Sale of 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers in Memphis (USA)

About the Location: Memphis – The Logistics Capital of North America

Memphis, located in southwestern Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, is the absolute center of the US transportation and logistics industry. The city serves as the global headquarters for FedEx and is intersected by five Class I railroad lines (including BNSF and Norfolk Southern), as well as major highway arteries I-40 and I-55. The region's industrial profile is defined by e-commerce distribution, automotive component manufacturing, agricultural processing, and medical logistics.

Fun fact: Thanks to the unique convergence of river, rail, highway, and air transport, Memphis handles more freight by tonnage than any other city in the United States, acting as the central nervous system of the continent's supply chains. Buying a container in this location allows businesses to create secure storage space in the epicenter of national logistics.

Important: We Strictly Do Not Deal with "As-Is" Condition Containers

In the US Midwest climate, characterized by high humidity, sharp temperature fluctuations, winter freezes, and tornado risks, using worn-out equipment is unacceptable. Our fleet consists only of inspected, watertight, and reliable containers. You will never receive equipment with through-corrosion, deformed doors, or damaged flooring, which is critical for preserving cargo quality.

Always Available at Our Sites and Partner Terminals in Memphis:

• 20DC — Standard 20-foot containers (optimal for heavy equipment, auto parts, and compact storage)

• 40DC — Standard 40-foot containers

• 20HC / 40HC — High Cube containers (ideal for electronics, furniture, and bulky cargo)

• Refrigerated Containers (Reefers) — for the food industry, pharmaceuticals, and agro-exports (available upon request)

We process transactions in 1 business day. Containers are sold in the following conditions: NEW, IICL, CW (Cargo Worthy).

How to Buy a Container in Memphis?

1. Selection: Describe your task to the manager (local storage, multimodal transport, buffer zone). We will select the appropriate type and condition.

2. Contract: We sign a purchase agreement fixing the price, the container's BIC number, and the handover conditions.

3. Payment: We accept payment exclusively via non-cash transfer in US Dollars (USD) through international bank transfer (SWIFT).

4. Pickup: You collect the container from the agreed terminal in Memphis on FCA (pickup) terms, or coordinate its handover directly to your logistics partner.

Local Expertise: Memphis Terminals and Container Arrival Routes

Understanding the region's infrastructure allows us to guarantee transaction transparency and stable equipment availability:

1. Memphis Container Terminals

We work directly with operators of key logistics hubs, ensuring convenient conditions for inspection and pickup:

• BNSF Memphis Intermodal Facility: The largest rail hub in the western part of the city, processing massive container flows from the West Coast (ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach).

• Norfolk Southern (NS) Memphis Intermodal Facility: A key node in the eastern part of the city, connecting Memphis with East Coast ports (Savannah, Charleston) and the Midwest.

• Mississippi River Terminals: Sites serviced by barge operators (e.g., American Commercial Barge Line), where we conduct pre-sale inspections of equipment arriving by water.

2. Equipment Arrival Routes

The container fleet in Memphis is formed through several logistics flows:

• Railway repositioning: The main flow of empty containers arrives via double-stack trains from the US West and East Coasts after completing import cycles.

• River barge transportation: Containers are delivered from Gulf of Mexico ports (New Orleans, Mobile) up the Mississippi River.

• Domestic trucking: Local movement of equipment between distribution centers in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Who Benefits from Buying a Container in Memphis: Industry Scenarios

1. E-commerce and 3PL Logistics: Memphis is a global hub for e-commerce giants. Purchasing your own containers allows companies to create flexible buffer storage zones within distribution centers, avoiding strict limitations and high storage rates inside Class A warehouses.

2. Agribusiness and Cotton Trade: Memphis historically and practically remains the largest cotton market in the US, as well as a hub for soybean and corn trading. Storing agricultural products, inventory, and packaging requires food-grade standard containers. We supply only clean containers (IICL and NEW conditions) with no traces of chemicals, mold, or pests.

3. Automotive Industry and Component Manufacturing: The Mid-South region serves major assembly plants (Nissan, Ford) and hundreds of suppliers. For storing precision metal parts, electronics, and hydraulic systems, we provide watertight containers that guarantee the absence of moisture and corrosion.

4. Medical and Pharmaceutical Distribution: Memphis is a major logistics center for companies like Medtronic and Smith & Nephew. For storing sensitive medical devices and pharmaceuticals, we provide refrigerated containers with a valid PTI (Pre-Trip Inspection) report, or NEW condition dry containers guaranteeing sterile cleanliness and safety.

5. Construction and Infrastructure Companies: Amid active development and transportation infrastructure expansion (I-40 modernization, commercial real estate), a container is a vandal-resistant, fire-safe solution for storing expensive tools, generators, and materials on-site without the need for capital construction permits (zoning permits).

6. Entertainment and Music Equipment Industry: Memphis's unique identity as the capital of blues and rock 'n' roll means there are numerous companies producing stage equipment and organizing tours. Watertight IICL condition containers are ideal for the reliable and dry storage of sensitive audio equipment and props.

Estimated Container Costs in Memphis

Prices are per unit, FCA (pickup) from a terminal in Memphis. The domestic US market is characterized by stable demand, and prices reflect the logistical rail distance from seaports.

Terms and Conditions

• A wholesale discount is provided when purchasing a batch of 3 or more units.

• Pickup is available from BNSF/Norfolk Southern intermodal terminals or partner private depots in Memphis industrial zones.

• Independent inspection by a third-party surveyor (e.g., SGS USA or Bureau Veritas) can be arranged at the buyer's expense.

• To receive an exact price list with current photos and BIC numbers of available containers, please submit a request — our manager will prepare a personalized proposal within 2 hours.

*The information on this page does not constitute a public offer.

*MyContainers is a partner of MyWay.