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Shipping Containers for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami sits on one of the busiest container gateways in the Southeast. PortMiami and nearby Port Everglades bring a constant flow of new and used containers into South Florida, which keeps availability high across Miami-Dade and Broward. shipping-containers.com is a neutral platform, not a dealer. Send one request and vetted Miami suppliers respond with quotes. One request, multiple quotes, no fees.

20ft and 40ft shipping containers at a US depot, used and one-trip condition
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Current starting prices for the containers buyers in Miami ask about most. Pick one, add your ZIP code and vetted local suppliers send delivered quotes. One request, multiple quotes, no fees.

Depot prices updated October 2026
Used

20ft Used Container

Cargo worthy (CW)

Structurally sound, wind and watertight and fit for shipping. A safe all round choice for storage and job sites.

20′ x 8′ x 8’6″ · 1,170 cu ft
from $1,195
at Miami depots · depot price
New

20ft New Container

One-trip

Shipped once from the factory. As-new condition for homes, offices and branded projects.

20′ x 8′ x 8’6″ · 1,170 cu ft
from $2,495
at Miami depots · depot price
Used

40ft Used Container

Cargo worthy (CW)

Twice the floor space of a 20ft at a lower price per square foot. Great for business stock and farm storage.

40′ x 8′ x 8’6″ · 2,390 cu ft
from $1,595
at Miami depots · depot price
New

40ft High Cube New

One-trip

As-new high cube with clean paint and floors. The first choice for container homes, offices and long term use.

40′ x 8′ x 9’6″ · 2,690 cu ft
from $3,745
at Miami depots · depot price
UsedSpecialty

40ft Refrigerated Container

Operating reefer

Working refrigeration unit for chilled or frozen goods. Ask for a recent pre-trip inspection report.

40′ x 8′ x 9’6″ · -22°F to +86°F
from $5,395
at Miami depots · depot price

Starting prices at the depot, based on current inventory at major US container depots. Delivery, sales tax and local fees are extra and depend on your ZIP code. Your supplier confirms the final price in your quote.

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How shipping containers are used in Miami

Port, Trade and Logistics

With PortMiami on Dodge Island and Port Everglades a short drive north, Miami is a hub for trade with Latin America and the Caribbean. Freight forwarders, exporters and warehouses around Doral and Medley use containers for overflow storage, consolidation and short term warehousing.

Construction and Urban Job Sites

Miami’s construction pipeline keeps job sites busy all year. Contractors use containers as lockable tool stores and site offices that can be placed on tight urban lots. A 20ft shipping container fits most downtown sites where space is at a premium.

Hurricane Preparedness

Every hurricane season, businesses and homeowners across Miami-Dade use containers to protect inventory, documents and equipment. Miami-Dade falls in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so plan anchoring with your supplier and check county rules before placing a container on your property.

Marine and Watersports Storage

Marinas, dive shops and boat yards use containers to store engines, sails, dive gear and spare parts close to the water. Salt air speeds up corrosion on the coast, so a new one-trip container with an intact paint system lasts longest. For inland storage where looks matter less, compare used shipping containers.

Retail, Food and Events

From Wynwood to the beaches, modified containers serve as bars, coffee stands, pop up shops and event booths that lock up overnight and move between venues. Compare quotes from vetted local suppliers, or check current shipping container prices. Also serving Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville, or see all of Florida.

Buying a shipping container in Miami

Delivery in Miami-Dade and Broward

Containers are delivered on a tilt bed truck that slides the unit onto firm, level ground. Depots close to the port and along the Palmetto Expressway corridor keep transport distances short for most of the metro. Narrow streets, gated communities and low branches are the usual constraints, so measure access and overhead clearance before you order, and ask about crane placement for tight sites.

Permits and HOA rules

Miami-Dade County and the individual cities each set their own zoning rules, and many homeowner associations restrict containers on residential lots. Commercial and industrial sites are usually simpler. If the container becomes an office, workshop or living space, it has to meet the Florida Building Code requirements for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Confirm the rules for your address before delivery.

Choosing size and grade

A 20ft container covers most household and small business storage. For inventory, equipment or a site office with room to work, a 40ft shipping container doubles the floor space for a modest increase in delivered price. In Miami’s humidity, add vents and keep the container off the ground to protect what you store.

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FAQs

Shipping containers in Miami: frequently asked questions

01

Through vetted suppliers serving Miami-Dade, Broward and the surrounding South Florida area. Send one request with the size, condition and delivery ZIP code, and suppliers near you respond with quotes.

02

It depends on size, grade and how far the container travels to your site. Strong port supply usually keeps pricing competitive in South Florida. See our shipping container prices guide for current ranges.

03

On residential property you often do, and many homeowner associations do not allow containers at all. Commercial and industrial sites tend to be simpler. Any container used as an office, workshop or home must meet the Florida Building Code for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Check with your city or county before ordering.

04

With depots close to the port, metro deliveries are usually quick once a unit is confirmed. Each supplier states the delivery window and any site requirements in their quote.

05

No. shipping-containers.com is a marketplace, not a dealer. We connect you with vetted local suppliers who respond with quotes, and any contract is formed directly between you and the supplier you choose. One request, multiple quotes, no fees.

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