Buying a shipping container is new or used your best option? This is a simple guide for your reference.
New Containers.
CIMC has a unique system for manufacturing, and selling high-quality shipping containers.
* The shipping container gets manufactured in China.
* Once the shipping container is ready, it transports freight to around of the world.
Advantages.
* Little to no dents.
* High locking bar handles for easy cargo door opening.
* No rust.
* A longer service life, 30+ years.
* Great resale value.
New shipping containers will have high locking bars as they’re designed to be opened when they’re sitting on the ground, as opposed to when they’re sitting stacked up, high on a chasse. All new containers also come with high security lockboxes, as they are designed for on-the-ground storage.
Disadvantages.
The new shipping container will be the best option. But it will be costly.
Used Containers.
If you’re facing the following: on a budget, or have short-term storage needs, then a used container can be a great option.
Advantages.
The main advantage is cost. Shipping containers depreciate most within their first five years. A cargo-worthy container still has equity and a potential service life about 15 years. If the new shipping container are not necessary, then the cost savings used containers may be ideal.
Disadvantages.
All used containers have imperfections that include dents and rust. The container’s inspect is need if you’re planning to build a habitable structure. While you can a refurbish structures, change the replacements as where is needs, like the roof panel,, cross member, top said rail, door sill, corner casting, full set of the door accessary etc.
Once any spare parts are needed of the used or damaged shipping containers, CIMC Equilink have the full set of original accessories for you choosing, with the timely and best support.