Shipping Containers Wellington

Buy, hire, modify, and relocate shipping containers across Wellington with SEA Containers

Shipping Containers

Need container hire in Wellington, or looking for a permanent solution? SEA Containers is your trusted provider of shipping containers for sale and hire across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. From storage units to office spaces, we deliver practical container solutions based on over a decade of industry expertise.

Choosing SEA Containers means selecting a solution that aligns with your specific needs. Pick from various sizes and enjoy the convenience of versatile, secure, and modifiable containers at an affordable price.

With 34 New Zealand depots, including coverage across Lower Hutt, Palmerston North, and Napier, we are a reliable and convenient local choice for buying or hiring quality shipping containers. Access a quote now using our instant quote form, or contact Dean directly by phone at 027 2483 756 or email at [email protected].

Shipping Container for Sale Wellington

Traditionally, shipping containers were used to transport cargo across the seas. Today, these storage containers can be adapted for use in a wide range of applications, including commercial, industrial, and residential settings.

New Zealand’s SEA Containers offers a comprehensive selection of containers, providing true versatility suitable for a variety of uses, including extra on-site storage, portable buildings, temporary workshops, living spaces, offices, and equipment transportation. Uses from our customers include a modified shipping container for New Zealand’s own Devotus Vineyard for cellar door sales and a 20ft high container for the guard control station at the American Embassy in Thorndon.

We offer an extensive selection of shipping containers for sale, including dry, refrigerated, insulated, and hazardous goods containers, as well as refurbished containers to meet all your container needs. We also supply side opening, open top, flat rack, and high-cube containers, with or without a lockbox and a fresh coat of paint. All of our containers are manufactured with high-quality materials and are wind and water-tight.

Our containers are widely available across the North and South Islands, complemented by excellent Kiwi customer service. We also offer second-hand containers at more economical prices. Hire or purchase containers in Wellington that are perfectly suited to meet your purpose.

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Our Process

Step 1: Consultation

Contact our friendly and knowledgeable team to discuss your storage requirements, from permanent containers to practical modifications.

Step 2: Selection

We will help you find the ideal shipping container for your specific needs, providing a free quote for your selected size, style, and grade.

Step 3: Delivery

Once your order has been placed, we handle the container transport in Wellington—our team delivers the right container directly to your site from our Otaki or Masterton depot.

Step 4: Modification (Optional)

Want to modify your container? We can add doors, windows, insulation, lighting, ventilation, power, lockboxes, and more.

Step 5: After-Sales Support

Enjoy ongoing maintenance and security advice to help keep your container in pristine condition.

Get a Quote or Speak with Our Experts Today​

Found the perfect container type? Access your free quote with our instant quote form.

Contact our Wellington team today for more information by calling 0508 732266, or reach out to Dean directly on 027 2483 756 to discuss your requirements.

We can organise shipping container transport and delivery services across New Zealand.

FAQs About Shipping Containers in Wellington

What types of shipping containers are available for sale or hire in Wellington?

New and used containers (A Grade and B & C Grades, respectively) are available for sale and hire from our depots in the Wellington area. Choose from refrigerated containers, side-opening containers, double-ended door units, dangerous goods storage, open-top containers, insulated containers and flat racks.

What are the sizes of shipping containers available in Wellington?

Our standard sizes are 20ft and 40ft, offering plenty of room for large-volume storage. Smaller 8ft and 10ft sizes are also available for tighter spaces. Our high cube containers provide an extra 30cm of height, ideal for offices.

Where can you view the containers for sale or hire in Wellington?

Before purchasing or hiring, you can view containers at our depots. Phone Dean on 027 2483 756 to arrange an appointment at either site:

  • TIL, 86 Riverbank Road, Otaki
  • LT Transport, 176 Gracefield Road, Seaview, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Where can you view the containers for sale or hire in Christchurch?

We offer container viewings at all of our Christchurch shipping container depots:

  • SEA Containers Bromley – All container options onsite
  • SEA Containers Hornby – 20ft containers only
  • SEA Containers Waltham – 20ft and 40ft containers
  • SEA Containers Templeton – 20ft containers only

To arrange a viewing or find out more, contact John Bowen on 027 642 5737 or email [email protected].

What areas does your Wellington depot cover?

We deliver and provide container solutions across Wellington City, Hutt Valley, Porirua, and the Kapiti Coast, as well as wider New Zealand.