THE CONTAINER INDEX

What a shipping container costs, and why.

Independent pricing data, buying guides, and industry coverage for new and used shipping containers in the United States.

Shipping Container Prices in 2026: What Buyers Are Actually Paying

A market check on new and used container prices across U.S. regions — and the three forces pushing them around this year.

July 20, 2026

Monthly pricing data for new and used containers across U.S. markets.

How to buy, inspect, deliver, and modify shipping containers.

Shipping and logistics news that moves container prices and supply.

Zoning, permits, and placement rules for containers, city by city.