Containers

Which container is right for you?

Whether it's a construction site, storage, an office or basic sanitary supply: a container solves in a few days what an extension would take months to build. BBC Best Box carries five categories for different jobs – shipping containers for transport and storage to ISO standard, storage containers as a compact steel box for tools and material, office containers as a fitted-out workspace or living space, sanitary containers for toilet, shower and water supply, and special containers for everything that doesn't fit the other four categories: modular houses, side-opening containers, custom conversions.

Every category is available new or used, in standard sizes or built to your own configuration. The table shows the main differences at a glance; each category leads straight to the full range of containers currently in stock.

Buying tends to pay off over renting from around twelve to eighteen months of use, and a used container also keeps a resale value. Delivery covers all of Germany: free standard shipping in 7 to 10 working days, or express in 4 to 5 working days for €199.

Setting one down usually just needs a level, load-bearing surface – compacted gravel, concrete slabs or strip foundations are enough for most models. For used containers, condition follows clearly named grades, from light cosmetic wear to purely functional units with no claim to a flawless finish; the matching grade is stated with every listing, so there's no surprise on delivery day. For questions about permits, ground conditions or the right size, our advice line is there to help — no obligation to order.