A shipping container is a large steel box manufactured and used for international shipping. They can transport everything from shoes to food, medicine to toys. You might be surprised to learn that most of the things surrounding you right now were transported by shipping containers. In fact, around 90-95% of the world’s goods are transported by shipping containers.

Shipping containers are also commonly referred to as “iso intermodal containers”, “cargo containers”, “freight containers”, “sea cans”, “marine containers”, “Conex containers” or simply “boxes”.

Not at all! Alconcontainer sells shipping containers for storage, moving houses, building modular homes, and much more (in addition to shipping). Because of their standardized sizing and availability, shipping containers are a cost-effective, secure, and durable alternative to traditional construction. They can be used for simple land storage (e.g., a garage or shed alternative) to more complex modular building projects (e.g., tiny homes, short-term rentals, home offices, gyms — even pools).

There are two ways in which you can buy a shipping container with Alconcontainer: online or through our sales team.

1. Buy a shipping container online

Purchasing a container on our website is simple — just like shopping a product from Amazon. You can visit our 20ft container page or 40ft container page and click “Add to cart”,

2. Buy a shipping container via our sales team

Prefer someone else to do all the heavy lifting? We’re here to help. Simply email us at info@mk-digital.tech  and our shipping container specialists will help you find the right shipping container for your property and project.

Our primary business is 20ft or 40ft shipping containers, which are the most common sizes used for international shipping. Both sizes are available in new and used condition.

New containers: In the container logistics industry, these are also known as “one-trips.” That’s because they’ve transported a single load of cargo across the ocean after being manufactured.

Used containers: Have been retired from international shipping after an average of 15-20 years at sea (sometimes longer). They’re guaranteed to be wind and watertight, with doors that seal properly and floors that are intact.

Need a specialty shipping container? Speak to one of our shipping container specialists.

What can’t you fit in a shipping container? 20ft containers have an internal capacity of 1,172 ft³. That’s the equivalent of 200 standard mattresses, two compact cars, or 9,600 wine bottles. 40ft containers have double the internal capacity (2,385 ft³). That’s the equivalent of 400 standard mattresses, four compact cars, or 19,200 wine bottles.

Shipping containers are made from COR-TEN steel, also known as weathering steel — a highly durable material used extensively in the transportation and storage industries. A shipping container’s weathering steel is resistant to corrosion — a necessity for enduring decades of navigating harsh sea environments.

Shipping containers also have corrugated steel sides, steel framing, and 1 1/8” thick marine plywood floors, providing years of durability and security.

Delivery is within 5 business days, and sea shipping can range anywhere from 20-45 days depending on the customers location. Before making a purchase, you can talk to our support team for accurate delivery information based on your location.