One-trip, last-trip or used?
Three conditions, three price levels: what really sets a new container apart from a used one.
A one-trip container has made a single crossing, usually from the factory where it was built. Its structure and paint are nearly new: the logical choice for a conversion or a visible installation.
A last-trip container leaves shipping after several years of service. It shows signs of use, scratches and sometimes paint touch-ups, but its structure is sound and its tightness checked.
A used container has served even longer. It remains watertight and perfectly usable for storage, at a much lower price. A repaint or floor replacement can be added to the order.
So the right condition depends on the use. For site storage, used is enough. For a fit-out meant to last or to receive the public, a one-trip container avoids costly rework.
