What Is a One Trip Shipping Container?

What Are One Trip Shipping Containers?

Before we get into anything else, what is a one trip shipping container? Essentially, it’s a new container. The term ‘one trip’ refers to the first and only trip the container has made from its country of manufacture to where it is now. They’re usually filled with goods for this first journey, as it brings down or even negates the cost of transporting the container.

Because they have technically been used, one trip containers usually bare some transport-related marks and scuffs, but are to all intents and purposes, as good as new.

Benefits of a One Trip Shipping Container

Condition

Because one trip shipping containers have only made a single journey, they’re usually in very good condition. They might have some superficial marks from their first loading and unloading, which will vary depending on the equipment used and the conditions of their first voyage, but they are otherwise nearly perfect.

This means you can get your hands on what is essentially a new container at a secondhand price tag.

Conversion Projects

For conversion projects, it’s common for containers in better condition to be more highly prized. One trip containers are ideal, as they allow you to buy a good-as-new container at a wallet-friendly price that should give you decades of use.

So, what is a one trip shipping container usually converted into? Well, lots of things:

• Offices
• Marketing suites
• Home gyms
• Cafés
• Workshops
• Guest houses
• Studios
• And more

One trip shipping containers are the perfect blank canvas for whatever you have in mind, providing a ready-made structure primed for conversion into a new life.

One Trip Containers vs Used Shipping Containers

While one trip shipping containers are technically used, the term ‘used containers’ is generally used to describe more well-travelled units, that may have been in circulation for a few years.

Each has its benefits. For example, used containers may have a few more miles under their belts and the marks, dents and scuffs that come with that, but they are usually more affordable as a result.

One trip shipping containers will typically be in better condition visually but will cost a little more in return. Newness means they will usually last a little longer too.

Want Advice on What Type of Container You Need?

Now we’ve answered the question ‘What is a one trip shipping container?’, how do you know whether they’re right for you? That will depend on your specific needs.

At KH Containers, we stock a huge selection of new and used containers, as well as one trip shipping containers. We also provide full conversion services too, helping you recycle a container of your choice into your dream space. For help deciding and finding the perfect container, just reach out to our friendly team.Call us on 0333 577 3191, email us at henry@khcontainers.co.uk or fill out our contact form.