Shipping Containers for Sale - Chicago, Illinois!

If you're looking for a cheap shipping container to convert into a storage unit, modular house, or jobsite office, you're best bet it to look around any place where there is a port or major distribution center.  On the west coast you've got Los Angeles and San Francisco, on the east coast you've got Newark, Norfolk, and Miami, and in the middle of the United States you've got Chicago, Illinois.

Why is Chicago a Great Place to Buy a Shipping Container?

If you're within 100 miles of Chicago you'll be able to get a great deal on a container, and have it delivered to you for a reasonable cost.  Chicago is a major east/west distribution center so lots of products move in/around/through the Windy City.  As they're sorted and repackaged destined for their final location, the goods are often unloaded from containers and repacked into trucks and trailers.  Sure, some of the containers are used in different parts of the supply chain, but there are many that are sold off into the secondary/retail market to be repurposed- that's why you'll find the great deals.

Where to Get the Best Deals on a Shipping Container?

There are many dealers, traders, and related companies in Chicago that can help you.  Each one adds a different type of value - some include delivery in the price, others can make the modifications that you might be interested in.  Many of the dealers list their containers for sale on the internet on websites like ContainerAuction.com.

New or Used Shipping Containers - Which is the Best?

Used shipping containers are cheaper than a new container, but depending on your needs it may not mean that it's a better deal.  A used shipping container can be sold in several conditions -

• "as is where is", which means that it could be in any condition and the seller can't promise that it will be solid, 
• "wind/water tight", which means that it will have no holes and will keep everything on the inside of the container dry and protected,
• "cargo worthy", which is a solid container that could still be used for shipping.

A used container may not be pretty too look at, and it may need some cleaning up to make it suitable for sitting on your property.  If you want a container that looks perfect and will require no cleaning or maintenance, then you'll want a new (one trip) container.

Overall, there are lots of great options for containers in a city like Chicago.  Storage, housing conversions, job site offices, are all possible with the inventory that's available.  Storage container retailers throughout North America, and Illinois, list their inventory for sale on ContainerAuction.com.  If you need any help, you can find a good resource to contact on the auction.

Chicago Shipping Containers - new, one trip, used, CHEAP!

East to west, Chicago is a major hub in North American transportation and logistics.  No matter if the containers arrive by train, truck, or boat coming in off Lake Michigan; they're either shifted to a different carrier or the contents are repacked and reloaded.  The volume of through traffic is amazing, and the number of containers that remain in Chicago means that you can find a great deal at the auction!

Chicago Shipping Containers for Sale

Chicago has a lot of shipping containers for sale, and if you know where to look and the questions to ask you can find them at a great price.  Many of the worlds major shipping lines, container lessors, and trucking companies have depots located in and around Chicago.  They tend to sell their containers in bulk purchases to container retailers throughout the area.  Then container retailers then move them to their location, clean them up and paint them, and sell them as a retail transaction to the end user.  This system is very effecient, although sometimes the container retailers aren't in your area, or don't have the specific container that you need.

Chicago Container Auctions

Occasionally, new and used shipping containers are put up for auction in Chicago.  Sometimes the containers are loaded with cargo or unclaimed freight, but many times they are empty.  These auctions are either held at the depot location, or online at at a website like ContainerAuction.com.  If you go to a live container auction you'll need to show up with cash, or if you purchase one on ContainerAuction.com you'll need to be ready to make a wire transfer or other quick payment to make sure that the transaction doesn't expire.

Cheap Containers in Chicago

One thing the wholesalers, shipping lines, and retail container outlets have in common is selling on ContainerAuction.com.  Container Auction is a marketplace for new and used containers, and they sell single units, bulk purchases, sale listings and auctions.  Some listings include delivery within a set radius, and others are priced dirt cheap provided that you can arrange your own transportation.  If you're shopping for a cargo, shipping or storage container in Chicago, check out the Auction first!