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Our shipping container blog features industry news and valuable insights from our container experts. Here, you can learn more about buying, renting and customizing a container for commercial, construction or residential use.

FAQs Before You Buy or Modify a Container

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March 21, 2023
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Buy, Commercial, Construction, Modify, Residential

Whether you’re looking for storage space or want to accomplish a creative DIY project, purchasing or modifying a container can be an excellent investment. At …

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How Portable Storage Space Helps Public Entities

How Portable Storage Space Helps Public Entities

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March 16, 2023
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Commercial, Rent

Public entities like state and local government, city and county police departments, libraries, schools, community colleges and state vocational rehabilitation agencies need portable storage space …

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Advantages of Using Storage Containers for Business

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March 14, 2023
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Buy, Commercial

Storage containers are an easy, affordable way to expand your business without the hassle and expense of building more space. You need enough room for …

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Shipping containers can be used across various industries.

How Different Industries Can Use Shipping Containers

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March 9, 2023
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Commercial, Construction, Rent

You can use shipping containers for all sorts of things. They are perfect for larger construction projects and home renovations because they are movable, secure …

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Storage container pricing

Frequently Asked Questions About Storage Container Pricing

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March 7, 2023
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Commercial, Construction, Residential

Billing can be a common source of confusion. Different companies have different storage container pricing, and fees may vary depending on where you look. Southwest …

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An SMS container expert showcases our dual locking system while explaining how to open and close shipping container doors. Southwest Mobile Storage.

How to Open and Close a Shipping Container (with Video)

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March 3, 2023
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Commercial, Construction, Residential

Learn how to open and close a shipping container the right way by following the simple steps we’ve outlined for you here. Whether it’s your …

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ARCHIVED INSIGHTS

WHY CHOOSE US

I really liked that I could pick out the container – I had checked out some other container deals of FB marketplace etc – and they were just brokers for containers, they wanted me to buy sight unseen. The deliver cost to Arivaca AZ (from SMS) was a great deal. Carlos at the Tucson location, was super busy that day we went to check them out. He followed up the next day making sure all our questions were answered.

Monica Jensen

Tucson, AZ

Carlos was excellent in assisting me with procuring the exact container I needed for my custom project. I had very unique demands that required exact attention to detail and Carlos and his team executed it precisely! The quality in the modifications that were made to the container is top notch and the communication through out the whole process was clear and professional.

John Chamberlain

Tucson, AZ

I love how secure the containers are at Southwest Mobile Storage are because I have never had a break-in, and I know people have tried, but their containers are impenetrable! Customer service is amazing, and I appreciate how I have a dedicated sales rep. Other companies promise this, but never deliver on it.

I have yet to find another portable storage container company that puts me first like my Phoenix rep Alicia does.

Chad

Phoenix, AZ

Delivery was phenomenal and precise; they were able to seamlessly get our storage container to fit in a tight space exactly where I wanted it. Southwest Mobile Storage containers have excellent security, which is extremely important for our high value supplies. I’d highly recommend this company for any business.

Michael

Tucson, AZ

I like how fast Southwest Mobile Storage was able to deliver my storage containers because other storage companies couldn’t deliver them as quickly as we needed. Marina at the San Diego branch made the whole process of buying containers easy for me. They gave me an efficient way of expanding my packing business and quickly adapt to changing times.

Deb & Jim

San Diego, AZ

Construction projects often finish earlier or later than expected, so flexibility is crucial to our business. I really like that I have one direct point of contact and reliable service every time we rent containers or portable offices from Southwest Mobile Storage. With other storage container companies, I’m always bounced around, hear lots of excuses as to why things go wrong. Only Southwest can accommodate what we need reliably every time.

Jennifer

Los Angeles, AZ

Any time I need storage containers and portable offices on my construction sites, I can always get a hold of Southwest Mobile Storage easily, which makes my business run smoothly. They always have transparent pricing and clear communication, so I never have to worry about hidden fees or surprises.

Jerry

Los Angeles, AZ

My rep at Southwest Mobile Storage always takes care of any of my needs. The storage containers I rent are high quality and I can always get the containers I want, when I need them, which is very important to ensuring my business runs smoothly.

Ivan

Los Angeles, AZ

My favorite thing about Southwest Mobile Storage is that when I need to rent storage containers and mobile offices, I can call the same person every time and she always makes it happen quickly and efficiently. They have the best rates, customer service, and always get the job done how I need it, on time, and on budget every time.

Chris

Los Angeles, AZ

Southwest Mobile Storage goes above and beyond with customer service. My Denver rep Andy is always there for me and has my back whenever I need anything even if it’s last minute. If you need to rent storage containers, I recommend Southwest Mobile Storage every time.

Lindsay

Denver, CO

I’ve been renting storage containers and portable offices from Southwest Mobile Storage for over 10 years, and always have a great experience. In construction, projects sometimes finish early or run long, and I’ve not found another mobile container company that is flexible and efficient enough to accommodate our needs as quickly and reliably. From order to delivery, I love Southwest Mobile Storage – they're the best!

Sandy

Denver, CO

I stopped using other container storage and portable office companies because they cost more and provided a lot less in customer service. Southwest Mobile Storage always deliver on what they say and gives our construction business reliable, personable service that is second to none. - My rep Joe at the Denver branch always give me the best price and service every time.

Ryan

Denver, CO

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HOW & WHERE WE SERVE YOU

Corporate Headquarters
& Phoenix Branch
1005 N. 50th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
602.257.4484

Tucson Branch
9635 N. Casa Grande Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85743
520.292.1332

Denver Branch
9595 Brighton Rd.
Henderson, CO 80640
303.227.3881

Los Angeles Branch
9551 Lucas Ranch Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909.948.7700

San Diego Branch
9379 Frost-Mar Place
San Diego, CA 92121
619.498.1920

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You can rent, buy or modify steel containers at our branches in AZ, CA and CO.
800.686.9114

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We lease and sell new and used ISO steel shipping containers and ground-mounted mobile offices for construction, commercial and residential moving and storage in Arizona, California and Colorado. Our certified fabrication experts also modify custom shipping containers you can buy nationwide. No matter your industry or business, we can fit your unique needs.

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