Shipping Containers for Sale Charleston SC: New & Used Shipping Containers

Steel Shipping and Storage Containers in Charleston, SC


Container Management, Inc., is a major wholesaler that proudly offers storage and shipping containers to businesses, industry, and private individuals across America. With more than 30 dedicated years of industry experience and skilled knowledge, our family-owned and -operated company provides New, Used, and Cargo Worthy container solutions to match your needs and budget. Our expansive container inventory makes finding durable storage solutions for cargo, export, self-storage, modifications, and specialty containers easier than ever before.

 

We're a nationwide industry leader thanks to our great customer service, competitive pricing, and unmatched reliability for customers. Shop our selection of storage and shipping containers for sale in Charleston, SC, with sizes including 20ft, 40ft, and 40’ High Cube containers. Complete our online form below for a quote today, or you can reach out to a team member at [(708) 639-4992] with further questions. 

How to Buy A Shipping Container in Charleston

Our process is personalized to best meet your individual container needs.


Buying shipping containers is a seamless process with our efficient, customized system.


At Container Management, Inc., we ensure that you get the container size and grade that best meets your specific needs, including a wide range of new one-trip shipping containers. 

Complete Our Quote Request Form

Our quote form ensures you provide us with the important details:


  • How many containers?
  • New or Used?
  • Do you want us to deliver the container?
  • Where do you want to place the container: City, State, Zip Code
  • What grade container?
  • Storage or Export?
  • Your email address and phone number


You Receive Our Quote

We email you back the same business day with our quote provided we receive your quote request by 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.


We will email you back the next business day with our quote if we receive your quote request later than 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.


Our quote is based on current inventory levels at the depot site(s) closest to your delivery location. Inventory at each depot site is subject to change. Prices are based on current availability. Once current inventory is depleted, prices may vary with the next inventory replenishment. 


We offer some of the most competitive wholesale pricing on the market and work to provide the best pricing available based on current inventory availability.

Your Purchase

You provide us with a purchase order or email indicating your intent to purchase. 


We will confirm your purchase by reserving your container size and grade at the nearest depot location. You’ll get the next container off the stack at the depot that meets your order criteria.


We can’t guarantee a specific color, but all of our containers are warrantied to be wind and watertight at the time of delivery. 


We require payment in full at this point before moving to Step 4 Delivery or Pick-Up. 


Our Operations Team will be in touch within one business day to confirm your order and accept payment.



Once your order has been paid for in full, they will coordinate the logistics of your shipping container delivery or depot pick-up.

Ground Level Container Delivery / Depot Pick-Up

For delivery: We work with professional local transport companies with specialized equipment to deliver your container directly to the ground.


You’ll know what day your container delivery is scheduled for within a day or two of placing your order, and the driver will give you a call when they’re en route on the day of delivery.


Plan on 4 to 7 business days from your shipping container purchase date.


Learn more about our delivery service here.


For depot pick-up: After purchase, we will provide you with a release number and pick-up information. Pick-up is generally ready within 3–5 business days, and once your container is located at the designated depot on the release, you can have it loaded on your truck.


We’re happy to load your truck at the depot if you have the proper equipment to safely transport a shipping container. 


Please be aware you are required to comply with all DOT and OSHA rules while at the depot and Container Management, Inc. cannot be liable for any issues during transport.

Option: If you’re purchasing your container for export


If you’re buying a shipping container to be used for export, you can add a CSC Survey to your purchase (please note, surveys add 3-5 business days to the normal timeline).


We are happy to provide a cargo worthy (CW) container, as well as coordinate an export certification from a licensed surveyor at the depot prior to your trucker picking up the container. Learn more about ocean export shipments here.

Types of Shipping Containers for Sale – Charleston

Container Management, Inc. is proud to offer new and used shipping containers for sale near Charleston, SC, backed by our family-owned wholesale container expertise. Whether you need a 20-foot shipping container or a 40-foot shipping container, we'll help you find the perfect container to fit your needs. We also regularly stock 40-foot High Cube units that are the same length as standard 40-foot containers but taller. Select any of the containers below or read our Buying Guide to learn more.


No matter your project, containers can also be used for storage, portable offices, display booths, modifications, and tool storage, to name only a few of the many uses for shipping containers, including launching a shipping container self-storage business.


You can also contact our team or request a quote, and one of our specialists will be happy to assist you. Smaller container options may be available, but 10-foot containers are only available New at select depots.

NEW One-Way 20-foot shipping container
NEW One-Way 40-foot High Cube shipping container
USED 20-foot shipping container
USED 40-foot shipping container
USED 40-foot High Cube shipping container

Container Grades/Ratings

Do you live in Charleston, SC, or the nearby metro area? Our inventory of storage and shipping containers for sale is available for delivery to your vicinity. We offer a variety of quality grade containers to meet your needs and applications, including One-Trip, Cargo Worthy, and Wind & Watertight, supported by our nationwide shipping container sales locations. We offer our steel containers with the following designated grades:

New Containers for sale

New containers, also known as One-Trip containers, are the closest thing to fresh from the factory. They have made a single overseas trip, arrive in cleaner condition, and are typically ideal for modification projects that involve precise cutting.

USED - Cargo Worthy

Used containers are sold in Cargo Worthy grades when they are intended for transport or export use and meet the criteria for structural soundness and secure stacking.

Wind & Watertight Containers for sale

Used containers are also available in Wind & Watertight grades, making them suitable for secure ground-level storage where protection from the elements matters most.

For dependable new and used shipping containers for sale in Charleston, SC, turn to Container Management, Inc. We’re confident you’ll agree that our containers are an ideal solution to your shipping or storage needs. Reach out today to inquire further about our exceptional product selection, delivery experience, and personalized customer service. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping Containers for Sale in Charleston

  • What sizes of shipping containers are available for sale in Charleston, SC?

    We offer 20-foot, 40-foot, and 40-foot High Cube shipping containers, both New and Used. Specialty containers are also frequently available in a range of sizes and configurations. Smaller 10-foot containers are available New only at select depots.

  • Can I get a shipping container delivered to my location near Charleston?

    Yes, Container Management, Inc. delivers shipping containers within a 200-mile radius of Charleston, SC. Delivery typically takes 4 to 7 business days after purchase.

  • Are your shipping containers suitable for modifications?

    Yes, our New (One-Trip), Cargo Worthy (CW), and Wind Watertight (WWT) containers are ideal for modifications such as adding windows, insulation, or doors.

  • What grades of containers do you offer?

    We offer New (One-Trip), Cargo Worthy, and Wind & Watertight containers to meet a variety of needs, from export to secure storage.

  • Do you provide containers for export?

    Yes, we can provide Cargo Worthy containers and coordinate CSC Survey certification for export purposes.

  • Can shipping containers be used for building homes?

    Shipping containers can be converted into homes. A typical container house measures approximately 240 square feet and can be built in as little as 10 weeks.

  • How do I start the buying process?

    Complete our online Quote Request Form with details about your container needs. You will receive a quote the same business day if requested by 4 PM EST.

  • Is payment required before delivery?

    Yes, full payment is required before we coordinate the delivery or depot pick-up of your container.

  • What should I know about container delivery?

    Delivery requires sufficient clearance for trucks to unload safely. Our operations team will coordinate logistics after payment is received.

  • Can I pick up my container at a depot?

    Yes, containers are generally ready for pick-up within 3 to 5 business days at designated depots near Charleston.

  • Are refrigerated containers available?

    Refrigerated containers, and other specialty containers, may be available for sale at our Charleston, SC area depot locations.  Refrigerated containers maintain temperatures from -20 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and may be available through our network or partners.

  • What types of businesses use shipping containers in Charleston?

    Shipping containers are used by construction companies for materials, auto body shops, storage facilities, and even container bars and restaurants featuring live music.

  • How durable are your containers?

    Our containers are wind and watertight, designed to withstand harsh weather and provide secure storage for tools, machinery, and furniture.

  • How can I contact you for more information?

    You can contact our team directly through our website contact page or by phone at (708) 639-4992.

We Deliver Shipping Containers Within a 200 Mile Radius of Charleston, SC


Container Management, Inc. can deliver your shipping container anywhere within a 200 mile radius of Charleston, a major port hub with strong access to shipping containers in South Carolina.


This means we can deliver your shipping container to other prime locations near Charleston, including regional hubs similar to our Cincinnati, Ohio shipping container service area and our Columbus, Ohio shipping container location:


If your container will be placed on private property, local permit or placement rules may apply in Charleston-area jurisdictions, including North Charleston.


  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Summerville, SC
  • Columbia, SC
  • Anderson, SC
  • Florence, SC
  • Savannah, GA
  • Brunswick, GA
  • Augusta, GA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Fayettevile, NC
  • Wilmington, NC


Deliveries beyond the local radius can often be arranged nationwide in an estimated 10–12 business days, similar to our Kansas City shipping container service area.

Contact us today to find out if our Charleston location is the best depot source option for delivering your shipping container.


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Discover Your Ideal Shipping Container Solution with Container Management, Inc.

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