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Real thing:10-foot container size, use and the latest price
Apr 20,2024

Compared to 20-foot and 40-foot containers, 10-foot containers are used relatively little in transportation. However, such containers are receiving more and more attention. Read this article to learn about the size, capacity, uses and price of 10-foot containers.

Summary of this article

* Latest Prices of 10-foot Containers

* 10-foot containers: dimensions and capacity

* 10-foot containers: benefits and uses

* New and Used: Price Comparison

Latest price of 10-foot container

10-foot containers are available in the United States, Europe and China, let's take a look at the average box price in these regions.

USA 10-foot container

If you are planning to buy a 10-foot container in the United States, its average price is $3,387. Due to the limited supply, it costs almost the same to purchase as a 20-foot container.

China 10-foot Container

In China, the average price of a 10-foot container is $3,278, which is almost the same as the price in the United States.

Europe 10-foot Container

In Europe, the average price of a 10-foot container is $2,863, which is much lower compared to prices in the United States and China.


10-foot container: size and capacity

As shown in the image below, the 10-foot container has a length of 3.5m (11.5 feet), a width of 2.44m (8 feet) and a height of 2.59m (8.5 feet).

If it can't meet your shipping needs, you can also consider the 10HC, or 10-foot High Container, which has a height of 1 foot higher compared to the 10-foot container, with the same length and width.

A 10-foot container has an internal volume of 15.89 cubic meters (540 cubic feet), a deadweight of 1,300 kilograms, and a maximum payload of 8,959.8 kilograms.

So, how much can a 10-foot container hold?

The contents of a small one-bedroom apartment

Or four to five motorcycles

Or four pallets (1.016m x 1.219m)

10-foot container: advantages and uses

Precisely because of its compact size, the 10-foot container is very flexible in its use and offers advantages that cannot be matched by standard containers. It may be the right choice when shippers are looking for transportation solutions for small and seasonal cargo or for portable office space.

Cargo Transportation: Due to its light weight, loading and unloading cargo is quick and easy with a 10-foot container. It's perfect for loading small cargo that can be cost-effectively transported short distances via truck.

Portable Storage: On construction sites, 10-foot containers are perfect storage containers to keep tools, machinery and construction materials protected from the elements. Due to their small size, they are easy to move around and are suitable for sites where space is limited.

Versatile Office Space: If your business needs small, portable office space, a 10-foot container is the way to go. It can also be easily moved if your location changes frequently.

New vs. Used: Price Comparison

If you're not sure whether to buy a new or used (cargo-ready) container, the following pricing data is for your reference so you can make the most informed decision.

USA: The prices of new and used containers in the USA are $4,232 and $926 respectively. Obviously, you can save a lot of money by choosing a used container!

Europe: The prices for new and used containers in Europe are US$3,285 and US$2,293 respectively. If you choose to buy used containers, you can save US$992 per unit.

In addition to the 10-foot containers, different types of containers are available at CIMC-Equilink, ordinary containers for sale, modified shippingcontainer for sale, open top container for sale, reefer container for sale and so on.The price we offer is much cheaper than the market price,discounts available for largerquantities.Please visit us by email(info.equilink@cimc.com)or submit a quick quote.

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