What are Shipping Containers?
A shipping container is a container with strength suitable to withstand shipment, storage, and handling. Shipping containers range from large reusable steel boxes used for intermodal shipments to the ubiquitous corrugated boxes
Shipping Containers Prices In South Africa
Container shipping sizes and prices from South Africa
| Moving to | 20ft Container Cost | 40ft Container Cost |
| UK | R90,200-R99,000 | R134,000-R146,000 |
| USA | R94,000-R103,000 | R139,000-R151,000 |
| Netherlands | R90,000-R99,000 | R134,000-R146,000 |
| UAE | R74,000-R80,000 | R106,000-R114,000 |
| Australia | R71,000-R77,000 | R103,000-R110,000 |
| New Zealand | R75,000-R81,000 | R115,000-R124,000 |
How much does a shipping container cost in SA?
20ft Container Pricing Table
| 20FT CONTAINERS | CAPE TOWN | DURBAN |
|---|---|---|
| Grade C Container | R37 500 | R37 500 |
| Grade B Container | R41 500 | R41 500 |
| Refurbished Container | R48 000 | R45 000 |
| New Container | R71 000 | R71 000 |
What does a container home cost in South Africa?
Other benefits of shipping container homes include the following:
Affordability – A furnished two-bedroom container home with off-grid facilities can cost under R500 000. Short construction time – Converting a container into a home takes three to four months, compared to around 18 months for a brick-and-mortar home.