All containers are manufactured to ISO standards and are cargo worthy so don’t be put off by appearances. There are four grades of containers with differing purchase prices.

Grade B
• Wind and watertight
• Good condition
• Minimal dents
• Minimal rust
 
Grade C
• Wind and water tight 

• Fair condition

 • Moderate dents 

• Moderate rust

Refurbished 

• Wind and water tight
• Good condition

• External primer and paint

• Moderate dents   

New 

• Excellent condition
• No dents 

• No rust

Make sure you have identified a flat, hard surface that can handle the weight of the container. An empty 3m container weighs 1.400kgs (1.4 tons), an empty 6m container weighs 2.185kgs (2.1 tons), while an empty 12m container weighs 3.640kgs (3.6 tons). A full 3m can take in excess of 10 tons while a 6m and 12m can take in excess of 30 tons.

To get a quote email sales.na@almar.co.za and speak to our sales team. Have the answers to these questions at hand for the swiftest service: 

• What size container do you need? 

• How long do you intend to use it for? 

• What do you intend to use it for?

• Do you need it to be delivered?