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Shipping container guides

Straight answers to the questions everyone asks before buying a container — no sales pitch, just what we've learned delivering boxes across New England.

How Much Does a Shipping Container Cost in 2026?

Real prices for new and used 20' and 40' containers in New England, what delivery costs, and the fees to watch out for.

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20ft vs 40ft Shipping Container: Which Size Do You Need?

Capacity, footprint, delivery clearance and price — an honest comparison to help you pick the right box the first time.

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Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Massachusetts?

How most Massachusetts towns treat storage containers, when permits come up, and the questions to ask your town hall before delivery.

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How to Prep the Ground for a Shipping Container

Gravel pad, railroad ties or concrete blocks — what to put under your container so it stays level and dry through New England winters.

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Shipping Container Permits in CT, RI, NH, VT & ME

How towns across New England treat storage containers, when a permit comes up, and exactly what to ask before delivery.

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2026 Buyer's Guide (PDF)Sizes, site clearances and new vs. used — the honest version.Download →From Quote to Delivery (PDF)Every step and email after you order, so nothing is a surprise.Download →Flexible Financing (PDF)How paying over time works, with example monthly payments.Download →Container Move Guide (PDF)How to prep both sites for a site-to-site container move.Download →Delivery Site-Prep Sheet (PDF)Clear run, overhead clearance and ground prep — ten minutes that saves a failed trip.Download →Container Spec Sheet (PDF)Inside and outside dimensions, door openings and weights for every container.Download →Container Care Sheet (PDF)Simple habits that keep the doors swinging easy and the inside dry for decades.Download →Meet the Co-Founders (PDF)Ben Viti & Ryan O'Brien, and the mission behind Container Connect USA.Download →Company & Partner Overview (PDF)Who we are and how an order moves from quote to delivery.Download →Become a Supplier (PDF)What we buy, how ordering works, and what we need from depot partners.Download →