{"id":10909,"date":"2026-09-18T12:18:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.coin-container.de\/seecontainer-preise\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T22:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T21:09:26","slug":"seecontainer-preise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.coin-container.de\/en\/seecontainer-preise\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a shipping container cost? 2026 prices"},"content":{"rendered":"

A shipping container costs<\/strong> roughly between the low and the high four-figure range, depending on size and condition (net, excluding transport). A used 20 ft container is at the lower end, an as-new 40 ft High Cube at the upper end. In addition, there are one-off transport costs, which are calculated individually based on distance and offloading conditions. This page breaks down what determines the price \u2013 with guide values by size and condition, a worked example of the total cost and the factors that influence the price.<\/p>\n

\"Neuer<\/span>\"Gebrauchter<\/span><\/span>
Condition \u2013 new, one-way or used \u2013 affects the price more than size does.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shipping container prices by size<\/h2>\n

The following guide values are net depot prices, excluding transport. They indicate the range in which prices typically fall \u2013 the binding price for a specific container is stated in the quote.<\/p>\n

Size<\/th>used<\/th>One-way<\/th>brand new<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
8 ft<\/th>approx. 1.400–2.400 €<\/td>approx. 1.900–2.600 €<\/td>on request<\/td><\/tr>
10 ft<\/th>approx. 1.600–2.800 €<\/td>approx. 2.600–3.400 €<\/td>on request<\/td><\/tr>
20 ft<\/th>approx. 850–1.200 €<\/td>approx. 1.800–2.300 €<\/td>on request<\/td><\/tr>
20 ft High Cube<\/th>approx. 1.400–2.800 €<\/td>approx. 2.600–3.500 €<\/td>on request<\/td><\/tr>
40 ft<\/th>approx. 1.100–1.400 €<\/td>approx. 3.000–3.300 €<\/td>on request<\/td><\/tr>
40 ft High Cube<\/th>approx. 1.400–1.800 €<\/td>approx. 2.700–3.300 €<\/td>on request<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>

↔ Swipe the table left\/right<\/p>

As of October 2026. Indicative net prices (plus VAT) at the depot, excluding transport. Containers are a globally traded commodity \u2014 prices move with exchange rates, freight rates and the season. We give binding prices in our quote.<\/p><\/div>\n

Small containers (6\u201310 ft) are more expensive per cubic metre than 20 and 40 ft containers because they are custom-built \u2013 the 20 ft container is the most cost-efficient format. If you are still looking for the right size, you will find the full dimensions under Container dimensions and sizes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Prices by condition<\/h2>\n

Die Zustandsklasse macht bei gleicher Gr\u00f6\u00dfe schnell 1.000 Euro Unterschied. Ein gebrauchter Container im Zustand \u201eWind and Watertight\u201c reicht f\u00fcr ein trockenes Au\u00dfenlager v\u00f6llig aus; ein One Way Container lohnt sich, wenn die Optik z\u00e4hlt oder der Container umgebaut wird.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Condition<\/th>\nFeatures<\/th>\nPrice level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Brand new<\/strong><\/td>\nnever loaded, flawless, colour of your choice available<\/td>\nhighest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One-way \/ as new<\/strong><\/td>\none sea voyage, almost like new in appearance, minimal handling marks<\/td>\nhigh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo Worthy (CW)<\/strong><\/td>\nseaworthy, watertight, valid CSC plate<\/td>\nmedium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wind & Watertight (WWT)<\/strong><\/td>\nrain- and windproof, with signs of wear<\/td>\nlower<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"As Is\"<\/strong><\/td>\nno guarantee of condition, sold as viewed<\/td>\ncheapest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Details on the condition grades and an inspection checklist for your purchase: buy used shipping containers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Prices for refrigerated and special containers<\/h2>\n

Refrigerated and special containers follow their own pricing logic:<\/p>\n