Illustrative image New · one-trip Standard height
10ft Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $4,650
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
New (One-Trip) Shipping Containers for Sale
You can buy a new one-trip shipping container here in 9 models, 10ft to 40ft, starting at $2,750 this week for a standard 20ft before delivery: each was built recently and carried a single load of cargo on its first voyage instead of sailing empty. A 40ft high cube starts at $3,900, and sellers quote them across the lower 48. Buyers also call them new cargo, sea or storage containers: same steel box. What one-trip means.
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New one-trip shipping, cargo and storage containers
New starting prices on the cards were checked the week of Oct 21, 2026 and cover the box alone; your quote adds delivery and sales tax. For the 10ft, double door and open side models, each quote also says whether the seller has one. New (one-trip) 45ft and 53ft high cubes are quoted on request from their pages: 45ft, 53ft.
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Illustrative image New · one-trip Standard height
20ft Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $2,750
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip High cube
20ft High Cube Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $4,620
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip Standard height Double door
20ft Double Door Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $4,100
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip Standard or high cube Open side
20ft Open Side Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $6,750
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip Standard height
40ft Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $5,350
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip High cube
40ft High Cube Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $3,900
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip High cube Double door
40ft High Cube Double Door Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $4,800
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip High cube Open side
40ft High Cube Open Side Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $7,750
Four sets of side doors · starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
New models from 10ft to 40ft, compared
| Model | From | Inside volume | Condition / grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10ft, new | $4,650 | about 540 cu ft (15.3 m³) | New (one-trip) |
| 20ft, new | $2,750 | about 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³) | New (one-trip) |
| 20ft high cube, new | $4,620 | about 1,320 cu ft (37.4 m³) | New (one-trip) |
| 20ft double door, new | $4,100 | Varies by model | New (one-trip) |
| 20ft open side, new | $6,750 | about 1,100–1,175 cu ft (31–33 m³) at standard height; standard or high cube, depending on depot stock | New (one-trip) |
| 40ft, new | $5,350 | about 2,380 cu ft (67.4 m³) | New (one-trip) |
| 40ft high cube, new | $3,900 | about 2,690 cu ft (76.2 m³) | New (one-trip) |
| 40ft high cube double door, new | $4,800 | Varies by model | New (one-trip) |
| 40ft high cube open side, new | $7,750 | Varies by model | New (one-trip), four sets of side doors |
What one-trip means
Instead of shipping a new container empty from the factory, usually in Asia, its first owner has it loaded with cargo for a single trip, then sells it where it lands. That’s the container sold in the US as “new” or “one-trip.”
- Condition: straight walls, factory paint, a clean floor and doors that swing and seal properly. Light marks from being loaded, unloaded and stacked on that one voyage are normal.
- Age: built recently. The CSC safety approval plate on the door shows the month and year it was made.
- No legal definition: “one-trip” is a trade term, so make sure your quote states it.
- Shipping it again: to send it overseas later, it usually needs a new CSC safety exam after the sale, even though it’s new.
Colors
New containers come in whatever colors the depot has in stock, so this site doesn’t list colors. Name the color you’d like in your request, and ask each seller which one you’ll get.
New container prices: what stands out this week
- A new 40ft high cube ($3,900) costs less than a new standard-height 40ft ($5,350): unless you need the lower height, start with the high cube.
- A new 10ft ($4,650) costs more than a new 20ft ($2,750). With room for it, the 20ft holds twice as much for less money.
- Special doors cost more: from $4,100 for a 20ft double door to $11,480 for a 40ft full open side.
New or used?
| Size | New (one-trip) from | Used from | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft standard | $2,750 | $1,400 | $1,350 more new |
| 40ft standard | $5,350 | $1,900 | $3,450 more new |
| 40ft high cube | $3,900 | $1,980 | $1,920 more new |
Pay for new when looks and a clean start matter: a home office, studio or shop front, a box that sits where everyone sees it, or goods that need a clean, dry floor on day one. Ordering several units that should look alike? Used boxes come from different fleets, with mixed paint and old carrier markings; new ones arrive in their factory paint, and you can ask for one color for all of them in your request. For plain storage, a used container does the same job for less: see used containers by grade.
Delivery
New and used units go out from depots on the same trucks, so delivery costs the same: $300–$600 for most addresses close to a depot, plus about $4–$6 per mile past that. Most arrive within 3–7 business days of your confirmed order, though some areas take longer. Delivery cost and site checklist.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a brand new shipping container cost?
This week, anywhere from $2,750 for the standard 20ft to $11,480 for a 40ft high cube with a full open side, before delivery and sales tax. Every new model and its starting price is in the comparison table above.
What is a one-tripper shipping container?
Another name for a one-trip container: a new container that’s made a single trip with cargo before being sold. What one-trip means.
Are new cargo containers and new sea containers the same as new shipping containers?
Yes. “Cargo container,” “sea container” and “storage container” are all names for the same steel shipping container. New ones are sold as one-trip, in the models listed above.
Why do they sell one trip containers?
One-trip containers are sold because shipping a brand-new container empty from the factory costs money. Loading it with cargo for its first trip covers that move, and once it arrives, the owner sells it where it is.
How long does a one trip shipping container last?
Nobody publishes a lifespan for a container kept on land, so be wary of any number of years. What a one-trip box has over a used one is a head start: a used container is sold once a shipping line retires it from its fleet (used container lifespan), while a one-trip box has made a single voyage and still has its paint, door seals and floor intact. From there, the years depend on where it sits and how it’s kept: a level, well-drained base, a roof that doesn’t hold water and rust spots treated early.
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