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Shipping & Intermodal
Dry cargo containers and ISO tank containers, clearly separated. Compare options and request pricing.
Reviewed by Ryan Penick, Operator, Wholesale Industry LLC · Updated October 2026
Shipping containers and intermodal equipment from Wholesale Industry are sourced to your request: 20 ft and 40 ft standard dry containers, 40 ft high-cube boxes and other dry cargo configurations, plus ISO tank containers in T11 and other specifications. Dry cargo and liquid tanks are kept separate because they are chosen in completely different ways.
Two kinds of intermodal equipment
Everything in this department is built to the ISO container system, so it can move by truck chassis, rail and ship. That shared frame is where the similarity ends. A dry container is a steel box for cargo or storage; an ISO tank container is a pressure vessel inside a frame, built and inspected for specific liquids. Pick the family first, then the size or specification.
Dry shipping containers
Dry shipping containers for cargo, export loading and on-site storage, in standard and high-cube heights.
ISO tank containers
ISO tank containers for bulk liquids moving by road, rail or sea, quoted by T-code specification.
Related liquid equipment
For liquids that stay on site or move in smaller lots, compare IBC totes and storage tanks in the liquid department.
Dry shipping container sizes
| Type | Typical use | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft standard | Tight sites, heavy dense cargo, single-trade storage on job sites | Interior clearances, door condition, delivery access |
| 40 ft standard | General cargo and larger storage needs | Interior clearances, floor condition, space for the delivery truck |
| 40 ft high-cube | Light, bulky cargo and storage that needs extra interior height | Actual interior and door height for your tallest load |
| Other dry configurations | Requirements outside the standard boxes | The exact configuration, drawings and how it will be used |
Nominal size is a starting point. Interior clearances, door openings and condition depend on the container offered, so measure your largest item and your drop site before comparing quotes.
Storage use versus shipping use
Tell us early whether the container will stay on the ground or travel loaded. A box for on-site storage needs to be weathertight, with doors that open, close and lock properly and a sound floor. A box that will carry export cargo also has to meet the requirements of the carrier and the trip, so ask for the plate details, survey or other documents your shipment requires. The same nominal size can be the right answer for one use and the wrong one for the other.
What to check on a used container
Whatever the size, inspect or ask about the same things on a used box. Look for daylight from inside with the doors shut, which shows holes or failed seals. Check door gaskets, hinges and locking bars, and confirm the doors open and close without forcing. Walk the floor for soft spots or delamination, and look at corner castings, cross members and the roof for heavy rust, dents or patches. Request current photos of the actual unit, including the interior, doors and data plate, before you approve the quote.
ISO tank containers by specification
ISO tanks are chosen by what they will carry. The T-code on a tank is a portable tank specification that sets design and test requirements; it does not describe capacity. T11 ISO tank containers are widely used for many liquid products, and other T-code specifications cover products with different requirements. Start with the intended contents and the specification your shipments call for, then confirm capacity, valves and connections, heating or insulation needs, and the inspection and test records that must accompany the tank.
Delivery and site preparation
Containers in this department arrive by truck, and the delivery method depends on the container and the carrier. Describe the drop site when you request a quote: surface type, slope, overhead wires or trees, gate widths and how much straight-line room the truck has. Containers last longer on a level, well-drained base, and a level box keeps doors aligned. If you need a stable gravel surface under a container, see gravel grids in the building materials department.
Procurement checklist
- Container family: dry cargo or ISO tank.
- Nominal size or T-code specification.
- Use: on-site storage, domestic shipping or export.
- Minimum interior height, width and door opening for your cargo.
- Condition and documentation you require for the actual unit.
- For tanks: intended contents, capacity, connections, heating and inspection records.
- Quantity, destination ZIP, site access and unloading arrangements.
Common applications
- Construction and facility projects needing secure on-site storage.
- Exporters loading their own cargo for ocean shipment.
- Farms and rural operations storing equipment and supplies.
- Chemical, food ingredient and industrial shippers moving bulk liquids intermodally.
- Procurement teams adding containers to a larger packaging or storage order.
Sourcing several containers at once
Multiple containers can share one request, whether that is a mix of 20 ft and 40 ft boxes for different sites or dry containers alongside the pallets, bulk bins or IBC totes that will go inside them. Group the request by destination so freight can be planned per site, and note any units that must match in size, color or door orientation. Containers and tanks are quoted individually rather than from a fixed price list, so availability and terms are confirmed in your quote.
How to request a container quote
Send the container type and size or specification, intended use, condition and document requirements, quantity and destination ZIP through request a quote, or call 855-964-2534. Each unit is sourced and quoted individually, and delivery is confirmed with the quote. You can also browse the broader shipping containers listing or return to the full catalog.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a standard and a high-cube container?
A high-cube container is taller than a standard-height box of the same length, which gives more interior height for light, bulky cargo or for storage with shelving. Exact interior and door heights depend on the container offered, so measure your tallest item and confirm the clearances with the quote before choosing.
Can a storage container also be used for shipping?
Sometimes, but not automatically. A container used for on-site storage needs to be weathertight with working doors and a sound floor. A container that will carry export cargo must also meet carrier and voyage requirements. Say how the container will be used and request the documents you need so the offered unit can be checked.
What does T11 mean for an ISO tank container?
T11 is a portable tank specification code. It sets design and test requirements for the tank but does not define its capacity or confirm that it suits a particular product. Start with your intended contents and the specification your shipments require, then confirm capacity, connections and inspection records for the actual tank.
How are shipping containers delivered?
Containers arrive by truck, and the method depends on the unit and the carrier. Describe the drop site, including surface, slope, overhead clearance, gate width and room for the truck to maneuver. Delivery details and freight are confirmed in the quote for each container.
Do you stock shipping containers at your yards?
Shipping and ISO tank containers are handled as sourcing requests. Availability, location and terms are confirmed for the specific unit when you request a quote. Send the size or specification, intended use and destination ZIP so a matching unit can be located.