One Trip containers are freshly manufactured units that have only made a single international journey –  from the factory (typically in the Far East) to the UK. Despite this initial journey, they are still considered the closest to a brand new container – although they can’t be officially labeled as such due to their single international trip.

While One Trip containers are considered as new in the UK, they may exhibit minor imperfections from their long journey. These can occur when being stacked and moved multiple times around docks and with being loaded and unloaded onto ships. Such imperfections may include:

• Minor scratches on internal and external surfaces.
• Small scuffs on the floor caused by the loading and unloading of heavy goods.
• Small dents on internal and external walls.

Our commitment to quality ensures that any of the minor imperfections listed above are as minimal as possible.

Ex-Hire containers have served within a hire fleet before being offered for sale and are typically 5-9 years old. They are still wind and waterproof,  and suitable for non-perishable products and furnishings. Having endured exposure to the elements for a few more years compared to their One Trip counterparts, Ex-Hire containers may display some more obvious visual imperfections.

Visual imperfections may include:

• Scuffs on the floor from the movement of heavy goods.
• Sun-bleached paint.
• Dents on internal and external surfaces.

All our Ex-Hire containers undergo stringent quality control checks to meet our high standards and to ensure our customers are completely satisfied with their purchase.