If you have been pricing shipping containers around Baton Rouge, you have probably noticed the same thing everyone does: it is easy to find a price, and hard to find a straight answer about what actually shows up, who puts it where, and what happens if it does not fit. We sell containers and we…
If you have been pricing shipping containers around Baton Rouge, you have probably noticed the same thing everyone does: it is easy to find a price, and hard to find a straight answer about what actually shows up, who puts it where, and what happens if it does not fit.
We sell containers and we rent them. That matters more than it sounds, because we have no reason to talk you into buying something you would be better off renting for three months.
What we sell
We deliver across Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Zachary, Central, Walker, Port Allen and the surrounding parishes.
| Size | External footprint | Roughly holds | Typically bought for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft shipping container | 20′ x 8′ | A 2–3 bedroom house, or a full job site’s tools and materials | Site storage, yard storage, workshop overflow |
| 40ft shipping container | 40′ x 8′ | A 4+ bedroom house, or commercial inventory | Commercial stock, equipment, long-running sites |
Both are wind and watertight, sit on the ground without a foundation, and lock.
We also stock high cube containers in both sizes. A high cube is the same footprint with an extra foot of height — 9’6″ rather than 8’6″ — which is worth having if you need to stand up inside it, store taller equipment, or stack pallets two high. A 40ft high cube holds about 2,694 cubic feet against 2,385 for the standard.
Buying versus renting
This is the question worth getting right, and the answer is mostly about time.
Renting usually wins when the need has an end date. A renovation, a move, a season, a build with a finish date. You pay for the months you use it and we take it away afterwards. No resale, no maintenance, no wondering what to do with it.
Buying usually wins when the container becomes part of how the property works. A contractor’s yard, a farm, a business that will always need secure dry storage. Past a certain number of months the rental adds up to the purchase price, and after that the container is simply yours.
If you are not sure which side of that line you are on, tell us how long you think you need it. We will do the math with you rather than guess for you.
New and used
Used containers cost less and have been to sea, which means honest cosmetic wear: surface rust, dents, patched paint. Structurally sound, not pretty.
New containers — sometimes called one-trip — have made a single voyage. They look close to new and cost accordingly.
Which one is right depends entirely on what you are storing and whether anyone will see it. Tools behind a shop do not need showroom paint. A container that sits in front of a business does.
Delivery and placement is the part people forget
We deliver and set the container ourselves. That is not a detail — it is the thing that most often goes wrong when a container is bought from someone who simply drops it off.
Before delivery we want to know three things:
- The surface. Gravel, concrete and compacted dirt are all fine. Soft ground after heavy rain is not, and Louisiana provides plenty of that.
- The approach. A truck needs a clear run in and room to maneuver. Low branches, tight gates and soft verges all matter.
- Where it goes and which way the doors face. Easy to change on paper, hard to change once it is down.
Send us a photo of the spot and we will tell you honestly whether it will work before you buy anything.
Why buy locally
A container bought from a national broker arrives from wherever their nearest depot happens to be, delivered by a driver you will never speak to again. If something is wrong, you are filing a claim.
We are in Baton Rouge. You can look at what you are buying, we deliver it ourselves, and if there is a problem you call the same people who sold it to you.
Get a price
Tell us the size, whether you want new or used, and where it is going. We will give you a delivered price — container, transport and placement — rather than a headline figure that grows on the invoice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shipping container cost in Baton Rouge?
Price depends on size and condition, and on how far it has to travel. A used 20ft costs less than a new 40ft, and delivery distance moves the number. Tell us the size, the condition and the delivery address and we will give you one delivered figure rather than a base price plus surprises.
Do I need a permit to put a shipping container on my property?
It depends on your parish and whether the container is permanent, and residential subdivisions sometimes have their own rules. Check with your local planning office before you buy. We can tell you what other customers in your area have run into, but the rules are set locally.
Can a shipping container sit on grass or dirt?
Yes, on firm compacted ground. What causes problems is soft or waterlogged ground, where the container can settle unevenly and the doors stop closing properly. Gravel pads are the usual fix and are not expensive.
How long does a shipping container last?
Decades, if it is kept off standing water and the paint is maintained. These are built to cross oceans loaded. The things that shorten their life are sitting in a puddle and untreated rust.
Should I buy or rent a shipping container?
Rent if the need has an end date, buy if it does not. The crossover point is a number of months, and it depends on the size and condition you need. We do both, so ask us and we will work it out with you honestly.
Do you deliver outside Baton Rouge?
Yes — Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Zachary, Central, Walker, Port Allen, Plaquemine and the surrounding parishes. Further afield, ask and we will price the transport.