20' Standard
Buy from $2,050
Rent from $145/mo
Shipping Containers for Sale in
Charlotte, NC
Local pricing. Fast delivery. Built to last.
Western Container Sales provides new and used shipping containers for sale in Charlotte and surrounding areas at competitive local prices.
- Wholesale Prices
- 3 Year Warranty
Local price examples
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40' Standard
Buy from $2,650
Rent from $179/mo
40' High Cube
Buy from $3,375
Rent from $219/mo
Container prices in Charlotte, NC
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 CLT40HCWWT
Container price
$3,375 + Delivery
1
8'x40' Standard
8'x40' Standard · WWT
SKU CLT40SCWWT
Container price
$2,650 + Delivery
1
8'x20' Standard
8'x20' Standard · WWT
SKU CLT20SCWWT
Container price
$2,050 + Delivery
1
Cargo Worthy
8'x40' High Cube
8'x40' High Cube · CWO
SKU CLT40HCCWO
Container price
$3,775 + Delivery
1
8'x40' Standard
8'x40' Standard · CWO
SKU CLT40SCCWO
Container price
$3,750 + Delivery
1
8'x20' Standard
8'x20' Standard · CWO
SKU CLT20SCCWO
Container price
$3,150 + Delivery
1
One Trip
8'x40' High Cube
8'x40' High Cube · One Trip
SKU CLT40HCOTC
Container price
$3,945 + Delivery
1
8'x20' Standard
8'x20' Standard · One Trip
SKU CLT20SCOTC
Container price
$2,690 + Delivery
1
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Trusted by Customers in the Charlotte Area
Organizations that have purchased shipping containers from Western Container Sales in the Charlotte area include Duke Energy, Husqvarna, and Fanatics.
Local Market Insights
Why Shipping Containers Are Available in Charlotte
Intermodal container traffic in Charlotte is centered on the Charlotte Regional Intermodal Facility at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where rail, truck, and air-freight infrastructure are concentrated in one logistics complex. Norfolk Southern’s 200-acre terminal is located between runways on the southwest side of the airport and was designed to handle roughly 250,000 container and trailer lifts annually. This gives Charlotte a meaningful concentration of international 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft high-cube containers moving between railcars, trucks, warehouses, and distribution centers throughout the region.
Charlotte’s intermodal network is relatively small for a metro of its size, which causes used container pricing to be higher than nearby coastal port cities. Both Norfolk Southern and CSX provide intermodal service in the Charlotte market, allowing imported containers to move inland by rail before being transferred to trucks for local and regional delivery. While used shipping containers aren’t plentiful in Charlotte, they are available at slightly higher prices.
Ground Level Delivery
Delivered by CDL drivers, not "hot shots" like our competitors
Clear Conditions
We set honest expectations about what to expect in a used shipping container
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Our technology takes the salesperson out of the container buying process
Real Support
U.S. based customer support, not in a call center in a different country like our competitors
Delivery in Charlotte
We deliver shipping containers throughout Charlotte 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.
