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Containerite’s Refurbished Shipping Containers

From residential to commercial clients, we know shipping containers and value your business.

Refurbished units make procurement a lot more affordable.

We offer a wide variety of 20- and 40ft refurbished stock, available in Standard Height 2.6m H and High Cubes 2.9m H.

Major shipping lines and leasing companies dispose of equipment as they end their life cycle in the shipping world.

We inspect all secondhand stock and grade them for Refurbishment or Used (non-refurbished).

All Refurbished stock is repaired to ensure they are delivered to you in wind, water and vermin-proof condition, including painted exteriors in standard colorbond colours.

Standard Colours:

If you have a specific colour preference, we can repaint it for you.

20ft General
Purpose Refurbished
Shipping Containers

40ft General
Purpose Refurbished
Shipping Containers

40ft High Cube
Refurbished Shipping
Containers

Refurbished
Refrigerated Shipping
Containers (Reefer)

Shipping CSC
Certification

Your shipping container must be CSC certified for safe travel via commercial transit lanes such as road, rail or sea.

This certification qualifies that your container is compliant to carry the maximum payload, ensuring it is safe to travel.

Available on request, Refurbished and Used shipping containers do not come standard with certification.

For static storage applications, this certification is not required.

Rest assured, our team of professionals will ask all the right questions to confirm if you need this.

General Purpose Refurbished Shipping Containers

Want to keep your investment to a minimum with a presentable appeal and receive a long-term return? Our Refurbished option fits the bill.

We offer a wide range of Refurbished units in various standard colours to help match the decor of your property. Want a specific colour? We can paint your shipping container in any colour you like!

All surface rust is removed, and the door gear is repaired, ensuring you get an air-tight, vermin-free product.

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Refurbished High Cube Shipping Containers

Our HC shipping containers are one foot taller than their sibling, the (GP) standard height option; you get more storage and the same footprint.

All surface rust is removed, and the door gear is repaired, ensuring you get an air-tight, vermin-free product.

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Refurbished Refrigerated Shipping

At Containerite, we inspect all potential stock before purchase and refurbishment. Our selection process must be tight. All good candidates are structurally repaired and refurbished in accordance with Containerites Repair Inspection Criteria. Machinery plants are retested and passed by a certified (marine) refrigeration tech.

FAQs

Refurbished shipping containers have typically been used before and have undergone a thorough inspection and repair process in conjunction with Containerite’s Repair & Quality Assurance Process. Our priority is to ensure our shipping containers are delivered wind, water and vermin proof. This process includes, door service, repairs to the structure, repainting the interior and exterior in a range of standard colours, even a colour of your choice.
Refurbished shipping containers come in a range of sizes, from 20 feet to 40 feet in length, and can be either standard or high cube height.
Yes, refurbished shipping containers can be modified to fit various needs. Common modifications include adding roller doors, windows, workbenches, insulation, ventilation and power.
The process typically involves removal of surface rust inside & out, cleaning, repairing, and repainting the container. The container is thoroughly inspected for any damages or issues, such as dents, rust, or leaks, and repairs are made as needed. The container is then cleaned to remove any debris or contaminants, and repainted with a new coat of paint to improve its appearance and protection against rust and corrosion. Other modifications may also be made, such as adding doors or windows, insulation, or ventilation. The goal of the refurbishment process is to improve the quality and appearance of the container, making it suitable for reuse.
Refurbished shipping containers are a cost-effective alternative to new containers and are generally in good condition. However, new containers typically have fewer dents, scratches, and signs of wear, and may come with a longer warranty period.