20' Standard
Buy from $1,345
Rent from $145/mo
Shipping Containers for Sale in
Kansas City, MO
Local pricing. Fast delivery. Built to last.
Western Container Sales provides new and used shipping containers for sale in Kansas City and surrounding areas at competitive local prices.
- Wholesale Prices
- 3 Year Warranty
Local price examples
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40' Standard
Buy from $1,590
Rent from $179/mo
40' High Cube
Buy from $1,645
Rent from $219/mo
Container prices in Kansas City, MO
Inventory pricing current as of September 2, 2026 Delivery pricing varies by destination. Enter your ZIP to calculate an estimated delivered price.
Container prices exclude delivery. Enter your ZIP to confirm delivery pricing and your estimated delivered total. Final delivery is recalculated at checkout.
Wind & Water Tight
8'x40' High Cube
8'x40' High Cube · WWT
SKU MCI40HCWWT
Container price
$1,645 + Delivery
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8'x40' Standard
8'x40' Standard · WWT
SKU MCI40SCWWT
Container price
$1,590 + Delivery
1
8'x20' Standard
8'x20' Standard · WWT
SKU MCI20SCWWT
Container price
$1,345 + Delivery
1
Cargo Worthy
8'x40' High Cube
8'x40' High Cube · CWO
SKU MCI40HCCWO
Container price
$2,045 + Delivery
1
8'x40' Standard
8'x40' Standard · CWO
SKU MCI40SCCWO
Container price
$1,990 + Delivery
1
8'x20' Standard
8'x20' Standard · CWO
SKU MCI20SCCWO
Container price
$1,745 + Delivery
1
One Trip
8'x40' High Cube
8'x40' High Cube · One Trip
SKU MCI40HCOTC
Container price
$3,290 + Delivery
1
8'x20' Standard
8'x20' Standard · One Trip
SKU MCI20SCOTC
Container price
$2,490 + Delivery
1
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Trusted by Customers in the Kansas City Area
Organizations that have purchased shipping containers from Western Container Sales in the Kansas City area include Anheuser-Busch, Comcast, and Evergy.
Good communications, container delivered on schedule and in expected condition. Have recommended WCS&R to others.
Kenneth F. Container was in much better shape than expected. Delivery was a breeze
Justin J. The item was my second purchase. As with the first it was delivered earlier than the original delivery date which for me was a plus. The driver placed it just where I wanted it with no problems.
Clinton M.
Local Market Insights
Why Shipping Containers Are Available in Kansas City
Kansas City is one of the nation’s largest freight-rail crossroads, ranking as the second-largest U.S. rail center by carloads and pass-through tonnage in regional freight planning data. Major Class I railroads converge in the metro area, allowing international 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft high-cube containers to move between coastal gateways, Mexico, Canada, and inland distribution centers. Its central location at the intersection of I-35, I-70, I-29, and I-49 also makes it a major transfer point between long-haul rail and trucking.
A key part of Kansas City’s container traffic is BNSF’s Logistics Park Kansas City in Edgerton, Kansas. The 443-acre intermodal terminal handles more than 400,000 container and trailer lifts and is surrounded by a 2,300-acre warehouse and distribution park with more than 15 million square feet of development completed or underway. The facility handles both domestic and international intermodal freight and includes extensive container stacking and yard capacity, helping create a steady supply of marine containers moving through the Kansas City market. This leads to pricing of containers being lower than expected for an inland container hub, and containers in Kansas City are usually in high supply.
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Delivered by CDL drivers, not "hot shots" like our competitors
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U.S. based customer support, not in a call center in a different country like our competitors
Delivery in Kansas City
We deliver shipping containers throughout Kansas City and surrounding communities, with standard service extending well beyond the metro area.
- Typical delivery windows of 3–7 business days after confirmation
- Level, accessible site with enough room for truck and trailer maneuvering
- Door orientation and placement confirmed before dispatch
- Standard delivery area: up to 200 miles for purchases and 60 miles for rentals
- Extended delivery may be available beyond the standard service area, subject to location and hauler availability
Available Conditions
Available conditions vary by container size. See the current pricing above for available size, condition, and price combinations.
One Trip
Typically highest relative priceLike new containers that have been used for cargo on one ocean voyage.
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CWO
Typically mid relative priceCargo worthy used containers that can pass a CSC Survey and used for export.
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WWT
Typically lowest relative priceWind and watertight containers that have been retired from ocean shipping and are great for storage.
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Container Dimensions
See the exterior dimensions, interior space, door opening, and capacity of the most common container sizes. Standard 20ft and 40ft containers are 8ft wide and 8ft 6in tall; a 40ft High Cube adds an extra foot of height.
How Container Delivery Works
Most containers are delivered by specialized trucks and placed directly on the ground. The delivery graphic shows how the truck approaches, tilts the container into position, and pulls forward—plus the clear space needed for a successful delivery. Actual clearance requirements depend on the truck and container size.
