A "one-trip" container is manufactured overseas and makes a single cargo trip across the ocean to the United States. It arrives in near-new cosmetic condition with clean paint, solid flooring, and minimal wear. Used containers have spent 10 to 15+ years in global maritime shipping; they will show surface rust, scratches, dents, and patch repairs, but remain structurally sound and weatherproof.
"Wind and watertight" indicates that the container keeps out rain, wind, and pests under normal conditions. While it will show visible cosmetic age, scratches, and dings, the rubber door gaskets, floorboards, side panels, and roof are intact and free of leaks.
A standard container is 8’6" tall on the exterior. A high-cube container is 9’6" tall, giving you approximately one extra foot of interior vertical ceiling height (roughly 8’10" interior clearance). High cubes are recommended for storing tall machinery, pallet racking, or creating comfortable mobile office spaces.
One-trip containers are usually available in neutral industrial tones (such as beige, tan, or gray). Used containers come in various original shipping line colors and markings; specific color requests depend on current stock in our Mobile and New Orleans yards. Contact our team to confirm current yard inventory options.
Deliveries are made with dedicated tilt-bed trucks and trailers. A 20′ container requires roughly 50 to 60 feet of direct, straight-line clearance. A 40′ container requires roughly 100 to 120 feet of straight-line space. Both require at least 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance to clear branches, wires, and eaves.
Containers must sit on a firm, level, well-drained surface such as concrete, asphalt, compacted gravel, or hard-packed dry earth. Placing treated wood blocking (like 4×4s) under the corner castings keeps the unit level and prevents settling into softer dirt. Avoid soft dirt, wet grass, or muddy areas where delivery trucks can sink.
Containers are loaded on our trailers facing one of two ways:
Doors Facing the Rear (Off First)
Cargo doors come off the trailer first, placing them closest to where the truck backs in (ideal when backing up to a wall or fence).
Doors Facing the Cab (Off Last)
The blank steel wall comes off first, leaving the doors facing back out toward where the truck pulls away.
You must specify this before your unit is loaded onto our truck at the yard.
Yes. A designated representative must be present to confirm the exact placement location, verify door direction, and inspect the container prior to offloading.
Our rental fleet focuses on clean, high-grade one-trip units to ensure reliable security and a clean appearance on your property. We rent 20′ standard containers, 40′ high-cube containers, and 20′ and 40′ ground-level mobile office containers.
Yes. All SIX rental containers come standard with factory steel lockboxes welded to the doors to shield your padlock against bolt cutters and weather tampering.
Freight charges are based directly on the road mileage from our nearest facility (Mobile, AL, or New Orleans, LA) to your delivery ZIP code. This ensures you receive direct, transparent pricing with no hidden broker markups.
Container fraud is common on online classifieds and social media marketplaces. Protect yourself by confirming that the company has a physical yard address, dedicated trucks, transparent phone numbers, and verifiable reviews. Never send non-refundable deposits via cryptocurrency, peer-to-peer apps, or wire transfers to personal accounts. SIX provides written quotes detailing container condition, haul charges, and official company payment terms.
Mobile, AL & New Orleans, LA
