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Shipping Container Hire & RENTAL

Shipping Containers Direct provides shipping container hire and rental, Australia wide. You can hire 20′ or 40′ shipping containers in three types: general purpose, refrigerated and  high cube.

Shipping hire container is increasingly popular due to the fact that you can hire a container from as less than $10 a day!

So, if you need shipping containers for a few days, weeks or months, shipping container hire or rental might be a more cost effective solution than buying a shipping container outright. This option ensures you get the shipping containers you need for the duration of your project – and it’s well within everyone’s budget!

Just reach out to our friendly customer service team on 1300 SHIPPING (1300 744 774).

We’re sure you’ll walk away happy after making a wise decision to hire our shipping containers.

Shipping Containers Available For Hire

Container Hire Options

The three main categories of shipping containers we offer for hire are 20′ or 40′ general purpose, high cube and refrigerated containers. These are the most in-demand basic shipping containers in the shipping container industry.


All our containers are durable, versatile and completely transportable, so we can take them wherever you are.


When you work with Shipping Containers Direct, you can expect to have access to a well-maintained shipping containers for hire, delivered anywhere in Australia.

Shipping Container Hire Process

At Shipping Containers Direct, you’ll find our shipping container hire or rental process to be one of the quickest and most efficient in the industry.

Shipping Containers Direct will take care of shipping container delivery, maintenance and removal – so you can utilise our shipping containers without any undue stress on your part.
So, whether you need to hire shipping containers as:
  • Storage for your personal items, furnishings or anything else.
  • Temperature controlled storage room space for your high-value goods.
  • Safe storage for your cargo while on the road or during rail transport;
You can depend on Shipping Containers Direct for all your shipping container hire needs.
And whether you require only one shipping container, ten, twentyor even a hundred, Shipping Containers Direct will take care of everything for you, so leave the work to us.

Types of Shipping Containers for Hire

Whether you need to hire a general purpose, high cube or a refrigerated containers, rest assured we have these containers available for hire in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes – all competitively priced.


Our shipping containers are secure and watertight, with doors that open to 270 degrees, offering superior flexibility and accessibility.


If you’re uncertain about the size of the shipping container you need, or the type of container most suitable for the purpose you have in mind, no worries, we’ll help you figure things out.


Share your exact requirements with our friendly and approachable Shipping Containers Direct staff and we’ll come up with solutions and options for you to consider.

Duration of Container Hire Contracts

You have the option to use or keep our containers for as long as you want. Hire them out to your premises for a short duration or for as long as you need, with our minimum hire contract set at 3 months.

Once you’re done using our shipping containers, or anytime you want us to pick them up, just let us know and we’ll quickly remove them from your premises.

However, if your project requires long-term use, we recommend you purchase your shipping containers outright as it may be a more cost effective option.

Shipping Container Hire Costs

Hiring our affordable shipping containers will cost you less than buying your sushi at lunch time! At a rate of less than $10 per day, there’s no reason for you to break the bank just to get the shipping containers you need for your project.

With shipping container hire, you’re guaranteed to enjoy the following benefits:
  • Delivery of shipping containers to your premises.
  • Direct, convenient and free 24/7 access to your own secure and safe storage.
  • Substantially more affordable rental rates than your average self-storage facilities.
For short term use, it’s practical to hire the shipping containers you need at Shipping Containers Direct – and at prices you’ll love.

Shipping Container Hiring Restrictions

While there are no hard and fast rules restricting the hire or rental of shipping containers in different states, some local councils might set limits on how long shipping containers may be kept at certain locations or premises.


For your peace of mind, it’s best to check the specific rules or regulations from your local council.


As with any shipping container hire arrangement, you also need to ensure we have access to your property. If there are any challenges or complications, please let us know right away so we can devise the most appropriate solution for your situation.

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Shipping Container Delivery Process

You might be wondering if the massive size and weight of shipping containers pose challenges to the delivery process – and our short answer is:  no. Because we’ve over 20 years’ experience in the shipping container industry, and we’ve sold, hired and modified every type of shipping container imaginable. And there’s not a delivery scenario we haven’t come across.

Shipping Containers Direct is an industry expert, and we have the equipment and expertise needed to load, transport and offload shipping containers easily and efficiently, with minimum fuss.

So, when you hire shipping containers from us, you’re assured of on-time delivery – you’ll be using your shipping container in no time at all!

Container Hire Through Shipping Containers Direct

At Shipping Containers Direct, we know the container business inside-out.

Our years of experience in the field of shipping containers have made us the leading container experts in Australia, so you’re assured of reliable, fast and efficient services at all times.

Best of all, our stringent shipping container quality standards help to ensure that our containers reach you in excellent condition – whether you’re hiring shipping containers or buying brand new, used, customised or modified containers from us.

Of course, our container hire rates are among the most competitive in the industry. This means hiring shipping containers from Shipping Containers Direct could be the best decision you can make to meet your project requirements.

Call Shipping Containers Direct Today!

If you’re all set to hire a shipping container, please reach out to us at Shipping Containers Direct today. You won’t be sorry you did!


Call us on 1300 SHIPPING (1300 744 774) or use our online contact form. Start using high quality shipping containers sooner rather than later, for your personal or business needs.

Shipping Containers Direct

We are familiar with almost all shipping container uses and are experts at designing spaces that are efficient, affordable, and functional. All of our shipping containers are durable, portable, eco-friendly, and reusable. An Australian shipping container is a budget-friendly solution to storage, transport, and business needs.

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