal area. However, traveling to an
auction to bid on a shipping container that you’re already familiar with can be
time consuming and an inefficient use of your money. However, there are great options for
purchasing new and used containers online.
About buying shipping containers online:
Shipping containers are pretty standard pieces of
equipment. Outside of size, and biggest
factor on the price of a container in Montreal is the condition; and thanks to
industry standard grading you can get a good idea of what condition a container
is in.
- One Trip,or new shipping containers: These are new containers that have only been used once. To offset the cost of transporting it from the factory to the local depot the container is leased to a shipping line for a one way trip. Once reaching its destination the container is release back to the owner and can be sold.
- Cargo Worthy Containers: Cargo worthy containers are typically between 2-10 years old. They are wind and water tight and still suitable for intermodal, over sea shipping.
- Wind/Water Tight Containers: Wind and water tight containers are normally between 8-12 years old, and commonly retired from shipping and are used for storage or other projects. These containers are structurally sound, but no longer meet the stringent requirements for international shipping.
- “As-is, where is” containers: As is containers are just that. They are at the end of their shipping life cycle and may need a little bit of repair work to make them wind and water tight. They may also have some dents, dings, and a little rust.
Once you have a firm understanding of the length of
container that you need, and your target price (based on the containers
condition), you’ll be able to shop for the best, and cheapest container that
meets your needs.
To buy or browse shipping containers online, two great places to start are eBay, and ContainerAuction.com. eBay is a popular online auction where you can find almost everything, including shipping containers, and ContainerAuction.com is an online marketplace specializing in new and used shipping containers.
