Can you modify a shipping container?

The possibilities of shipping container modification are endless. From adding additional doors and windows; painting the unit; adding ventilation electrical wiring; and more. As long as you have a project in mind, we can assist you throughout your container modification journey.

What is a modified shipping container?

Modified shipping containers are standard shipping containers customized to the user’s specific needs. Whether its simple container modifications to improve structural strength or ventilation for worker usage, to more complex container modifications such as container homes.

Do you need permission to modify a shipping container?

While the container modification process does not require any permission, depending on if you plan to use the container as a permanent structure you will likely require permission from your local authority.

What benefits are there for modified shipping containers?

The major benefits of container modifications come for the tailored shipping container that you receive at the end of the container modification. In addition, container modifications can be significantly more cost-effective compared to alternative solutions.

Custom Shipping Container Modifications in Ontario

Imagine your next container modification project with us.

Equipped with the latest technology, and staffed with experienced professionals, SCC is ready to help make your container modifications become a reality. Secure and portable, the standard ISO shipping container provides a versatile platform for innovative design and modification. In the past decades, the humble shipping container has been adapted for a variety of uses across a wide array of industries – and our modification team proudly offers its shipping container modification services to your next project at a highly competitive price.

Even a used container that may not seem as reliable or long lasting as a new container can still be durable to last and weather resistant if in Cargo Worthy condition. Once you paint a used container it can not only enhance the aesthetics, but also helps prolong rusting and protect against weather conditions such as wind and rain. A white container can help to reflect heat in the summer to help keep your container a bit cooler.

Whether you need additional doors or want windows, insulation, or electrical. Any container modification is one short phone call away.

THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!

Create portable office containers using 20’ or 40’ containers. Or create your own garage using one or two 40’ HC shipping containers for double the width!

Containers are stackable so it is possible to modify the shipping container to create structures spanning multiple stories!

Shipping Container Modifications Ontario

Application examples SCC can modify containers into:

Workshops
Tire Storages
Pop-up Shops
Generator Enclosures
Water Treatment Enclosures
Tiny Homes / Housing
Portable Storage Solution
Military Applications
Food Vendors / Portable Kitchens
Chicken coops

No matter if the container modification is major or minor, SCC prides itself for being able to take care of our customers’ project needs from start to finish.

Whether you have just an idea or a full blueprint ready, you can discuss the details with one of our specialized consultants on getting started on your shipping container modification within your budget. Our consultants can assist by notifying you of any possible enhancements on the design or any long-term issues that may arise.

Common shipping container modification requests:

Roll up Doors of various sizes to increase the size of accessibility.
Steel Man Doors to increase the number of entrances.
Louver Vents for ventilation and circulating airflow.
Painting Exterior and floor (Anti-slip). Enhance the aesthetics and prolong rusting in the exterior while anti-slip paint is perfect for gyms, offices, fire training, etc.
Partition Walls if needing to separate space inside
Windows of various sizes to provide natural light and ventilation
Spray Foam Insulation
…AND MORE!

Custom requests are also welcome for container modifications!

Check out our gallery for some ideas on what a shipping container can do for you!

Shipping Container SPECS + Dimension

➔ *On the current page: there is a mix up for the Max payload of 20’ containers (62,000 lbs) and 40’ containers (59,000 lbs). 20’ containers should be 59,000 lbs and 40’ containers should be 62,000 lbs

20′ Container

	Length	Width	Height
Interior	19’4”	7’8”	7’10”
Exterior	20’	8’	8’6”

	Cubic Capacity	Tare Weight	Maximum Payload
	1,165 cubic feet	Approx. 5000 lbs	Approx. 62,000 lbs

40’ Container(Standard)

	Length	Width	Height
Interior	39’5”	7’8”	7’10”
Exterior	40’	8’	8’6”

	Cubic Capacity	Tare Weight	Maximum Payload
	2,350 cubic feet	Approx. 8000 lbs	Approx. 59,000 lbs

40’ Container (High Cube)

	Length	Width	Height
Interior	39’4”	7’8”	8’10”
Exterior	40’	8’	9’6”

	Cubic Capacity	Tare Weight	Maximum Payload
	2,700 cubic feet	Approx. 8600 lbs	Approx. 63,000 lbs

Imagine your next container modification project with us.

20′ Container

40’ Container(Standard)

40’ Container (High Cube)

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