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Shipping Container Grades Explained

13 Nov by Gabor Stumpf

Shipping Container Grades Explained

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Explanation of Shipping Container Grades:

Container Grade – ExplanationExample
C-grade Container – Not Water and Vermin Proof. Holes / Rusts. Shows is ageAn Un-Road Worthy car left outside – may still drive but mostly good for parts or restoration project.
B-grade Container – Guaranteed Water and Vermin Proof, Lockable. Visible Repairs, Dints, surface rust. Still Structurally Sound, Straight and Solid. A Coat of Paint turns them into A Grade.A well-used, but still usable and reliable second hand car in Roadworthy Condition. Kept outside, faded paint, visible scratches and dints.
B+ or A grade Container – Guaranteed Water and Vermin Proof, Lockable. Minor Repairs, Dints, Little surface rust. Structurally 100% Sound, Straight and Solid. Looks good.A used car in good condition. In Roadworthy Condition, kept Garaged for most of the time. Presents well inside and outside. Drives well.
 Cargo Grade Container – Guaranteed Water and Vermin Proof, Lockable. Minor Repairs, Dints, Little surface rust. Structurally 100% Sound, Straight and Solid. Shipping Lines would still use it.A Very good used car in good condition. In Roadworthy Condition, kept Garaged for most of the time. Presents well inside and outside. Drives well. A car you would find at a Dealer.
‘One Trip-er’ – Near New, used once.Like an Ex Demo, Dealer car. Current Model.
‘Brand New’ – enough said…‘Brand New’ – enough said…

ByGabor Stumpf

Gabor Stumpf is the owner of Shipping Containers Victoria and has much experience providing and delivering containers all over Victoria at great rates!