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Dry Container Grading

Below you’ll find a quick summary of the grading system used for our dry containers.

The Grades Available

Containers are graded according to their conditions.  Look below for more details.

40'highcubed dry containers diagonal view

BRAND NEW 

These top-tier refrigerated containers are of the highest possible quality.  No deterioration present and in impeccable condition

 

Premium New Dry Shipping Container

PREMIUM A GRADE REFURBISHED 

These are the top tiers of second hand containers. With minimal to no dents  or repair work these  containers are in excellent condition.

 

a premium a grade dry shipping container

A GRADE REFURBISHED 

These containers are of good quality with minimal deterioration. They may have minor dents, ripples, scattered surface rust and some repair work done, However,  structural elements like doors and walls are in good condition. 

example of an a grade reefer shipping container

B GRADE

REFURBISHED 

These refrigerated containers are in decent condition however have noticeable dents, ripples, surface rust and obvious repair work. Doors would be in good working order and Internal walls are mostly straight but may have minor delamination. 

UNPAINTED/UNREFURBISHED

These containers have almost identical qualities as a B grade refurbished container, however have not has any refurbished work done to them and are left unpainted. 

C GRADE

Very low, poor quality containers that have obvious dents, surface rust, delamination and lack structural integrity. They are also not guaranteed to be weatherproof. 

a b grade 20ft dry shipping container painted
a b grade dry shipping containers