What Impacts the Price of a Shipping Container?

Considering the purchase or rental of a shipping container? The price of your Conex box may vary which might make it feel impossible to budget for this rather big buy. However, we can help you better understand the things that impact the price of a shipping container making it more, or less, expensive. The StorageContainer.com team works hard to do whatever we can to help you get a fair price on your shipping container, including keeping track of different industry influences. For now, let’s discuss the factors that impact the price on our storage containers and some tips on making your purchase or budget friendly.

6 Factors That Can Change Pricing For a Conex Box

These are the five biggest factors that will influence the end cost of the shipping container you want to order.

The availability of containers Supply and demand are the eternal defining factors of what is available and how much it costs. If there are fewer containers but a high demand, prices will go up. Lower demand and an influx of containers can reduce the price. Low demand and low supply mean prices stay about the same.

The age of the container The older a container is, the less it is likely to cost. This is partially because it is more like to be a used container if it is getting on the older side. It is also because an older container is just that, older. A car or computer that is 5 years old will be sold at a lower cost, even if unused, and the same goes for containers.

The distance the container needs to travel When you order a container, it will be delivered to you within a matter of days. The question is, how far are you from the distribution lot? The further you are from the lot, the more gas and time it will require to deliver the container which will, understandably, increase the cost of the purchase or rental.

The condition of the container A brand new, untouched container is going to be at the highest price. By contrast, a used container will likely cost less. Again, the same would apply with a new versus a used car. Thankfully, opting for a used container will still provide you with one that is sturdy and reliable, even if it is a little bit scuffed up.

What modifications you need Depending on what you plan to use your shipping container for, you may want to have us modify the container before it is shipped to you. We are happy to handle several container modifications and get them taken care of in a timely manner. The modifications you need will be something to add into the final cost of the container.

The shape and size of the container A larger shipping container is going to cost more than a smaller one. If you are trying to decide between a 20’ and 40’ container, then you may want to make a price comparison between the two in order to determine which one fits your budget the best.

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The StorageContainer.com team works hard to get a fair price on your shipping container, including keeping track of different industry influences. We want to explain some of the factors that we know can impact the price on our storage containers. Knowing about these factors can help you understand how to make your purchase or budget friendly.

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