1. Some Important thing you should keep in Mind before Buying a Shipping
Containers
Due to the popularity of export and import business these days, shipping container’s demand is
increasing day by day. Shipping containers are not very costly. Anyone can purchase containers at
affordable price; price depends upon its size and density.
Here are some suggestions for you which should kept in your mind before purchasing a shipping
container. The first thing, you should be sure about requirement and what size container will best suit as
per your requirement.
Basically cargo containers comes in a variety of ISO sizes, ISO stands for International Shipping
Organization. 10 feet, 20 feet and 40 containers are easily available in the market. You can figure out the
size by thinking about your project needs and requirements.

2. The Basic container, 10 foot long containers is about 80 square feet, so it is best for only small storage or
for portable small ticketing booth. 20 foot long containers comes with 160 square feet of space, so they
can be used for small business, you can also use it for making a temporary offices on your outdoor sites.
40 foot long container provide you the most space of all 320 square feet. These containers are best
suitable for making containers homes, and always better for industrial use. You can also use these
containers in larger projects.
Second thing you should be sure about buy a new, or used shipping container. Both options have some
advantages and disadvantages. A new container can be hassle free to use, but you will have to pay much

3. for this. Used containers can be purchased at 30% to 40% less money than a new container’s price. If
your project allows you to use used containers, then it’s always better to use a used container than
buying a new one.
The best thing if your project allows you for some modification then you should use a used container;
you can modify and customize it according to your project. You should check before buying a used
container that there are not so big spots, crack and wholes. Although experts can fix these problems
very easily but you have to pay for this, you can save your money by checking all these before you’re
dealing.

4. The Last point, you will need to determine what options and accessories you need into your shipping
container. Most of shipping containers comes along with a variety of options, you can purchase a
container with electricity wiring, or with refrigerated system it’s all depends on you and your need. You
should always prefer pre install doors, windows and shelving system in your container. You should check
out all the locks, all locks should work properly.
There are lots of options available online for buy a new or used container. Just put your query in your
search engine you will get multiple of options, choose the option which suits you best. Be sure, if you
are choosing an old container, you should inspect container before you deal. Thus all above points can
help you in making a gentle and profitable shopping for you.
Address Contact
The Giant Group Phone: 1-888-97-GIANT
12 Stoffel Drive Email: info@gianttransportation.ca
Etobicoke, ON M9W 1H8