ISO CONTAINER GRADES
Shipping container grades help you understand your container’s condition before you rent, buy or modify. Here’s what they mean:
- New “one-trip” is the best condition available on the market as these containers have only traveled across the ocean once.
- Refurbished containers are in great condition and have had some cosmetic and structural repairs. All SMS rental storage and office containers come at a minimum of refurbished grade.
- Cargo-worthy containers are in good condition and still meet all the requirements for shipping.
- Wind and weathertight (WWT) containers aren’t seaworthy, but they’re in good condition for storage, moving, business and multi/custom use.
- As-is containers may need repairs or modifications.
Shipping Container Grade Features
| Features | NEW “ONE TRIP” | REFURBISHED | CARGO-WORTHY | WWT | AS-IS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wind & watertight | Yes - guaranteed | Yes - guaranteed | Yes - guaranteed | Yes - guaranteed | Not guaranteed |
Floor free of holes | Yes - guaranteed | Yes - guaranteed | Yes - guaranteed | Yes - guaranteed | Not guaranteed |
Doors fully functional | Yes - guaranteed | Yes - guaranteed | Yes - guaranteed | Yes - guaranteed | Yes |
Suitable for storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, with repairs |
Suitable for exports | Yes | Not guaranteed | Yes, with certification | Not guaranteed | No |
Suitable for modifications | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, with repairs |
Paint condition | Fresh | Fresh | May be faded | May be faded | May be faded |
Dents & scratches | May have minor dents & scratches | May have some dents & repairs | May have some dents, repairs & surface rust | May have many dents, repairs, & surface rust | May have many dents, repairs, & surface rust |
Floor appearance | Like New | May have minor scratches, gouges & patches | May have some scratches, gouges & patches | May have many scratches, gouges & patches | May have many scratches, gouges & patches |
