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Container Types

Container Sizes

All five types side by side, with the dimensions that decide which one fits your site. Every size is delivered to your Louisiana address, with delivery included in the quoted price.

Quick Comparison

All Container Types at a Glance

Type Length Width Height Int. Volume Best For Quote
20ft Standard 20 ft 8 ft 8.5 ft 1,170 cu ft Home storage, driveways Quote
40ft Standard 40 ft 8 ft 8.5 ft 2,350 cu ft Contractors, farms, businesses Quote
40ft High Cube 40 ft 8 ft 9.5 ft 2,694 cu ft Tall equipment, conversions Quote
Modified / Custom 20 or 40 ft 8 ft Varies Custom Offices, cabins, custom builds Quote
Refrigerated (Reefer) 20 or 40 ft 8 ft 8.5 ft Varies Food, produce, breweries, catering Quote

Dimensions shown are approximate exterior. Interior dimensions are slightly smaller.

New 20ft one-trip shipping container
Smaller Footprint

20ft Standard Container

The 20ft is the smaller of the two standard sizes. Inside, it measures about 19 ft 4 in long, 7 ft 9 in wide and 7 ft 10 in high, and it can be placed in spots a 40ft cannot reach.

It suits a renovation, seasonal equipment, or a business that has outgrown its back room. It needs 110 feet of straight clearance at the drop point.

Common Uses

  • ✓ For renovation tools and materials in New Orleans, confirm the route, any gate and the ground before delivery.
  • ✓ In Baton Rouge, organize durable job supplies near the work. Check that the truck can clear any fence or tight subdivision turn.
  • ✓ In Acadiana, store irrigation parts and hand tools near a shop or field entrance that the truck can reach without crossing a soft shoulder.
  • ✓ On the Northshore, check the drainage, the live oak canopy and the whole route to the drop point.
  • ✓ In Lake Charles, keep industrial parts separate from daily traffic.
  • ✓ For farm storage in north Louisiana's river bottoms, choose a firm, level spot with drainage.

Specifications

Exterior Length20 ft (6.1 m)
Exterior Width8 ft (2.44 m)
Exterior Height8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Interior Length19 ft 4 in
Interior Width7 ft 9 in
Interior Height7 ft 10 in
Volumeabout 1,170 cu ft
Door Opening7 ft 8 in W x 7 ft 5 in H
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Specifications

Exterior Length40 ft (12.2 m)
Exterior Width8 ft (2.44 m)
Exterior Height8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Interior Length39 ft 5 in
Interior Width7 ft 9 in
Interior Height7 ft 10 in
Volumeabout 2,350 cu ft
Door Opening7 ft 8 in W x 7 ft 5 in H
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40ft standard shipping container
Double the Space

40ft Standard Container

Twice the storage of a 20ft in the same width. The 40ft standard suits contractors, farms and businesses with large equipment or many pallets.

The trade is access. A 40ft needs 130 feet of straight clearance for the tilt-bed to set it down. On a constrained lot, two 20ft units may fit where one 40ft will not.

Common Uses

  • ✓ For crews with long materials in New Orleans, plan the access, the gate width and the door opening.
  • ✓ For renovation storage in Baton Rouge, check that retaining walls do not block the 130 ft of straight, unobstructed space needed to deliver a 40ft container.
  • ✓ In Acadiana, confirm the bridges, culverts and farm entrances along the route.
  • ✓ On the Northshore, leave room at the doors to move equipment in and out. Check the trees along the approach.
  • ✓ In southwest Louisiana, check the ground, the drainage and the industrial gates before the truck arrives.
  • ✓ In north Louisiana, check the surface and the turns, including where the truck leaves pavement, before choosing a 40ft.
40ft high cube one-trip container with the doors open
Most Space

40ft High Cube Container

Same footprint as the standard 40ft, one foot taller: 9 ft 6 in outside and about 8 ft 10 in inside. That foot can help with tall equipment and overhead services, while insulation and a finished floor reduce the available headroom.

The extra foot suits conversions such as offices, bunkhouses, break rooms and workshops. It needs the same clearance as any 40ft: 130 feet of straight run.

Common Uses

  • ✓ The extra foot of height helps with tall equipment.
  • ✓ In Baton Rouge, confirm the height, the route and the support under the container, including any sloping driveway.
  • ✓ In Lafayette, arrange shelving and equipment around the door. Confirm the 130ft run the truck needs.
  • ✓ On the Northshore, check for low branches, wires and changes in grade.
  • ✓ In Lake Charles, check the route and any overhead lines before delivery.
  • ✓ In north Louisiana, confirm that the bridge and the field entrance can carry the delivery.

Specifications

Exterior Length40 ft (12.2 m)
Exterior Width8 ft (2.44 m)
Exterior Height9 ft 6 in (2.9 m)
Interior Length39 ft 5 in
Interior Width7 ft 9 in
Interior Height8 ft 10 in
Volumeabout 2,694 cu ft
Door Opening7 ft 8 in W x 8 ft 5 in H
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Common Modifications Available

  • ✓ Personnel doors and roll-up doors
  • ✓ Windows, fixed or opening
  • ✓ Electrical wiring, outlets and panel
  • ✓ LED interior and exterior lighting
  • ✓ Insulation, HVAC and climate control
  • ✓ Flooring overlays and wall panels
  • ✓ Custom exterior paint and branding
  • ✓ Built-in shelving and workbenches
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Modified shipping container converted into a finished workspace
Custom

Modified Containers

A modified container starts as a standard steel box and gains the parts you need: doors, windows, insulation, electrical, climate control. The result is a weatherproof structure that can be placed wherever the delivery truck can reach.

Which modifications matter depends on where it will sit. Insulation and ventilation are decided by climate, not preference, so tell us the site and the intended use before the specification is fixed.

Common Uses

  • ✓ A New Orleans project should define windows, insulation, electrical work and the final use before the build starts.
  • ✓ In Baton Rouge, provide the plans and the project requirements before ordering.
  • ✓ In Lafayette, confirm the utilities and the local rules for the parcel.
  • ✓ On the Northshore, review the drainage and the access before the build, since the finished unit arrives on a tilt-bed truck.
  • ✓ In Lake Charles, match the modifications to the industrial use and the site rules.
  • ✓ In north Louisiana, describe the use and the whole site, including the road in, when asking for a quote.
20ft refrigerated container with its refrigeration unit
Refrigerated

Refrigerated (Reefer) Containers

A reefer is a shipping container with a refrigeration unit built into one end, holding anywhere from -25 degrees F to +70 degrees F. The insulation is part of the original build, not added afterwards, which is why it holds temperature the way a retrofitted box cannot.

Available in 20ft and 40ft. It needs a 460V 3-phase connection, or a compatible generator where 3-phase power is not on site. Confirm your power supply before ordering.

Common Uses

  • ✓ Before using a reefer in New Orleans, confirm the 460 volt three-phase power supply and the temperature you need.
  • ✓ In Baton Rouge, plan the power, the access and the maintenance for the unit.
  • ✓ In Lafayette, describe the product and the temperature it needs, since a reefer holds anywhere from -25°F to +70°F.
  • ✓ On the Northshore, keep the unit out of standing water and check the power on site.
  • ✓ In Lake Charles, plan the power and the circulation around the unit in the yard.
  • ✓ In north Louisiana, confirm the power supply, or the generator and its fuel, before delivery.

Key Specifications

Available Sizes20ft and 40ft
Temperature Range-25 F to +70 F
Power Requirement460V 3-phase
Condition AvailableUsed and reconditioned
Insulated WallsYes, integral
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Before You Order

Site Preparation and Delivery Clearance

Containers arrive on a tilt-bed truck. Knowing your clearance before the truck is booked is what keeps a delivery from turning into a second trip.

Required Straight Clearance

20ft
110 feet straight clearance
Measured from the drop point in a straight line
40ft
130 feet straight clearance
Standard and high cube both

Also check: at least 10 ft of width, at least 15 ft of driving height and at least 22 ft of height along the entire unloading path, plus the road surface. Gravel and dirt may be workable, but flag steep grades and soft ground before booking.

See How Delivery Works

Tilt-bed delivery in action. This is what to expect at your property.