Independent, practical guides on buying, renting, placing and maintaining shipping containers — no sales talk, so you can decide well-informed.
What determines the price of a 20ft or 40ft shipping container in 2026? Freight rates, supply and demand and condition all play a part, with current prices per size.
Read the guide →What does a shipping container cost? This article sets out the purchase price, the annual costs such as maintenance and transport, and the insulation value side by side.
Read the guide →What determines the monthly price of a rented shipping container, when is renting smarter than buying, and which situations suit it best?
Read the guide →The price of a 20ft container depends on its condition and any modifications. A used 20ft container starts from {{price:20ft:used}}, a new (one-trip) 20ft container from {{price:20ft:new}}. Transport costs come on top separately and depend on distance and accessibility. For an exact figure including transport, HEROX sends a quote by email on working days within the hour.
From the guide: Shipping container prices in 2026: what does a 20ft or 40ft container cost? →
That depends on the size and the condition: a used 20ft container starts at {{price:20ft:used}}, a new (one-trip) 20ft container at {{price:20ft:new}}. Larger sizes such as 40ft cost more, but also offer more storage volume. For an exact amount including transport and any modifications, HEROX sends a quote by email within one hour on working days.
From the guide: What does a shipping container cost? Prices, annual costs and insulation value →
The monthly price depends on the size, the condition and the rental term, plus the delivery costs to your location. A larger or modified type is more expensive than a standard storage container. For a concrete figure based on your situation, HEROX sends a rental proposal by email within one hour on working days.
From the guide: Renting a shipping container: monthly price, rental term and flexible options →
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