"Why go to a Storage Facility... When we can bring the storage facility to you?"®
"Why go to a Storage Facility...
When we can bring the storage facility to you?"®
(800) 517-0012
  • Secure On-Site Storage
  • Temporary or Permanent
  • Weatherproof Storage

Shipping Containers For Government USes

Uses & Applications

  • Make Room
  • Renovate
  • Reclaim Space
  • Property Staging
  • Document Storage
  • Seasonal Equipment
  • Temporary Storage
  • Pre/Post Moving Storage
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“Outback Storage Containers are rugged, and are the perfect solution for government & military storage.”

Our secure shipping containers offer wind and water tight storage for your products, raw materials, additional inventory or waste holding. We deliver to area submarine and navy bases and other high security facilities. Rent a shipping container for temporary storage right on your property, or purchase a shipping container today for use as a permanent storage solution for your business.

  • 401-290-7008
  • 11 Gavitt Ave
    Westerly RI 02891

Shipping Container Uses

Shipping Containers For Sale

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Container Dimensions

All dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly from container to container.

20' Shipping Container Dimensions

Exterior

  • Length: 20'
  • Width: 8'
  • Height: 8' 6"

Interior

  • Length: 20'
  • Width: 7' 8¼"
  • Height: 7' 10"

Door

  • Width: 7' 8"
  • Height: 7' 5¾"

Exterior

  • Length: 20'
  • Width: 8'
  • Height: 9' 6"

Interior

  • Length: 20'
  • Width: 7' 8¼"
  • Height: 8' 10"

Door

  • Width: 7' 8"
  • Height: 8' 5¼"

Exterior

  • Length: 40'
  • Width: 8'
  • Height: 8' 6"

Interior

  • Length: 40'
  • Width: 7' 8¼"
  • Height: 7' 10"

Door

  • Width: 7' 8"
  • Height: 7' 5¾"

Exterior

  • Length: 40'
  • Width: 8'
  • Height: 9' 6"

Interior

  • Length: 40'
  • Width: 7' 8¼"
  • Height: 8' 8"

Door

  • Width: 7' 8"
  • Height: 8' 5¼"

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT SIZE CONTAINERS DO YOU SELL?

We offer a variety of container sizes for sale. While standard options include 20′ and 40′ containers, we frequently have other sizes available as well. Be sure to check our Containers for Sale section for the latest inventory. Our containers come in two height options: 8.5′ (standard) and 9.5′ (high-cube) to suit your storage needs.

The amount of space is minimal. For a 20-foot unit, you will need approximately 85 feet of straight clearance, 40-foot container you will need 125 feet.

We deliver 20’ containers to your site using a tilt bed truck. The driver will back in the truck, tilt the bed, and drive out from underneath the container.The container will gently slide off the truck, onto the ground. The driver will need to pull straight out from underneath the container.

Watch A Video: 20’ Container Delivery

The site will have to be fairly level, smooth, and firm. We can deliver on dirt, cement, grass, crushed stone, and asphalt. Keep in mind that a container might sink in a soft surface and our truck could leave tire marks.

We recommend that you or a designated contact person be present the first time we deliver a unit to you. If this is not possible, we can discuss other alternatives.

We strive to deliver your container in the shortest amount of time. We can usually deliver within a week.

It is your responsibility to check with your local authorities about the placement of the container.

We do not have the capability to move containers full. Our containers can be used on site, filled, and we will pick them up when it is empty. We do not provide moving services.

We offer many different container colors, please view our current inventory for sale to see colors available now.

We sell 10’, 16′, 20’, 24′, 30′, and 40’ long containers. Containers are 8’6″ tall unless it is a high cube shipping container, then it is 9’6″ tall.

We sell containers with doors at one end, both ends (double door containers), side doors (open side containers), and also can do modifications.

Full payment is due upon delivery. We accept cash, check, and major credit cards. There is a 3% processing fee for all credit/debit card transactions.

The containers on the website are the actual containers we have in stock. To purchase a particular container, note the container ID number to specify it.

Yes, all of our containers are located at 11 Gavitt Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891. We are open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. We are happy to show customers the containers in person.

HOW MUCH SPACE IS REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY?

The amount of space is minimal. For a 20-foot unit, you will need approximately 75 feet of straight clearance.

We deliver 20’ containers to your site using a tilt bed truck. The driver will back in the truck, tilt the bed, and drive out from underneath the container.The container will gently slide off the truck, onto the ground. The driver will need to pull straight out from underneath the container.

Watch A Video: 20’ Container Delivery

The site will have to be fairly level, smooth, and firm. We can deliver on dirt, cement, grass, crushed stone, and asphalt. Keep in mind that a container might sink in a soft surface and our truck could leave tire marks.

We recommend that you or a designated contact person be present the first time we deliver a unit to you. If this is not possible, we can discuss other alternatives.

We strive to deliver your container in the shortest amount of time. We can usually deliver within a week.

Your final bill will be prorated. For example, if your container is picked up on February 9, you will be charged for February 1- February 9, 9 days.

It is your responsibility to check with your local authorities about the placement of the container.

We do not provide insurance for your goods and liability of stored items rests with the customer.

We do not have the capability to move containers full. Our containers can be used on site, filled, and we will pick them up when it is empty. We do not provide moving services.

We ask that you not store any of the following materials in the container: illegal, toxic, waste, contaminated, controlled, hazardous, restricted, explosive, flammable, chemical, paint, or any inherently dangerous material of any kind.

Our rental containers are a neutral color in order to blend in with the surroundings.

The amount of space is minimal. For a 10-foot or 20-foot unit, you will need approximately 75 feet of straight clearance. For a 40’-foot unit, you will need approximately 110 feet of straight clearance.

Upon delivery, we charge the first month’s rent, delivery, and pickup. Subsequent months are billed. We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards.

When you are finished with the container and it has been swept out, give us a call. We will pick up the container as soon as the same day or as long as a few weeks depending on our schedule.  Average time for pickup is typically less than a week.

Yes, all of our containers are located at 11 Gavitt Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891. We are open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. We are happy to show customers the containers in person.