10ft Containers
Ideal for compact storage, household belongings, tools, small business inventory, schools, and properties with limited space.
Shipping Container Buyer’s Guide
Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Shipping Container
Buying a shipping container is a secure and cost-effective way to create additional storage, workspace, transportation capacity, or a customized structure. This guide will help you select the right container size, condition, features, delivery method, and modification options.
Miami Containers LLC
Find the Right Container for Your Home, Business, Farm, Site, or Project
Miami Containers LLC supplies a wide selection of new, used, and specialty shipping containers throughout Florida and across the United States. From compact 10ft units to large 53ft containers, we provide practical solutions for residential storage, commercial operations, construction sites, agriculture, logistics, refrigerated storage, portable offices, workshops, cabins, and custom container conversions.
Available Sizes
10ft–53ft
Storage containers, refrigerated units, cabins, offices, workshops, and custom conversions.
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Container dimensions
Choosing the Right Shipping Container Size
The correct container size depends on what you plan to store, the available space on your property, your access requirements, and whether the unit will be used for storage, transportation, business operations, or a conversion.
20ft Containers
One of the most popular sizes for construction sites, farms, workshops, equipment, furniture, and general commercial storage.
40ft Containers
Suitable for larger storage requirements, machinery, commercial inventory, vehicles, equipment, and long-term site use.
40ft High Cube Containers
Provides additional interior height for tall equipment, shelving, oversized stock, offices, homes, and custom conversions.
45ft Containers
A high-capacity solution for distribution centers, commercial operations, industrial storage, and larger conversion projects.
53ft Containers
Designed for high-volume commercial, transportation, logistics, warehousing, and industrial storage requirements.
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Container condition
New vs Used Shipping Containers
Premium Choice
New Shipping Containers
New or one-trip shipping containers are recommended when appearance, cleanliness, durability, and long service life are priorities. They are ideal for offices, homes, retail spaces, exports, commercial storage, and custom conversion projects.
- Minimal previous use
- Clean and professional appearance
- Excellent structural condition
- Ideal for long-term use and conversions
Best Value
Used Shipping Containers
Used containers are an affordable and practical option for secure storage, construction sites, farms, workshops, warehouses, and equipment storage. Cosmetic wear may be present, but the container can remain structurally sound and weather resistant.
- Lower purchase price
- Suitable for storage and worksites
- Heavy-duty steel construction
- Available in several grades and conditions
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Available configurations
Types of Shipping Containers Available
Shipping containers are available in different configurations for general storage, easy loading, temperature control, equipment transportation, commercial use, and custom construction projects.
Standard Containers
General-purpose containers for household goods, equipment, business inventory, tools, furniture, and commercial storage.
High Cube Containers
Extra-height containers offering additional capacity for machinery, tall inventory, shelving, and conversion projects.
Open-Side Containers
Full side access makes loading pallets, vehicles, retail inventory, building materials, and bulky equipment easier.
Double-Door Containers
Doors at both ends provide improved access, organized storage, and efficient loading and unloading.
Refrigerated Containers
Temperature-controlled units for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, flowers, catering supplies, and sensitive goods.
Container Offices
Portable offices, cabins, classrooms, workshops, break rooms, and practical workspaces for commercial locations.
Modified Containers
Customized units with windows, doors, electrical systems, insulation, ventilation, shelving, and partitions.
Creative Conversions
Container pools, homes, garden rooms, pop-up shops, studios, bars, restaurants, and custom commercial structures.
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Site preparation
Shipping Container Delivery and Access Guide
Before ordering, confirm that the delivery vehicle can safely reach your property and position the container. Delivery requirements depend on the container size, road access, site layout, overhead clearance, ground conditions, and unloading equipment.
Check Access Width
Ensure the delivery truck has enough room to enter, turn, maneuver, unload, and leave the property safely.
Prepare Level Ground
A stable, level base protects the container frame and helps the cargo doors open and close correctly.
Check Overhead Clearance
Inspect the area for electrical cables, trees, roofs, gates, branches, bridges, and other overhead obstructions.
Plan the Final Position
Select the exact location and preferred door direction before the delivery vehicle reaches the site.
Delivery tip:
Provide photographs or videos of the delivery area when requesting your quote. This helps determine whether tilt-bed, roll-off, crane, or other unloading equipment may be required.
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Custom container options
Shipping Container Modification Options
Modified shipping containers can be adapted for offices, workshops, storage facilities, retail spaces, homes, site buildings, equipment rooms, pools, studios, and other specialized applications.
Personnel Doors
Roll-Up Doors
Windows
Insulation
Electrical Wiring
Interior Lighting
Air Conditioning
Ventilation
Shelving
Partitions
Custom Flooring
Lockboxes
Security Bars
Office Layouts
Plumbing
Custom Fabrication
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Before placing your order
Shipping Container Buyer Checklist
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Select the correct container size for your storage, business, transportation, or conversion needs.
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Decide whether a new, used, refrigerated, High Cube, modified, or specialty unit is most suitable.
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Measure your property and confirm that the container will fit in the proposed location.
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Confirm that the delivery vehicle has sufficient access, turning room, and overhead clearance.
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Prepare a firm and level foundation before the scheduled container delivery date.
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Identify any modifications such as windows, doors, insulation, electrical systems, or shelving.
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Determine the preferred direction for the container’s cargo doors before delivery.
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Request a detailed quote that includes the container, modifications, taxes, and delivery costs.
Common Questions
Shipping Container Buyer FAQs
What size shipping container should I purchase?
A 10ft container is suitable for compact storage, while a 20ft container is one of the most popular options for residential and business use. Larger commercial, industrial, or construction projects may require 40ft, 45ft, or 53ft containers.
Are used shipping containers suitable for storage?
Yes. Used shipping containers are widely used for tools, furniture, machinery, inventory, equipment, and construction materials. Their suitability depends on the grade and overall structural condition.
What does wind and watertight mean?
Wind and watertight containers are designed to prevent normal wind and rain from entering through the roof, walls, doors, and seals. They are commonly used for secure stationary storage.
Can shipping containers be modified?
Yes. Containers can be modified with personnel doors, roll-up doors, windows, electrical systems, insulation, air conditioning, shelving, plumbing, partitions, flooring, and other custom features.
Do you supply refrigerated containers?
Refrigerated containers may be used for chilled and frozen products, food service, catering, events, flowers, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive inventory.
Can containers be used as offices or workshops?
Yes. Shipping containers can be converted into offices, classrooms, workshops, guard houses, break rooms, studios, retail units, and portable commercial buildings.
What type of foundation does a container require?
Containers should normally be placed on a firm, level surface. Concrete pads, gravel bases, railroad ties, concrete blocks, or engineered foundations may be suitable depending on the project.
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