Standard Shipping Containers

Most shipping containers, nearly 90%, are “dry freight” or “general purpose” containers. The 20, 40, and 45-foot sizes are often called ISO shipping containers. Containers also come in 53-foot lengths.
Transportation: Shipping containers are designed to be transported by truck, rail, or boat and used for shipping locally and internationally.
Storage: Retailers, farms, and general businesses use shipping containers as additional storage.
Construction: Shipping containers are used for temporary workspaces and storage on construction sites.
Living space: Office space, temporary offices, tiny homes, and additional living space have become popular uses for shipping containers.
Retail: Retail businesses often use shipping containers for temporary and permanent retail space.