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    Shipping Containers for Sale in Houston, Texas

    2 in depot · 20 in transit in Houston

    MG-Atlantic supplies shipping containers in Houston, United States, including new, cargo-worthy, and as-is units across local depots.

    Available in 20DC and 40HC formats, with flexible SOC leasing and direct sales options.

    • In depot now: 2 × 40HC (Brand New)
    • Indicative prices from: 40HC 1,600 USD · 20DC 800 USD (reviewed 09/2026)
    • Pickup: Baytown, TX · Channelview, TX
    • Written quote within one business day

    Availability subject to prior sale. Quantities may vary by location.

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    Containers in Houston, United States

    22 units
    Container Type
    Condition
    HoustonUnited States40HCIICL4In transit to Houston
    HoustonUnited States20DCBrand New10In transit to Houston
    HoustonUnited States40HCBrand New6In transit to Houston
    HoustonUnited States40HCBrand New2In depot

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    Shipping containers in Houston

    Houston is the deepest container inventory market on the US Gulf Coast, with Port Houston handling 75% of Gulf Coast container traffic and 44% of Texas tonnage. Indicative depot pricing at MG-Atlantic's Baytown and Channelview partners: 20DC from 800 USD in As-Is or Cargo Worthy condition and from 1,800 USD Brand New, 40HC Cargo Worthy from 1,600 USD, 40HC IICL from 2,100 USD, 40HC Brand New from 2,650 USD ex-depot, well below typical national broker rates. These figures move with depot inventory, vessel arrival cycles and seasonal export demand, so they are indicative rather than fixed quotes. Outbound 40HC capacity tightens during petrochemical export peaks, especially for resin exports (Houston holds 60% US market share). Inbound Cargo Worthy and refurbished units rotate quickly into local storage, oilfield-services and modification demand. Gulf hurricane season (June–November) can introduce delivery disruptions, Port Houston operations halted briefly during Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. SOC one-way leasing to LATAM, West Africa and the Mediterranean remains a recurring commercial lane. Lead time to inland Texas (Dallas, San Antonio, Austin) and Louisiana is typically 2–5 business days from depot release.

    Port & gateway status

    Port Houston handled a record 4.13 million TEUs in 2024 (+8% YoY) and ranks #1 in the US for foreign waterborne tonnage (220.1 million short tons). The Ship Channel widening completed in 2024 now allows Bayport Container Terminal to accept neo-Panamax vessels of 15,000–17,000 TEU class. Houston holds the leading 60% US market share for resin exports.

    Inland logistics

    Direct access to I-10, I-45 and I-69, BNSF and Union Pacific intermodal yards (Englewood, Settegast), and trucking coverage across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and the wider Gulf Coast within 24 hours.

    Local industries served

    oil & gas, petrochemicals, construction, agriculture exports, manufacturing, energy services

    Typical buyer profile

    Houston buyers are mostly exporters, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, oilfield-services companies, EPC contractors and storage operators sourcing units for on-site use, project cargo or one-way SOC moves to LATAM, West Africa and the Mediterranean.

    Container type focus

    40HC is the dominant outbound box from Houston; 20DC volumes remain strong for heavy cargo, project loads and on-site storage.

    Condition focus

    Cargo-Worthy (CW) and 1-trip / IICL units rotate fastest; refurbished 20DC stock is consistently absorbed by the local storage and construction market.

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    Live availability

    Inventory in Houston, United States is listed from live depot data and updated as units move.

    Depot release

    We issue release references for depots serving Houston, United States, usually within one working day.

    Delivery options

    Collect at the depot or request trucking to your site in and around Houston, United States.

    Sale or leasing

    Every unit in Houston, United States can be purchased outright or covered by a one-way or long-term lease.

    Pricing

    Indicative pricing

    Indicative ex-depot ranges. Pricing moves with depot inventory, vessel arrival cycles and seasonal demand, request a written quote for a firm price.

    Container typeConditionIndicative range
    20DCAs-Isindicative, ex-depot, repairs required, suited to modification projects800-1,100 USD
    20DCCargo Worthyindicative, ex-depot before delivery, varies with market conditions800-1,200 USD
    20DCBrand Newindicative, ex-depot before delivery, varies with market conditions1,800-2,200 USD
    40HCCargo Worthyindicative, ex-depot before delivery, varies with market conditions1,600-2,200 USD
    40HCIICLindicative, ex-depot, inspected to IICL 5 standard2,100-2,500 USD
    40HCBrand Newindicative, ex-depot before delivery, varies with market conditions2,650-3,050 USD
    Local delivery (50 miles)tilt-bed, single container250-500 USD
    Crane deliveryconstrained sites only+300-600 USD

    Ranges last reviewed 09/2026.

    Depot locations

    Baytown, TX

    Serves: East Houston, Ship Channel industrial complex, La Porte, Deer Park, Pasadena, Galveston, Beaumont-Port Arthur

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    Channelview, TX

    Serves: Central and North Houston, The Woodlands, Humble, Kingwood, I-10 East / Beltway 8 corridor

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    FAQ

    Questions about containers in Houston

    Indicative pricing at MG-Atlantic's Baytown and Channelview partner depots in Houston: 20DC from 800 USD in As-Is condition, 800-1,200 USD Cargo Worthy and 1,800-2,200 USD Brand New; 40HC from 1,600-2,200 USD Cargo Worthy, 2,100-2,500 USD IICL and 2,650-3,050 USD Brand New. All figures are ex-depot before delivery, local delivery within 50 miles adds 250-500 USD for tilt-bed placement. Houston pricing sits well below typical national broker rates because units ship from local Gulf Coast depots rather than being repositioned from out-of-state stock. Container pricing is market-driven and moves with depot inventory, Port Houston vessel arrivals and seasonal export demand, so treat these as indicative ranges and request a written quote for the current price on your specific size and grade.
    MG-Atlantic works through two Houston-area depot partners. The Baytown yard, east of the city near the Ship Channel, is the better option for east Harris County, La Porte, Deer Park, Pasadena, Galveston and the Beaumont-Port Arthur corridor. The Channelview yard, on the I-10 East and Beltway 8 corridor, serves central and north Houston, The Woodlands, Humble and Kingwood. Depot pickup is available with 1-3 business days notice at either location, and the release names the exact yard and gate hours.
    Hurricane season (June through November) is a real logistics factor unique to the Houston container market. Port Houston operations halted briefly during Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, and depot networks across the metro experienced 3-5 day delivery disruptions. For projects requiring container placement during hurricane season, plan delivery 5-7 days ahead of any forecast weather window and build 1-2 day contingency into your project timeline. Once placed on-site, WWT and Cargo Worthy containers themselves are highly wind-resistant and are frequently deployed by Houston-area homeowners and small businesses as hurricane preparedness storage.
    MG-Atlantic sells new and used 20DC, 40DC and 40HC containers from depots serving the Port of Houston and the wider Houston metro area, with truck delivery across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
    Yes, Cargo-Worthy 20DC and 40HC units are part of the standard Houston inventory. CW stock rotates frequently because of strong outbound demand from petrochemical and project-cargo shippers; live availability is shown in the stock table above.
    Yes, MG-Atlantic offers long-term leasing and SOC one-way leasing from Houston to LATAM, the Caribbean, West Africa and Mediterranean destinations. Pricing depends on the lane and equipment type; request a written quote for current rates.
    Most Houston-area deliveries are scheduled within 2–5 business days once the unit is released. Same-day or next-day options are sometimes available depending on depot location and trucking availability.
    Yes, 40HC is the most-requested export box out of Houston. MG-Atlantic supplies 1-trip and CW 40HC units suitable for ocean carriage, including SOC one-way arrangements with defined return locations.
    Yes, used and refurbished 20DC units are routinely available in Houston for on-site storage, jobsite use and yard storage. Refurbished CW grade is the most common choice for medium-term static storage.
    Container availability at Houston depends on current stock levels and demand. Most orders can be fulfilled within a few business days. Contact us for real-time availability.
    Yes. From Houston, we can arrange delivery to inland destinations across United States using our established transport network. Pricing depends on distance and access requirements.
    If the specific container type or condition you need is not available in Houston, our team can source units from nearby depots or arrange repositioning from other locations in United States or globally.
    The stock table is updated regularly and reflects current available and in-transit containers.
    The stock mainly includes 20ft (20DC) and 40ft High Cube (40HC) containers. Other sizes can be sourced on request.
    CW means Cargo-worthy containers, suitable for transport and storage, meeting structural and operational requirements.
    Yes. You can select multiple stock lines and submit a single request covering different locations.
    Yes. MG-Atlantic can arrange worldwide delivery and inland transport based on your requirements.
    Yes. If a container is not listed, our team can source containers globally based on your needs.
    Yes. Many containers are suitable for one-way shipments. Please specify your use case when submitting your request.