Container Conditions
Portable storage containers come in a variety of conditions. These conditions allow you to find the shipping container that best meets your storage needs and your budget.
NPSA members have portable storage containers and shipping containers available in new “One- Trip”, WWT, Cargoworthy, and Asls conditions.
One Trip
One trip containers are the newest containers available on the market. Less than a year old, they make only one trip over from the factory in Asia before being sold to you. They are brand new from the factory with single color paint and no unattractive shipping line decals on the exterior. While they make have a ding or two from making the trip here, one-trip containers have a long life ahead of them. Every one-trip container is guaranteed to be cargo worthy and wind and watertight.
Cargo-Worthy
While every storage container was used to carry cargo at one or another, not every shipping container available for rent or purchase is automatically deemed to be cargo-worthy. In order to receive a portable storage container that is designated as cargo-worthy a container must be surveyed or certified by a licensed surveyor. The cargo-worthy inspection criteriais based on condition of the doors, floor, walls and ceiling as well as the container’s structural integrity. Selecting a cargo worthy container that has been surveyed as cargo worthy ensures that you will receive a container that is in good condition, structurally sound, and able to be shipped if needed.
Wind and Watertight
A wind and watertight or WWT container is a used shipping container (retired from active shipping service after approx. 10 years) that is guaranteed to be wind and watertight. They are free from any holes or other damage that would allow weather to affect the contents of the container. WWT storage containers are available in a range of colors and conditions. They are randomly colored and often have some dents and surface rent left over from the shipping process. While not as aesthetically pleasing as other options, WWT shipping containers provide an ideal mix of economy and function.
