Sale of 20ft and 40ft Sea Containers in Shanghai (China)

We sell sea containers for use within China and for international export shipments from the Port of Shanghai. Shanghai (Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals) is the world's largest container hub, an ideal location for building your own fleet for exports to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.

Current Offer

We have a batch of 8 new 20-foot containers (20DC NEW) available at a special price of $2,400 per unit. Ready for immediate shipment from the terminal.

Important: We strictly do not work with "As-Is" condition containers. Our fleet consists only of inspected, airtight, and reliable units. You will never receive equipment with a rotten floor, through-corrosion, or broken hardware.

At our yards in Shanghai, we always have the following in stock:

• 20DC — standard 20-foot dry containers (ideal for heavy cargo: equipment, metal products, chemicals)

• 40DC — standard 40-foot dry containers

• 20HC / 40HC — High Cube containers with increased capacity

• Reefer containers — for pharmaceuticals, food products, and sensitive cargo (on request)

We finalize the deal within a single business day. Containers are sold in NEW, IICL, or CW condition. We will help you select the right grade that perfectly balances your budget and operational needs.

How to Buy a Container in Shanghai?

• Selection. Describe your task to the manager. We will match the container type and condition, and arrange an inspection (in person or via video call).

• Contract. We sign a sales agreement with fixed pricing, the container number (BIC code), and handover conditions.

• Payment. We accept bank transfers (in USD via SWIFT or in CNY for Chinese residents).

• Release. We provide a complete set of closing documents. You can pick up the container from the terminal yourself, or we can arrange delivery.

What Documents Are Required to Close the Deal?

For legal entities and sole proprietors: a full set of corporate statutory documents (Business License, Unified Social Credit Code for Chinese residents, or equivalent corporate documents for foreign companies).

Why Choose to Buy Containers from Us in Shanghai?

Direct Access to Yangshan and Waigaoqiao Terminals

We work directly with container depots at Shanghai's largest terminals. This guarantees no intermediary markups and a wide selection of equipment at any time.

Quality Guarantee: Only CW, IICL, and NEW

Every container undergoes an inspection before sale. We check door airtightness (light leak test with doors closed), the integrity of the plywood or steel floor, and the locking mechanism functionality. You are buying an asset that genuinely protects your cargo.

Full Legal Compliance and Certification

All containers suitable for sea freight (IICL, CW) hold a valid international CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) safety approval plate. This is a mandatory requirement by shipping lines for loading equipment onto vessels.

Who Benefits Most from Buying a Container in Shanghai?

Exporters of industrial equipment and electronics

The Yangtze River Delta is a global center for machinery and electronics manufacturing. Purchasing your own fleet (IICL/CW) eliminates dependence on shipping line quotas and massive demurrage/detention penalties for delays at the CFS.

Logistics companies and freight forwarders (NVOCC)

Building your own fleet allows you to offer clients more flexible terms and control the entire transportation cycle without waiting for equipment allocation from major carriers (COSCO, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd).

Industrial enterprises and warehouses in China

A Corten steel sea container is a vandal-resistant, airtight, and fire-safe solution for storing raw materials, finished goods, or tools on factory premises. A CW condition unit pays for itself within one year of use.

Construction projects and modular architecture

New containers (NEW) are an ideal base for creating modular offices, dormitories, retail outlets, or cafes. We can recommend trusted contractors in Shanghai for cutting openings and interior finishing.

Estimated Container Prices in Shanghai

Prices are per unit on FCA terms (terminal/depot in Shanghai). The Shanghai market has a stable supply, allowing us to maintain competitive prices while guaranteeing quality.

For an accurate price list with current photos of available containers, please submit a request — our manager will prepare an offer within 2 hours.

*Information on the website does not constitute a public offer.