Container Grades / Ratings 
Container Grades / Ratings 
Our new containers are manufactured in Asia and delivered by ship to ports worldwide. To defray shipping costs, they will have had 3rd party cargo loaded in them for the one-trip over from Asia. Most one-trip containers are near perfect but you may notice minor scuffs, container handler marks, superficial dents or forklift tire tracks on the flooring. Nevertheless, these are new, clean and they come complete with the durable manufactures original paint and warranty. Shipped.com provides a 10 year warranty on all new containers we sell. One-trip containers come with new CSC plates and can be used to transport cargo on the high seas without an inspection for 5 years! Whenever reliability, longevity or aesthetics are important, this is your #1 choice. Click here to see more NEW shipping container photos »
IICL containers are the highest criteria in the industry for used shipping containers. IICL containers have been used to move goods and are in good physical and cosmetic condition. An IICL rating ensures that they can withstand the demands of overseas shipping or any domestic storage use. All used IICL containers may have rust, dents, dings, patch work, patch repairs, welded sections, roof pits and the roof bows may not be perfect. However, IICL rated containers will have these imperfections much less than on any other used container available. IICL containers can be quite rare as shipping lines and international container leasing companies like us have little reason to sell off this grade of container from their long-term rental fleets.
Cargo Worthy (CWO) containers are currently being used to transport cargo domestically or overseas. All used containers are sold based on their structural integrity, not cosmetics and they will have many cosmetic imperfections, surface rust, dents, dings, patch work, patch repairs, welded sections, roof pits and the roof bows will not be perfect. CWO containers can be graded primarily on their structural integrity for carrying a load of goods for transport. All the CWO containers we sell can be certified by a licensed surveyor and used to continue transporting cargo. Inspection criteria is based on the condition of the doors, floor, walls, ceiling and the overall structural integrity. You can expect a ~10% price premium vs a "WWT" container. Regardless if you plan to ship your container or not, a CWO container will guarantee that you will receive a unit that is structurally sound.
"Wind and Water Tight" containers have been retired from moving cargo on the high seas. All used containers are sold based on their structural integrity, not cosmetics and they will have many cosmetic imperfections, surface rust, dents, dings, patch work, patch repairs, welded sections, roof pits and the roof bows will not be perfect. The doors may be difficult to operate but spray-on penetrating oil often helps. The floor will be worn but in good condition. Some initial maintenance & minor repairs may be required but overall these containers are in great shape and will likely retain or even appreciate in value when resold later. WWT boxes are a great choice when you want a guaranteed wind and water tight container at the lowest possible price!
AS-IS / Damaged units have major damage. These containers have missing sections of steel, advanced rust causing structural integrity problems, missing doors, rotten floors or other serious problems. They are typically sold for recycling the steel or specific projects. Shipped.com does NOT offer damaged containers for sale.
See more Container info in our Buyer's Guide here »
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