What does HC mean?

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FAQ

1. What does HC mean?

HC stands for High Cube, which describes the height of a shipping container. These containers are 9’6″ tall (one foot taller than standard 8’6″ tall containers). See Common Shipping Container Terms for more abbreviations and standard container industry terms.

2. What are the interior and exterior dimensions of a container?

Container dimensions can be found on our Container Dimensions page.

3. How are the dry containers are delivered?

We deliver our containers using a tilt-bed trailer. With the trailer raised, the container slides off the trailer resting on one end. Then the trailer will pull straight out from under the container.

4. Where are you located?

We are located in Western IL outside the small town of Smithshire, 3 hours from Chicago and 3 hours from St. Louis. 

5. Do you offer any discounted Containers?

Yes, please click here for a list of our current specials. Also, we offer what we call “Ugly Ducklings”. These are containers that are a little rough around the edges. Typically with more dents, dings and abrasions and possibly damaged floors and surface rust.

6. What size shipping containers do you have?

20’ and 40’ units are the common sizes we carry. However, upon availability, we can source custom sizes for you as well. 

7. Do you have office containers for rent?

Yes, we also offer custom-built rentals. Call now to find out what we have available and for a quote. 

8. Do you rent shipping containers?

Yes we do. Please contact us for a quote. 

9. Do you rent out the reefer units?

Yes we do. Please contact us for more information. 

10. Do you rent out custom containers, ie Bartainer / Concession containers?

We plan on adding this type of equipment into our rental fleet in the near future! Please contact us for more information. 

11. What is the warranty on your reefer shipping containers?

This depends if you are purchasing new or refurbished equipment. We will cover this in more depth when we prepare a quote for you.

12. Do you ship containers with contents overseas?

No, you would need to contact a freight forwarding company.