How to Decide Hire Prices for Cargo Containers

Posted by clevelandcontainers on September 9th, 2014

The pricing for cargo container rental or purchase is affected by many different factors. Often, price will depend on the type of container or unit that you want or have, as well as other extra options that may cost more money to include. Naturally, a bare-bones model (refurbished or not) will generally be much cheaper than a custom designed, brand new rental. Whether you or your company is the one hiring or purchasing or the one renting out or selling cargo containers, remember the following considerations when deciding on a fair price:

The most common factors that determine container rental or leasing cost are the size, condition, and modifications of the container or containers at hand. The manner of leasing or renting is also a factor, especially when striking a one-time deal or a regular rental deal that will go on for several weeks, months, or years. Additionally, moving costs and maintenance are also important factors to consider along with the cost of reversing or maintaining any modifications made to the unit before it can be returned.

The rental period for the container will definitely affect the price tag. In general, renting for longer periods is cheaper than arranging for only a few days or weeks of rental. Additional features like shelving, security, and similar kinds of extras will also add to the cost of the unit, especially when you or the renter requires special features and other custom options. Naturally, the larger the container is, the more must be paid in rental fees, shipping, and customization.

Location is also another factor that affects cargo container pricing. When renting yourself, choose a company that is located close to ports and coastal areas, as they typically offer the lowest price available. However, the best choice of company is one that has multiple locations near you and your places of operation. This way, you save in shipping and transfer costs, whether you are renting or purchasing containers. Choose a company that offers an extensive range of container units that will satisfy your specific storage or cargo needs. The best container rental companies can provide you with all sorts of container types and sizes that you can use and/or modify according to your specific needs. A good cargo container supplier will provide you with the best pricing available in the market.

About the Author:

This article is written by Karen Wentworth, consultant for Cleveland Containers, who specialize in offering shipping containers in UK. Cleveland Containers is one-stop shop for your entire container related needs whether buying or hiring is the right solution for your storage requirement. They also give their buyer a facility of providing a bespoke size container tailored to your specific requirements and can normally be delivered in 7 working days.