How dry container shipping can save costs for sellers?
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What is dry container shipping?
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It’s a simple, secure way to ship non-perishable goods using standard containers (20 ft or 40 ft). No refrigeration needed!
Why sellers choose dry containers?
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📦 For items like electronics,
books, tools, etc
✅ Cost-effective
✅ Widely available
✅ Safe and durable
Types of dry containers
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1.
Standard (20/40 ft)
– Fits
general cargo
2.
High Cube
– Extra height
for more volume
3. Flat Rack
– For oversized
or heavy equipment
Biggest advantages of dry containers
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✔️ Weather-resistant
✔️ Stackable & space-
saving
✔️ Tamper-proof security
✔️ Reusable = eco-
friendly
How to pick the right container?
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🟨 Know your cargo
📏 Measure size & weight
🔐Need security? Choose
lock features
🚚 Shipping fragile or heavy
items? Use reinforced
units
Buy or lease?
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💸 Buy if you ship often
🔁 Lease if it’s short-term
or one-way
📉 Leasing = Lower
upfront costs + no
maintenance hassle
Don’t forget to check these!
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🔍 Inspect doors, walls &
roof
🧱 Look for dents, rust or
cracks
🚪 Test locks & seals
🧼 Smell check—odours
mean issues!
New vs used containers
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🆕 New = Clean, long-lasting
& customisable
💰 Used = Cheaper but may
need repairs
🎯 Tip: Match condition to
shipping frequency
Make it cost-effective
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📦 Use full capacity—don’t
ship air
👥 Share containers if
underutilised
🌍 Choose efficient routes
🌱 Pick sustainable
container types
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