In 2017 more than 1.8 billion metric tons of goods were transported in shipping containers. Which means that there are literally millions of shipping containers being used every year.
If you need to buy cheap shipping containers for your business, there are some key benefits of buying them in bulk rather than individually.
We take a look at 5 of the biggest reasons why you should buy shipping containers in bulk.
1. Reduced Rates
The key benefit of buying in bulk is cost savings. Buying in bulk means that you are likely to be able to strike a great deal that will help reduce the cost of your shipping containers. And if you’re likely to be a regular customer making regular bulk purchases then you’re almost certain to strike up a great relationship with your supplier.
2. You Can Transport More Goods Inside
One method of reducing the overall cost of your shipping containers is to hire them out for transporting goods when you’re getting them shipped to you. By allowing people to transport their goods at the same time as your containers are being delivered, you can earn back some of the money you paid for them. And the more containers you buy, the more space you have to offer and the more money you can recoup.
3. Reduced Shipping Costs
Depending on the size of the containers that you are buying, you may be able to get reduced shipping costs for your containers. Transporting a single container isn’t particularly cost-effective. The more containers that you can transport together, the cheaper the shipping costs will become. Obviously, the largest containers prohibit shipping in multiples, but for the smaller containers, this is definitely an option.
4. You May Be Able to Trade Up
If you’re buying in bulk you might be able to trade up to the size of some of your containers. For example, if you’re buying a bulk batch of 20-foot containers, you may be able to persuade your seller to upgrade some of them to 40-foot containers for the same price, allowing you to make a significant saving. Alternatively, you might be able to haggle for a couple of new containers at used prices.
5. No Need to Wait for Delivery
If you’re regularly using shipping containers, then it can be hard to be certain how many you will need and when. If you’re just buying them as and when you need them it means that when you want new containers, you will have to wait for your next shipment to come through. Buying in bulk means you have a larger supply so should always have spare containers to hand.
Ready to Buy Cheap Shipping Containers in Bulk?
If the idea of buying cheap shipping containers in bulk appeals to you then you’re in the right place. We have great quality shipping containers available to buy. We stock both new and used containers and can deliver directly to your warehouse or business location. We also offer container rentals, shipping container modifications and more. Our locations are in Texas but we can serve the entire US.
If you have any questions about our shipping containers or would like to make an order then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
