When you choose where to buy your shipping container, one of the most important considerations is the distance of the container seller from your building site. Transporting containers is more expensive the further you have to travel.

Many of the companies that sell new or used shipping containers offer transportation as an extra service, but you must factor in the EXTRA cost of transportation. If they don't they will be able to suggest or you can easily find a transportation company that will deliver your containers to your location. Get a quote and factor this in to your costs. A cheaper container in the other side of the country may end up being more expensive when delivery costs are included.

Here is are some things to consider when you are preparuing to transport a shipping container:

If your location is any distance from a road or driveway, it is best to discuss this first with the company that is delivering your containers. If the truck needs to go off the paved surface you must take into consideration the amount of moisture in the ground, how well packed the surface is,, slope and the driver experience. A bogged truck makes a big mess and may incur extra costs.

* The shipping container is designed to be supported only by its four corners. Although it's possible to put the container directly on the ground, it's best to provide some suitable foundation to sit the container on providing level supports with adequate drainage. An uneven site can cause the doors to bind, so factor in solid support foundations such as: concrete footings, concrete slab, asphalt or a well packed bed of gravel. This needs to be in place when the container is delivered.