Buy a 10ft One Trip Shipping Container in White RAL 9003
A 10ft one trip shipping container is the answer when a shed is not secure enough and a 20ft box will not fit. This one is finished in white RAL 9003, built entirely from Cor-Ten steel, and has carried cargo a single time, which leaves the steel, paint, seals and door gear essentially new. The footprint is 10ft by 8ft, small enough to sit on a driveway, a side yard, a rooftop terrace or a corner of a jobsite without dominating it. It is CSC plated to a maximum gross weight of about 22,270 lb (10.1 metric tons).
Where a 10ft box makes more sense than a 20ft
- Suburban lots and driveways where a 20ft container simply will not fit
- Garden offices, studios and hobby rooms built from a clean white shell
- Tool and plant storage on compact sites and small commercial yards
- Retail kiosks, coffee bars and event units that need a branded exterior
- Groundwork and utility crews storing hand tools and small equipment securely
- Self-storage operators adding individual lockable units to a yard
- Pump, generator and equipment housings that must stay dry and locked
The comparison most buyers weigh is against a used cut-down 10ft, which is a longer container shortened and welded back together. Those cost less and store the same things, but the finish shows it and the weld line is always visible. If the container will be painted, branded, converted or seen by customers, one trip stock is the better starting point, and it holds its resale value more predictably. Against a timber shed, there is no contest on security or on lifespan, and the container needs no maintenance beyond keeping the door hardware greased.
Build, finish and options
Cor-Ten weathering steel forms the corrugated shell, the same material used across the shipping fleet, and the flooring is 28 mm (about 1-1/8 in) marine plywood decking carried on steel cross members. Hinged double doors at one end carry two locking bars each, and a factory fitted lockbox shrouds the padlock so bolt cutters cannot reach it, which is the single most useful security detail on a small container. Two forklift pockets sit on each side, and there are at least two vents to move air passively through the box. These units are built to ISO dimensions overseas and shipped once with cargo, which is what keeps a one trip container so much cheaper than a domestically fabricated equivalent of the same quality.
The white finish is deliberately useful. It takes vinyl graphics and paint readily, keeps the interior noticeably cooler than a dark color in summer sun, and suits a conversion where you plan to line and insulate. Green RAL 6007 is also available if you would rather the container disappeared into a hedge line or a rural setting, and lower cost used cut-down 10ft units are usually in stock as well. Set any container on a firm, level base, whether that is slabs, compacted stone or timbers under the corner castings, because a box that sits square is a box whose doors keep closing properly. We confirm the exact specification and finish of the unit allocated to your order before it is dispatched.
The other advantage of the 10ft size is that it stays movable. A unit this short can be shifted around a yard on forklift pockets by a machine many businesses already own, and it can be loaded onto a flatbed later without specialist equipment, which is not true of a 40ft box. That makes it a sensible choice on leased ground or anywhere the site plan is likely to change. If you plan to insulate and line the interior, allow for ventilation at the same time, because a sealed steel box in a humid climate will produce condensation on the underside of the roof whatever is stored in it.
Delivery, payment and returns
Delivery is a flat $550 anywhere in the continental United States, quoted at checkout, with orders usually arriving one to three weeks after purchase. Containers come in on tilt-bed trucks, which need a straight, firm run in line with the final position: a 20ft unit wants roughly 60ft of approach, and a 10ft is easier again, though you should still allow about 14ft of overhead clearance for the bed as it tilts. Send us a photo of the access route if you are unsure and we will tell you honestly whether it will work.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe, plus bank transfer by ACH or wire. We do not collect sales tax. Standard unmodified units come with a 30-day return and free return shipping, so a straight container purchase carries very little risk. To check current stock, ask about the green finish or book delivery.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 10ft x 8ft standard shipping container |
| Condition | New, one trip only |
| Finish | White RAL 9003, also available in green RAL 6007 |
| Shell material | Cor-Ten weathering steel |
| CSC plated max gross weight | About 22,270 lb (10.1 metric tons) |
| Doors | Exterior hinged double doors at one end |
| Door security | Two locking bars per door, factory fitted lockbox |
| Floor | 28 mm (about 1-1/8 in) marine plywood on steel cross members |
| Handling | Two forklift pockets on each side |
| Ventilation | Minimum of two vents |
