What Is A Sea Container?

Before purchasing or hiring a sea container, it’s best to know what the categorisation means, especially if buying in bulk.

With a strong history in Western Australia sea container sales, True Blue Containers helps you navigate these shipping and storage decisions.

The basic structure

Also referred to as a maritime shipping container or sea container, strength and durability is the focus, hence welded construction and locking features. Each container is made from high-quality steel to standard specifications.

Designed for safe transport and storage within weight parameters, sea containers offer long-lasting cargo protection, making for a cost-effective investment. Sea container reliability is key to their hold on global shipping.

Ease of transport

Coming in a standard sizing selection makes moving from port to port easier, with clear dock space and manual labour demands. Part of the ease of global trade is due to the uniformity of containerisation across trading markets.

Additional details

You may be in the market for a sea container with specific features. Refrigerated containers are lined with stainless steel. There are also sea containers prepped for hazardous materials. We also address customisation requests.

Containers can have different access points, from open top to double-door, and open side. Sea containers also come as flat rack containers with no sides for difficult cargo. If specific certifications need to be met, talk to our team.

Choosing a container

Do you need a sea container or will you be able to work with a shipping container that isn’t a sea container? When deciding what works with your bottom line, The True Blue Containers team will break down the requirements for you.

For onsite storage and limited usage, a shipping container should be fine. If customising a container for living or working in, our accredited engineers will be able to recommend a container that meets your specifications. 

The life of a sea container

Considering purchasing a second-hand sea container? Know that wear and tear could see it re-classified as a shipping container at some point. Since sea containers last for decades, it may suit non-marine needs at a fraction of the cost.

We thoroughly inspect, survey and grade containers we sell so you can trust us to only recommend containers that effectively address your planned usage and any required certifications, while respecting your budget.

Talk to us about your asset investment

As leading providers of sea containers in WA, our experts can answer any queries you have around shipping and sea container storage in Perth.