Containers For Hire

Hire a shipping container for cost-effective short or long term storage.

Boxman’s range of shipping containers for hire are listed below, starting with the most popular sizes. If you can’t find the container you’re looking for here, check out the full list of all our containers – or contact us for assistance. We are happy to hire just about any kind of shipping container if we can source it for you.

Shipping containers provide dry, safe, secure and economical storage. They are vermin, water and earthquake proof. Hired containers are delivered to your site. Boxman also offers on-site container self-storage facilities in Christchurch, Wellington and Nelson.

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Our most popular containers for hire

12.2m (40ft) high-cube container with doors both ends for hire

This container offers 76.2m³ of storage and is one of the largest containers on the market. It features doors at both ends to allow for easier access to the contents.

6.1m (20ft) high-cube container for hire

With an ample ample 37.3m³ of storage space, this high-cube container for hire will easily accommodate a three bedroom house lot for storage.

3m (10ft) shipping container for hire

If you only need half the storage volume of a 6.1m (20ft) container, here is the solution. At 15.9m³, this container is still capable of being shipped and transported by rail.

6.1m (20ft) refrigerated container

This is the most popular type of refrigerated container used in the domestic frozen/chilled storage market. These containers operate at temperatures between -25°C and +20°C and have a capacity of 28.4m³.

Shipping containers for hire

12.2m (40ft) high-cube container with doors both ends for hire

This container offers 76.2m³ of storage and is one of the largest containers on the market. It features doors at both ends to allow for easier access to the contents.

6.1m (20ft) high-cube reefer for hire

A high capacity chilled storage unit, these containers operate at temperatures between -25°C and +20°C and are usually sold in food grade condition. Also available as insulated (non-operating) containers.

6.1m (20ft) high-cube furniture box for hire

Featuring plywood lining on the interior walls, tie rails on the side walls and roof, along with doors at both ends, this container provides the best option for moving precious cargo.

6.1m (20ft) high-cube, full side opening container for hire

This container opens completely down one side in addition to having standard end doors. The side opening allows quick and easy loading of longer items and palletised product.

6.1m (20ft) high-cube container for hire

With an ample ample 37.3m³ of storage space, this high-cube container for hire will easily accommodate a three bedroom house lot for storage.

3m (10ft) shipping container for hire

If you only need half the storage volume of a 6.1m (20ft) container, here is the solution. At 15.9m³, this container is still capable of being shipped and transported by rail.

2.4m (8ft) shipping container for hire

If you want to hire a small, highly portable storage unit, this is the ideal Boxman container for your needs. It has a 9.9m³ storage capacity.

12.2m (40ft) high-cube refrigerated shipping container

A high capacity chilled storage unit, these containers operate at temperatures between -25°C and +20°C and are generally sold in a ‘food grade’ condition. May also be available in a non operational (NOR) status as an insulated storage container.