A shipping container is a large steel box manufactured and used for international shipping. They can transport everything from shoes to food, medicine to toys. You might be surprised to learn that most of the things surrounding you right now were transported by shipping containers. In fact, around 90-95% of the world’s goods are transported by shipping containers.

Delivery is within 5 business days, and sea shipping can range anywhere from 20-45 days depending on the customers location. Before making a purchase, you can talk to our support team for accurate delivery information based on your location.

Shipping containers are made from COR-TEN steel, also known as weathering steel — a highly durable material used extensively in the transportation and storage industries. A shipping container’s weathering steel is resistant to corrosion — a necessity for enduring decades of navigating harsh sea environments.

Shipping containers also have corrugated steel sides, steel framing, and 1 1/8” thick marine plywood floors, providing years of durability and security.

What can’t you fit in a shipping container? 20ft containers have an internal capacity of 1,172 ft³. That’s the equivalent of 200 standard mattresses, two compact cars, or 9,600 wine bottles. 40ft containers have double the internal capacity (2,385 ft³). That’s the equivalent of 400 standard mattresses, four compact cars, or 19,200 wine bottles.

Arc Container Services Ltd Offer delivery across the globe. International shipment is available to our customers that are not within South Africa.