At Containers World Kenya Ltd we offer 20ft, 40ft Low Cube, 40ft High Cube (dry) Containers. As well as refrigerated containers.

In general, containers are 8’6″ tall, 8′ wide, and the length will be whether 20FT or 40FT.

Please click here for more information on Container Types and Dimensions.

There are a number of ways of quoting the weight of shipping containers.

The Tare Weight (weight of a container without any contents i.e. the container by itself), and the Gross Weight (weight of the container including the maximum weight of contents). Typically broken down as below:

High Cube containers have an additional foot of internal height. Standard containers are 8ft 6 inches high and High Cubes are 9ft. 6inches high.

Yes, shipping containers are manufactured with small vents on the upper portion of the side walls.

A new shipping container put directly into storage use could be expected to last up to 50 years. Obviously, this depends on many factors such as the type of use they are put to, or if the original structure or paintwork has been disturbed during import/export/transportation.

staggered payments according to our agreement with the client.

One of the biggest questions on purchase of a plain or fabricated container is, how do I prove that it is mine? What stops someone else from claiming that container after I have invested in it is theirs, or is it was not legally acquired?

Answer: Just like a piece of land has a title deed, a car has a logbook, an electronic device has a serial number that’s unique to itself with no other device of any brand or model being similar to it.

Example:

This identification system provides uniform international identification of containers in the documentation and in communication associated with the movement of the containers.

Please make sure you receive documentation pertaining the identity of your container after completion of every container purchase or container modification project.

At Containers World Kenya Ltd , upon purchase of a Container, a client is given a container interchange document .This is a document that issued by a shipping line to Containers Kenya, proving that the container was legally acquired, it gives a detailed description of the outward condition of a container, when the container transfers from one responsible holder to another. In addition to the interchange report, all client are also issued with a sales agreement a fully stamped receipt, both bearing the unique container number.

Shipping containers require relatively little maintenance; the steel work of a container will deteriorate much more slowly because the age of the steel and the paint job; you can realistically expect a 50-year lifespan. The door hinges and locking bars may require oiling every couple of years.

Most used containers require the some attention to the doors and also there may be small dents or corroded areas that may need repainting from time to time and possibly even a patch welded on. Painting a shipping container to maintain appearance is quite common.

All new and used containers will be waterproof and come with a product guarantee.

However, some very old at other locations (sold in “As-Is” condition) may have holes or irregular damage such as damaged corner posts. These are priced very low & accordingly, but are not guaranteed to be wind and watertight.

Good reviews, good customer service, good quality product, a visit to their yard. Ask questions about where they get their containers and what condition they are in. You want to know that the container you are purchasing will hold up under harsh weather or transportation and keep your valuables safe and secure. Are the containers food grade or what have they been carrying?

Of course yes! Feel free to come to our yard, scheduled or unscheduled to see our vast range of shipping containers, and inspect and select a container of your choice. It is advisable however to alert your sales contact beforehand so that they can receive you and take you around, while showing you other ongoing projects that might be of interest to you.

Once you have selected your container and have made payment, delivery is immediate. Exact delivery time depends on the destination, readiness of your site and settlement of the transportation fee.

Depending on the destination, distance and accessibility transport and offloading fees vary. Fees within Nairobi Metropolitan area are however standard.

Yes, we are able to get your container delivered on a weekend with prior arrangement with the transporter. This depends on transportation availability and schedules, at no additional fees for weekends.

The surface where you want your container delivered should be a solid and as level as possible. Delivery can be made on a variety of surfaces including: concrete, asphalt and even grass and dirt so long as they are firm and compacted. Concrete Pillars are most ideal though and highly recommended.

It is best to place a container on a level dry surface such as concrete, asphalt, or a compact dried grass area. On the other hand, a damp, soft and uneven surface is the worst type of surface. It is most important that the surface is level so that the doors open and close correctly. The weight of a shipping container is borne through its corners and therefore spacers such as paving stones or railroad ties (pressure treated wood) can be placed under the corners to level the container even on uneven ground.

Yes. So long as you have accessible roads and a proper place to offload/place the container, we can deliver.

Weather greatly affects container deliveries. It is possible to receive a container in rainy or wet conditions. However, please note that both you and the driver need to ensure that the ground is firm enough for the truck to drive on and drop the container. Please also be aware the container transportation moves much slower during harsh weather.

So long as your site has the space, we can deliver two 20FT containers on one single 40’ truck. There is typically a small fee for this type of delivery due to the amount of time and effort it takes to offload two containers.

Containers are generally delivered using either a flatbed truck, or alternatively a crane truck self-loader trucks if the delivery location has no offloading facilities. We can arrange for either method of delivery.

A Reefer is an abbreviation of a Refrigerated Container. Reefers are generally ‘big fridges’’ that are used to transport temperature controlled cargo such as perishable goods e.g. fruits, meat, fish, seafood, vegetables, dairy and also non-food products such as flowers, pharmaceuticals and film across oceans or long distances, they can also be used for on-site storage.

Reefers are also available in two sizes, 20FT and 40FT, and they run on three phase electrical power and can keep cargo at a consistent temperature ranging between -30°C and +30°C. On ships and on-site reefers are connected to the mains supply, but during ground transportation, Reefer have to be connected to a specialised Genset for continuous supply of electricity. Containers Kenya supplies both Reefers and Genset.

Yes, reefers are available for short and long term lease. Dependent on the location, our reefers are rented on a fully supported basis with 24/7 technical support. Please get in touch with us.

Shipping containers are a commodity, meaning the supply is controlled based on market demand. There are various global factors that impact the supply and demand side of shipping containers. Additionally, it is common that port adjacent cities and hubs will have lower priced containers than inland more remote locations due to the associated transportation costs of getting the container to further inland locations.

Not for smaller one time purchases. If you foresee having a very large one time order or regular purchase, please get in touch with our management to get you set up with an appropriate credit plan.

For retail container sales, we collect the total sales price including delivery charge and all associated fees or taxes prior to scheduling delivery.

Typically the floors are 5/4” pressure treated marine plywood (Marine Board) made from tropical timber such as keruing, apitong, or hardened bamboo.