Used WWT and CW Containers
Used WWT and CW containers are usually between 13 to 18 years old and have been used for cargo transportation around the world before finally making their way to a depot where wholesalers store them to be resold for storage.
WWT containers were taken out of service either due to disqualifying damage or extreme wear/age. They are sold off and repaired at the depots to a storage-quality standard. CW containers expired their lease and were still in good standing before being put up for sale. However, this does not guarantee that a CW container didn't arrive at the depot damaged and require repairs to a storage-grade standard. I only purchase CW containers if they are close in price to the WWT, and I do not charge extra for them, unlike many of my competitors. If I get a good deal on some, you might get a container that's only 10 years old or in really great condition for the same price as the older ones. That is the deal with buying wholesale.
That being said, the driver will inspect all containers thoroughly to ensure they are not leaking, that there are no holes, that the doors open and close, and that the door seals don't let any light from outside in. They are still a good option for storage on a tighter budget; they are just not nice to look at, and colors vary.
Used 40s can come in either standard (STD) or high cube (HC) options. A HC is 9'6" high on the outside, and a STD is 8'6" high on the outside. Used 20s are only available in the STD height option. The 40HC is the most common 40 size and is usually only slightly more expensive than a 40STD.
New "One Trip" Containers
New and "One Trip" might be used interchangeably, but all "new" containers in the US are once-used. They are manufactured specifically for the storage market, shipped with light cargo to the US, unloaded at the cargo customer's location, and trucked to the nearest storage depot, where the container owners put them up for resale. These are the highest-quality containers you can get and usually cost $1,200 to $2,000 more than their used counterparts.
Damage on a One Trip container will be limited to dents from transportation, dents and scratches from cargo loading/unloading, and scratches or scuffs on the exterior or floors. An excessively damaged One Trip, when available, is placed in a separate category and is available at a discounted rate, depending on the extent of the damage.
One Trip containers are available in different colors, but most in our main service area of New England are RAL1015 "Light Ivory" color, as can be seen in the picture examples on the Services page. Some call them "Beige", but the RAL1015 is the official European color code. Other colors may be available, but it can take time to get a specific one, and it might cost more to reserve a specific color from a supplier who has it. Keep in mind that if you order a color other than RAL1015 and plan to buy more in the future to match, there could be significant delays if that color isn't available. Some colors might have been a special deal in the area and need to be special-ordered from China, which can take several months.
One Trip containers are distributed at the depots first off the stack, and the driver has discretion to ensure they meet One Trip standards.
Specialty Containers
Several specialty containers are available only in the "One Trip" condition:
20' high cube (the rarest specialty container)
40' with swing doors on both long ends
20' with swing doors on both long ends
40' with 4 swing side doors on one side
40' with 2 swing side doors on one side
20' full open side with folding doors that expose one entire side
40' full open side
40' Reefer (Insulated)
All specialty containers still include at least one swing door on one end like the standard boxes.
Because of the lower supply of these types of boxes, wholesale prices can fluctuate throughout the year and the open-side and side-door boxes are especially expensive. Not all depots carry all of these types either so transportation costs can be higher as well. Do not fall for online scams selling specialty boxes for really cheap prices. Warthog Transport is committed to providing fair and competitive pricing and honest transactions.