How Much Does a Shipping Container Cost?
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The cost of renting a 20 foot waterproof storage container is between $75 and $125, and a 40 foot waterproof storage container rents for between $90 and $150. If you are looking to buy a waterproof storage container, you can expect to spend between $1,800 and $4,000, with the difference being the size and quality of the container.
Unlike commercial industries that primarily use 40-foot ISO-standard containers, the U.S. military prefers 20-foot containers. Just about half of the shipping containers used by the military are 20' units. The armed forces specify container measurements in 'Twenty-Foot Equivalent (TEU)' equivalent to one 20-foot cargo container.
Since military-grade items are typically known for their durability and no-nonsense functionality, surplus military storage containers are highly sought after for civilian use and can be repurposed in a variety of ways.
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