What to Look for When Buying a Shipping Container | Tiger Containers
1. Shipping container size Consider if the shipping container fits your needs. Shipping containers come in different sizes. Some are larger than others. Most of them are 2.44m-2.59m tall, but they vary in length; they can either be 3m, 6m or 12m. 2. Purpose of the shipping container Everyone has a different purpose for the container. It might be for transportation, storage, business or living purposes. Defining the purpose of the container will make the selection process easier. Also, the quality of containers differ. There are three quality grades, A, B, and C. If the container is of Grade A, it is in excellent condition, while C means it is just ordinary. If you need a container for food-related purposes, the shipping container must be classified as a "food grade" shipping container. 3. New, used or refurbished shipping container Decide if you want to purchase a new, used or refurbished container. A new container is cleaner and has fewer problems compared to the othe...