1. Search for Shipping Containers by Type and Location

The first step in buying a shipping container is searching for one that meets both your geographic location and the type of shipping container that you need. You can do this by either navigating the map, or selecting the type of container that you need from the search bar.

2. Register an Account on ContainerAuction.com

If you don't have a registered account, you'll need to do this before you can ask questions about a listing, buy it, or place a bid. There's no obligation and no cost to register an account. You can set up an account on the registration page.

3. Ask Questions/Buy/Bid

Once you're logged to your account in you can start to interact with the seller and ask questions about a specific container listing, purchase a listing directly, or make a bid.

4. Remit Payment

Once you've purchased a shipping container, or won a container with the highest bid, you'll be emailed an invoice with payment instructions. Invoices are sent out once daily, at 12:00GMT, and the invoice will either come from ContainerAuction.com, Inc., or from the seller. Payments are normally made by bank transfer or deposit, and some sellers accept checks, PayPal, or credit cards (typically there is a service charge for paying by credit card or PayPal).