Hawaii Shipping Container Sales, Rentals & Custom Modifications
We are Hawaii's #1 source for shipping container sales, including new, used, for purchase or for rent. We also build completely custom mobile offices, studio sheds, storage units, retail spaces, and container homes.
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Hawaii Shipping Containers Delivered: Oahu & Neighbor Islands
Whether you want a 20’ shipping container or 40’ shipping container for sale or rent, or a mobile office, we supply
new and used shipping containers and
modular office trailers throughout Oahu. We also keep shipping containers in stock in Hilo and Kona on the
Big Island, Kahului on
Maui, Lihue on Kauai, and we ship to Molokai and Lanai.
Portable Shipping Containers: Products & Services
We're Committed to 5-Star Service
Read our customers' feedback:
Our experience from start to finish exceeded our expectations. Allison, Tara and her staff were attentive , professional and knowledgable. Great communication and attentive to the most minute detail. They customized our container to our specifications exactly. Thank you Allison and crew for a great experience in making our vision a reality!
This company is amazing. They are professional, efficient and truly care about the needs of the customer. They produce a high quality product and over deliver what is expected. They are also always available on the phone to provide service, their fees are fair for what you receive, and they work well with all the other contractors involved in your project. I highly recommend Allison Shipping Containers.
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE! She returns phone calls, answers questions, and generally handles good business. She also accept credit cards for my purchase which is a god send when doing this for the first time! The delivery was perfect as well, all set up by her. I'd easily spend another 10k with her on my next property!
Why Choose Allison Shipping Containers?
Experienced & Knowledgable
Our company has 15 years of experience of offering used and new shipping containers for sale and rent in Hawaii. We also build custom mobile office and storage units, ensuring the highest quality craftsmanship for customized mobile container offices, sheds, storage buildings and other projects. We love what we do and aren’t happy unless you love our work too. Check out our case studies to see our commitment to quality.
Fast Delivery
When you need a shipping container, you want it as quickly as possible. We keep inventory on Oahu, the Big Island, Maui and Kauai, ensuring a quick and smooth delivery. Based in
Waipahu, Honolulu County, we have supplied new and used shipping
containers and mobile office trailers to satisfied clients all over Hawaii--including the neighbor islands.

Cost
A premier Hawaii
wholesale container supplier, we buy shipping containers in bulk, allowing us to give you the best possible price whether you want a 20 foot shipping container or a 40 foot shipping container for sale or to rent, used or new, or a customized mobile office trailer.
How Shipping Container Customization Works
Step 1: Get a Quote
Once we have the detailed specs of your build and know what Hawaii island it’s for (whether Oahu, Maui or the Big Island), we’ll get you a quote within a few days.
Step 2: Place Your Order
Once you’re ready to place an order for your custom shipping container, we’ll send you an invoice for a 50% deposit you can securely pay online, or you can mail a check.
Step 3: Approve the Floor Plan
We’ll send you a draft floor plan, color options for paint and flooring options to confirm we perfectly understand your vision.
Step 4: We Build to Your Specs
Once you approve the floor plan, we get to work building your modified shipping container.
Step 5: Receive Your Container
Upon receipt of final payment, we will arrange delivery so you can start enjoying your new space.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
How much does a shipping container cost?
The cost of a shipping container varies widely based on supply and demand. The global shipping container shortage experienced after COVID19 has caused the shipping container prices to significantly increase. This increase is expected to last into 2022. Please call, text or email us for updated pricing.
New or “one-trip” shipping container
A new, or “one trip” shipping container is a container that was manufactured overseas (typically in China) and sent overseas filled with goods. Once the goods are unloaded, the shipping container is sold, hence the name “one trip” shipping container. These “one trip” shipping containers are as new as you can buy. They will be in excellent condition with the possibility of some dings and scratches from it being shipped on a barge along side other containers and handled at the ports with forklifts, etc.
Used shipping container
Generally, used shipping containers are several thousand dollars cheaper than new or "one trip" shipping containers. The difference is that a used storage container has rust and dents due to being in circulation with shipping companies such as Matson, etc. The used shipping containers we sell don’t have holes in them; they are wind and water tight. But if you want the best condition shipping container, then you’ll want to buy a “one trip” shipping container.
The cost of a 40' high cube shipping container is relatively the same as the cost of a 40' standard height shipping container, whereas the cost of a 20' high cube shipping container is at least a thousand dollars more expensive than the cost of a 20' standard height shipping container.
Call, text, or email us for current shipping container pricing.
What are the dimensions of a shipping container?
Shipping Container Width
Shipping container width is always 8' wide.
If you feel 8’ wide is not wide enough for you, we do fabricate portable shipping container buildings that join together multiple shipping containers to make structures that are 16 feet, 24 feet, 32 feet, 40 feet wide, etc.
Shipping Container Length
Common shipping container length’s are 45' long, 40' long, 20' long, or 10' long by 8' wide.
Shipping Container Height
Shipping container height is either 9'6" tall (known as a “high cube” or “high boy”) or 8'6" tall (known as standard height or “low cube”).
A “high cube” container is 9'6" on the exterior and 9' on the interior.
A “low cube” or standard height container is 8'6" on the exterior and 8' on the interior.
Our customers find that the extra one foot height makes a big difference when using the shipping container for an office or a home.
How much does a shipping container weigh?
Weight depends on the shipping container size. An empty 20 foot shipping container weighs between 4000 and 4,850 lbs. An empty 40 foot shipping container weighs between 8,340 and 9,260 lbs.
Shipping Container Sizes & Weights
10 ft Shipping Container (Standard Height)
2,800 lbs (1,270 kg or 1.27 metric tons)
20 ft Shipping container (Standard Height)
4,400 lbs (1995 kg or 2 metric tons)
20 ft High Cube Shipping Container
5,000 lbs (2268 kg or 2.3 metric tons)
40 ft Shipping Container (Standard Height)
8,000 lbs (3629 kg or 3.6 metric tons)
40 ft High Cube Shipping Container
8,775 lbs (3980 kg or 4 metric tons)
What is the life expectancy of a shipping container?
A new or “one trip” shipping can last up to 50 years, but this can obviously depend based on many factors such as what the shipping container is used for, how it is maintained, and many other factors.
A used shipping container won’t last as long as a new shipping container because it has probably spent 10-12 years of its life in transport, but they can still last you a very long time, especially if you maintain them.
Can you deliver a shipping container or mobile office to my property?
A new or “one trip” shipping can last up to 50 years, but this can obviously depend based on many factors such as what the shipping container is used for, how it is maintained, and many other factors.
A used shipping container won’t last as long as a new shipping container because it has probably spent 10-12 years of its life in transport, but they can still last you a very long time, especially if you maintain them.
We have detailed instructions on how to maintain a shipping container [here].
How do I ensure smooth delivery of my shipping container or mobile office?
The ground where you want the shipping container or mobile office to be placed needs to be solid and dry. If the ground is wet due to rain, please let us know prior to delivery as we will likely need to reschedule.
Consider the road leading to the delivery site. If there are excessively sharp turns or extremely windy roads, the delivery truck may not be able to pass. This is especially the case when delivering a 40’ shipping container, which requires more space for clearance than a 20’ shipping container. If there’s a doubt as to whether the truck can access your property, it’s best to schedule a time for the driver to pre-check the delivery location to assess whether the shipping container can be delivered where you want it.
The delivery surface needs to be level. If the surface is uneven this can create an imbalance making the container doors, or any installed doors, difficult to open and close. If you don’t have access to an even surface, you can create an even surface by doing things like pouring a concrete slab foundation or building a pad with compacted course base gravel. You can also use concrete foundation blocks and shims to create a level foundation.
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