Shipping Container

We Will Transport It Is Your Shipping Container Specialist!

Cargo ships circulate the globe daily, and each container ship is always stacked high with containers full of freight and other cargo. Our team of shipping experts at We Will Transport It is ready to help you solve all of your containers shipping and logistics needs with just one phone call, and we can assist you when you need to reserve container space to ship just about anything. We can help you ship cars, RVs, boats, and other freight, and we love working with customers who have tight deadlines.

We Offer Guaranteed Low Rates on Containers Shipping Services Throughout the World!

We make it affordable and really easy to ship container freight because we are connected with all of the world’s top transportation companies. When you contact one of our vehicle and containers shipping agents, he or she will find out what you need to ship and where it’s going. Your shipping quote will be based on the current market value for the job and how quickly you’ll need your freight delivered. We offer expedited container shipping services for the times when you want to ensure that you meet a specific delivery deadline. We can also save you 10% or more off from the cost of large and small shipping containers and the cost of container shipping every day.

Our transportation partners operate cargo ships that are servicing the most popular ports in the world, and they need each container ship to be operating at maximum capacity. As a departure from a port is imminient, freight companies are prepared to deeply discount their rates. This is always great news for our customers because it helps us beat any price quote for container shipping. You’ll be sharing the expense of transporting your ship container with all of the other individuals and companies shipping freight on the same container ship, and we can arrange ground transportation for your car or other freight directly to the port city.

We Partner With America’s Most Trusted Transportation Carriers!

We know how important that your vehicles and other cargo are, which is why we only partner with trusted carriers for containers shipping. Our dispatchers work on behalf of our clients to find the best possible deals, and every transportation company in our network is fully insured and bonded. Once you have placed your container shipping order with your agent, he or she will submit the shipping job for bidding. The transportation carriers will be competing to earn your business, and our transport brokers will help you find the best possible rates for container shipping or auto transport.

After a transport carrier picks up your shipping order, we’ll get the shipment scheduled and then email you a detailed confirmation. Your confirmation will include the date and time for your pick-up, and it will also include your driver’s name and telephone number. We can pick up your car, truck, RV, or any other freight at any address in North America and ship it to your vacation destination or your new home. You will have the chance to inspect your shipment with your driver at pick-up and drop-off, and we can help you file an insurance claim in the unlikely event that your shipment was damaged in transit.

We Can Locate Experienced Builders that Can Construct The Container Home of Your Dreams!

When the cargo shipping container was first created, its sole purpose was carrying freight on a truck or a container ship. After shipping containers are taken out of service, individuals have the option of purchasing them from the freight carriers. They were already designed for freight storage, and they offer a great temporary (or permanent) way to store just about anything. They also turn out to be a great way to build a new home at a fraction of the cost of regular building materials. A small container can easily be retrofitted into a tiny home for as little as $10,000, and creative homeowners are also combining multiple containers in a lot of great layouts.

If you’re interested in designing and constructing your own custom shipping container home, we can help you get started. We’re connected with the best home builders in North America, and we’re always happy to help you find skilled and experienced builders in your area. Some home builders are now focusing exclusively on building great new homes out of upcycled containers, and they offer a host of exciting design concepts that can suit the leanest of budgets. There are also plenty of seasoned builders who are now creating shipping container home departments in response to overwhelming demand from their customers.

Shipping Container Home Benefits

If you’re trying to build a new home on a budget, a container home is a very exciting option. For starters, it’s one of the cheapest ways to build a new home. The average container home will cost about $105 a square foot, compared to $150 or more per square foot for a home constructed of traditional materials. The largest expense in new home construction is framing, which will be completely obviated when you build your home out of upcycled shipping containers.

A shipping container home makes a very bold statement, and you’ll definitely be the talk of your neighborhood. Containers have plenty of bold architectural lines that are perfect for any mid-century modern design, and you can arrange multiple containers in any floor plan that suits you. Small containers are easy to turn into tiny homes that are both fun and functional, and multiple container homes offer plenty of great possibilities for a growing family.

If you’re an eco-conscious individual and you want to reduce the size of your family’s carbon footprint, upcycling a cargo shipping container is a great place to start. You’ll be giving retired shipping containers a new home and saving them from decades of neglect at the back of a shipyard. Even small shipping containers travel hundreds of thousands of miles in their lifetime, and they can finish out their lives in style with you and your family!

How To Find The Right Builder For Your Container Home

Whether you want to design and build your first home or your forever home from upcycled shipping containers, it’s crucial to locate a fully-qualified builder in your area who can help you bring your dream home to life. Your new home will soon be a place to be filled with great new memories, and you’re going to want to find a builder with the right skills and experience. Fortunately, the ever-increasing popularity of container homes has definitely been noticed by plenty of the top builders in America. Builders throughout the world have added plenty of container home construction projects to their resumes over the past few decades, and many builders are now specializing in building container homes almost exclusively. But how can you make sure that you make a truly informed decision when you’re hiring a builder?

When you search for ship container home builders in your community, many companies will include plenty of photographs of their recent builds. Your local home builder is only as good as his or her reputation, which is why reputable builders will make plenty of reviews available on their websites. Contact the ship container home builders directly when you have questions about their work and don’t be afraid to also ask them for a few recent references.

Getting multiple bids is the best way to keep construction companies honest, and we recommend getting at least three estimates for your new home. You’ll be able to instantly see how the builders compare on their prices and get a better estimate of your final cost. You should always ask for an itemized estimate from each builder, and their construction figures should be more or less the same. Some companies will have less overhead and be able to offer you slightly lower prices, but you’re right to be concerned about any estimates that are drastically lower than the others. Your estimate should always reflect quality work at fair prices, and you should trust your instincts when you’re selecting your builder.

How to Keep Construction On Time and Within Budget

Managing construction costs is easiest when you plan ahead. When you’re constructing a new container home, you’ll need to pull permits just like any other project. Your builder might be able to pull the permits for you, but you’ll want to find out upfront.

You can build a container home just about anywhere, but you’ll want to make sure that your lot is located in a residential zone that allows container homes. Some states regulate container homes like manufactured homes, and some already have specific legislation in place to govern container home construction. If you live in a community or a neighborhood that has a homeowners’ association (HOA), you’ll want to review your covenant carefully. Make sure that you have approval for any required variances before construction begins.

Your construction estimate will include the cost of materials, labor, and permits. You’ll need to budget for the expense of the shipping container cost and the cost of containers shipping to your property. You’ll also have the cost of appliances, fixtures, and other building materials. You’ll need to pay for a home inspection to make sure that the home is suitable for occupancy before you move in, and you’ll need to purchase a homeowners’ insurance policy. All of the top insurers now have experience writing policies for container homes, and your builder will often be able to recommend an experienced agent in or near your community.

FAQs

If you need to ship container freight or if you want to get a great buy on a used container, call us any time at 551-225-1682. We’re here to save you money, and happy to answer your questions about containers shipping at any time!

• What are the container dimensions?

  You have several cargo shipping container sizes to choose from, including 20-foot containers and 40-foot containers. All containers are eight feet wide, but you also have two different heights to choose from. Standard containers are 8’6” tall, and cube containers are 9’6” tall. High-cube cargo containers are a great option for home building because they’re a foot taller than standard containers. They also make container shipping a little more challenging on the roads. High-cube containers will need to be transported on a lowboy or step-deck transport. They’re pulled by the same types of trucks as other flatbeds, but they have a platform that sits closer to the ground in order to accommodate taller and oversized loads.

• What are the container sizes?

  A 20-foot cargo shipping container will have 150 square feet of floor space and a 40-foot cargo shipping container will have 300 square feet of floor space. Small shipping containers are perfect if you’re interested in building a tiny home, and it’s easy to find great builders in your area who can custom-build your tiny home to order. 40-foot containers have twice as much floor space, but you won’t be limited to the square footage inside the container. Many home plans include cantilevered decks and large central living areas surrounded by as many bedrooms as you desire. When you’re drawing up the plans and designing a custom-built container home, you’re always free to let your imagination go wild. You’ll definitely stand out in your subdivision, and you can build the exact type of home that you want!

• How much does a shipping container cost?

  Transportation companies take their containers out of service on a regular basis, and they need to reduce their inventory quickly. The demand for used containers is now higher than ever, and it’s easiest to get a good deal on a container if you’re patient. Small shipping containers will typically cost you an average price of $1,500- $3,000. 40-foot containers will cost you an average price of $4,500-$5,500. We’re the first to find out when transportation companies need to reduce their inventory, and we’re always searching our network for the best bargains for our clients!

• How many shipping containers will fit onto a container ship?

  Containers shipping is facilitated by large seagoing vessels. Each container ship is capable of shipping thousands of tons of freight. Each cargo capacity is measured in TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). A TEUs is a standard unit of measurement used in containers shipping. A 20-foot container will take up one TEU on a container ship and a 40-foot container will be two TEUs. Most cargo vessels can carry between 10,000-20,000 TEUs. Some of the largest vessels are up to 23 containers wide and they can carry over 160,000 tons of freight. When a large container ship is loaded to its fullest capacity, it can stack containers up to 10 high on the deck and 8 high below the deck.

• How wide is a cargo shipping container?

  Each container is eight feet wide, so keep that in mind as you’re considering your home design. If you have a larger-sized family, you’ll definitely want to consider a multiple container design for your new home.

• How much will I need to spend to build A shipping container home on my land?

  Small shipping containers can easily be transformed into tiny homes for as little as $10,000 if you find the right builder and select the right floor plan. A larger home constructed from multiple containers is more suitable for a growing family, and you should budget $100,000 or more. You should budget around $105 per square foot to build your home to get started. Your budget will need to include the cost of the property, the shipping container cost, and the cost of shipping your containers to your property.

  You’re going to want to be particularly thorough when you begin searching for a qualified builder in your area. Make sure that they’re qualified to build the home to your specifications, and ask for an itemized estimate. You don’t have to buy top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures, but you will generally get what you pay for when it comes to home upgrades. You won’t have the expense of framing like you will for a home constructed from traditional materials, and many homeowners choose not to paint the exterior of their container homes.

  No matter how well-built a home might be, there will always be ongoing maintenance to consider over the life of your home. You’re also going to need to schedule a home inspection after construction is complete, and you’ll need to buy homeowners’ insurance for your container home before you and your family move in.

• Can I Build A Container Home Anywhere?

  You can build container homes in every state, but you’ll need to make sure that your property is in the right residential zone and that you pull the right permits. Tiny homes and mobile homes can be loaded up and transported to a new location, but shipping container homes will typically become permanent structures. Rural farmland will be more affordable than a lot closer to a metropolitan area. You’ll need to confirm that the property is in a residential zone and that it has access to utilities. Your land purchase will often be the most expensive part of your budget, so make sure to research your property investment carefully. If you’re moving into a community or a neighborhood that has a HOA, be sure to review the covenant carefully. An increasing number of communities are now container home-friendly, and there’s always plenty of demand for a well-built home in a great neighborhood. You can usually get some great advice from your realtor and your builder when you’re in the market for new land, and you’ll find a wealth of information online.

• How Can I Prepare My Land For Construction?

  Even if you love the idea of simple living, you’ll need to make sure that the land is accessible by roads and utilities. You might also need to schedule land grading or excavation to prepare a suitable site. Your builder will help you discuss your foundation options. Even though your container has a solid base, you’ll probably still need to pour a slab foundation. Some container homes are constructed on a pier foundation that will elevate the home a few feet off the ground. Pier foundations will prevent your home from sinking, and you won’t have to worry about water collecting around your home when it rains. Your builder will usually factor in the cost of land preparation and connecting utilities into the construction figures. You or your builder might also need to be present when the technicians show up to connect the utilities.

• How Can I Finish Out my Container Home?

  Once the home structure is in place, your final steps will be to finish out the interior. You’ll want to begin by installing a good layer of insulation. A container is designed for freight, so you’ll need to put a layer of spray, foam, or blanket insulation before you move people in. You’ll pay anywhere from .50 to $2 per square foot to insulate a container home. You should also consider installing a ductless HVAC system to maximize the available space inside your home. You can connect each unit to an outdoor air handler through small conduits, and set the thermostat to suit your preferences in up to four different rooms or zones at the same time.

  You’ll need at least one bathroom for your home, and it’s up to you whether or not you want to make room for a bathtub. A galley-style kitchen is the best option for a single container home, but you can do a lot more if you’re arranging a multiple container home around a central living area. You want to create a flexible living space and learn how to make all of your fixtures suitable for multiple tasks. Many container homes and tiny homes have ample loft space for sleeping, or you can install Murphy beds if you don’t feel like climbing up and down ladders to get in and out of bed.

  Be sure to invest in quality flooring materials. Inexpensive laminate flooring is easy to install in a container, and most flooring companies can install any style of flooring that they sell in your new home. You’ll want to install windows to open up the space and make it feel less crowded and figure out creative ways to store your clothing and personal items. Everyone will probably need to be prepared to downsize before the move, and you’ll need a plan to store everything away when it’s not in use. A container home can go from cozy to cluttered very quickly, and everyone will need to pitch in when it comes to picking things up and putting them away.

• What is the shipping container cost for an empty 40-foot container?

  You should estimate a shipping container cost of about $4,500-$5,500 if you want to purchase a 40-foot container, subject to current availability and demand. Transport carriers will often sell off many of their used containers at deep discounts a few times a year. We maintain an extensive network of global shipping companies, and we find out right away when they need to reduce their inventory. If you’ve got a little time to wait for a great deal, we’ll make sure that you get the lowest possible shipping container cost. You’ll also need to schedule ground transportation to ship your new containers from the port to your new home. Ground transportation for an empty container will cost you between $500-$1,500, depending on seasonal pricing and the distance for the transport.

Call WWTI Anytime When You’re Ready To Learn More About Cargo Shipping Containers!

We Will Transport It is the vehicle shipping company to contact any time that you want to learn more about small shipping containers for sale, container homes, or shipping. It doesn’t matter what you need to ship, because we can help you transport it all. We can pick up your motor vehicles right at your home and load them into a container for shipping to any destination in the world. We can also help you find affordable containers for sale and make sure that they’re delivered on time to your land so that you can get right to work building the home of your dreams! We always believe in taking a customer-focused approach to everything that we do, and we never require our customers to pay anything upfront when they need to schedule services.

You can reach a transportation agent around the clock at 551-225-1682 when you need to learn more about container shipping or if you need a free quote. We have the collective buying power to get our customers great prices, and we can beat any quote. Here’s a look at how container shipping works and how you can schedule your own shipment.

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