Should You Buy Or Rent A Shipping Container?

To rent or not to rent a shipping container? There are many reasons why a company would rent or buy a 20 ft shipping container, but which path do you choose?

This blog will outline the various reasons why renting or buying may be the best option. At ContainerCo, we offer several different options for those looking to get involved with the use of a container in Auckland or broader New Zealand.

Do You Have A Time Frame For Using The Shipping Container?

One of the obvious reasons for renting or buying a container would depend on the length of time needed. If this is an ongoing project, you may wish to consider buying a container. However, hiring is a viable option if this event is short-term, like a week or month.

Finding the answer to this question will require a little bit of maths. Will the revenue or profit you make from buying a container be worth it by the time that you’re finished? If you don’t need the container forever, then consider renting. Conversely, if you use the container for commercial purposes, the cost of buying might be made back if your project is successful.

What Are Your Plans Regarding Transportation Of The Container?

Well-established shipping container companies will be able to drop off and pick up your container. With locations spanning all across New Zealand, your container can be dropped off at any location.

If you’re looking to ship your container overseas, you will need to buy as returning the container becomes logistically tricky. Also, if you’re seeking to transport your container across the country, you may want to consider purchasing as it is likely to get more damaged. If your container is is for purposes in a single location, hiring is a viable option.

Many depots may sell you a container and then expect you to deal with the logistics. However, a friendly team like ContainerCo will ensure that your container is delivered to your desired destination. For example, if you’re looking for 20 ft containers for sale in Wellington, the ContainerCo depot can work with your team to ensure the containers are delivered to your desired location.

What Size Shipping Container Do You Want To Buy?

The size of your desired container will help indicate your hiring or buying decision. A massive 40 ft container will likely take up loads of room and need plenty of planning and space.

You’ll need to own or rent a fair amount of space to keep a 40ft container. This is where hiring could come into use. Instead of figuring out the complex logistics of where it will go once you’re done, just rent for the time you need. This way, you don’t have to worry about storing or selling once the project is complete.

On the contrary, if you’re looking at a 10 ft shipping container, they are a lot more user friendly. Furthermore, buying a container of this size is easier to look after as it doesn’t take up as much space – it could almost be kept at home!

Are You Looking To Modify Your Container?

Many alterations can be added to shipping containers. Modifications are becoming increasingly popular and include work-site offices, tiny homes, eateries and more. If you are looking to make your container a little more interesting, this is one reason why you should consider buying a container.

Most container companies that hire out their stock are unlikely to modify that single lease. As this is their business, they can’t afford to alter a rented shipping container that they will return. If the amendments are too specific, this company may have difficulty leasing or selling.

However, some container companies may lease from their existing modified stock. If there are some site offices or side-opening containers that fit your requirements, you may be able to rent pre-existing modified containers.

Moreover, purchasing the container gives you more freedom as to how you want to modify it. There are capabilities for windows, power, plumbing, and more – the versatility of containers is extensive. The bottom line is really about your company’s needs – what size container do you need? What type of container do you need, and how long do you need it?

ContainerCo

At ContainerCo, we pride ourselves on providing an extensive range of shipping containers for hire or purchase. Our range of 10ft, 20ft and 40ft containers can be used for various purposes, including shipment, storage or construction, to name a few. Featuring more than just containers in our product range, we also sell accessories and parts for shipping containers to ensure your container can be maintained and repaired after prolonged use.

Offering specialised containers along with dry standard variations, ContainerCo’s containers include refrigerated, dangerous goods, high-ball, open-top and side-opening options. As a fully-established shipping container company, we also have the facilities to modify purchased shipping containers. Our specialised team can assist you with altering containers into workspaces, cafes, tiny homes or construction site offices.

We can serve Kiwis across the country with facilities operating in Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch, Wellington and Waikato. So next time you require a shipping container, make sure to hire or buy yours at ContainerCo today!