Container One offers fully modified containers for buyers in Memphis who need more than basic steel storage. Memphis’s hot, humid summers, cold winters, and high annual rainfall make insulation and ventilation important considerations. Our modified range includes insulated containers, climate-controlled units, container offices, and container homes.

• Insulated containers: ideal for Memphis’s hot, humid Tennessee summers and cold winters — protecting temperature-sensitive inventory, equipment, and stored goods year-round
• Climate-controlled units: maintain safe temperature and humidity ranges — critical for pharmaceutical storage, healthcare equipment, and sensitive logistics inventory near the FedEx hub
• Container offices: mobile, secure workspace for Memphis’s logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors — climate-controlled and delivered ready to use
• Container homes: custom-built residential units and ADUs delivered to your Memphis or Shelby County lot

Container One delivers to Memphis and all surrounding communities, including Germantown, Bartlett, Collierville, Millington, Southaven (MS), West Memphis (AR), and Horn Lake. We also serve buyers across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kentucky. Whether you’re on a residential street in Cooper-Young, managing a warehouse project near the FedEx World Hub, or running a business close to the Port of Memphis on the Mississippi River, we have a container solution for you.

Memphis is America’s logistics capital — home to the world’s busiest cargo airport, one of the nation’s most important river ports, and a major manufacturing base. It’s also a city with deep cultural roots in music, making it a unique and diverse market for shipping containers:

• Residential storage during home renovations and decluttering projects across Memphis and Shelby County
• Warehouse container storage for logistics operators, distributors, and manufacturers near the FedEx World Hub and Memphis Airport
• Mississippi River port commerce — freight container staging and intermodal logistics near the Port of Memphis
• Music venue and Beale Street event storage — equipment, staging, and production containers for Memphis’s iconic entertainment district
• On-site construction storage for contractors and developers working across Shelby County
• Affordable containers for Memphis businesses along the I-240, I-40, and I-55 corridors

Container One’s pricing model is simple: the price you see includes delivery to your Memphis address. No hidden transport fees. No surprise charges.

We ship from more than 300 inventory depots across the United States, with multiple locations within easy reach of Memphis and the greater Mid-South region. Most orders are delivered within 3–7 business days. Our tilt-bed flatbed delivery drivers are experienced in navigating Memphis’s residential streets, commercial yards, warehouse facilities, and the active job sites common throughout Shelby County.

Shipping container prices in Memphis, TN vary based on size, condition, availability, and your specific ZIP code. As a general guide, used 20ft WWT containers typically range from $2,000–$3,600, while new one-trip 40ft units can range from $4,500–$7,500+. As the world’s leading air freight hub and a major river port city, Memphis typically enjoys strong intermodal container availability — keeping pricing competitive for Mid-South buyers.

Container One gives you instant, all-inclusive pricing — simply enter your ZIP code to see what a container costs delivered to your exact Memphis location. Your quote includes delivery, so what you see is what you pay.

Residential Uses

• Home storage during renovations, remodels, and decluttering projects
• Secure backyard storage for tools, outdoor equipment, and seasonal gear
• Shipping container homes and ADU builds on residential lots across Memphis and Shelby County
• Moving and relocation — portable storage containers delivered to your door anywhere in the greater Memphis area
• Farm and rural storage for Shelby County properties outside the city

Commercial & Industrial Uses

• Warehouse container storage for logistics operators, freight forwarders, and distributors near the FedEx World Hub
• Mississippi River port freight staging and intermodal container logistics near the Port of Memphis
• Music venue and Beale Street event storage — equipment, staging, and on-site containers for Memphis’s entertainment district
• On-site storage for construction contractors working across Memphis and Shelby County
• Container offices for Memphis’s healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics sectors
• Affordable warehouse containers for Memphis businesses needing additional storage without new construction

Absolutely. Container One’s modified container range allows buyers in Memphis to customize their unit with roll-up doors, man doors, windows, vents, insulation, electrical fit-outs, and full interior finishing for office or living space. All modifications are built to order and delivered ready to use.

Before placing a shipping container on your Memphis property, it is worth checking local zoning and permit requirements. Regulations in Shelby County vary by zoning district and whether the container is for temporary or permanent use.

• Temporary use (job sites, short-term storage): typically no permit required, but check with the City of Memphis Division of Planning and Development for your specific zone
• Permanent placement: may require a zoning variance or building permit depending on the zoning district
• Residential zones: some HOAs and residential areas restrict permanent container placement — confirm before ordering
• Commercial and industrial zones: generally more permissive for container storage, warehouse use, and logistics staging
• Modified container homes/offices: will require permits and must comply with Tennessee state building codes and City of Memphis requirements

Q: Why is Memphis a good location for shipping container supply?

A: Memphis sits at the intersection of three major supply advantages that make it one of the strongest container markets in the Mid-South. First, Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx World Hub -- the world's busiest cargo airport -- which generates exceptional intermodal container activity and supports strong local supply. Second, the Port of Memphis on the Mississippi River is one of the country's most active inland river ports, with continuous barge and freight movement keeping container availability high across the region. Third, Memphis sits at the crossroads of I-40, I-55, and I-240 -- connecting the city to every major distribution corridor in the South and Midwest. Together these three factors mean Memphis buyers consistently benefit from competitive pricing and fast delivery turnaround compared to markets without this level of logistics infrastructure.

Q: Where can I buy shipping containers in Memphis, TN?

A: You can buy shipping containers in Memphis, TN directly from Container One at containerone.net. Enter your Memphis ZIP code for an instant, all-inclusive price with delivery included. Container One ships from 300+ locations nationwide, with depots within easy reach of Shelby County and the broader Mid-South region.

Q: What are the prices of shipping containers in Memphis, TN?

A: Shipping container prices in Memphis, TN depend on size, condition, and your delivery ZIP code. Used 20ft WWT containers typically range from $2,000–$3,600, while new one-trip 40ft high-cube units can range from $4,500–$7,500+. Memphis’s position as the world’s top cargo hub and a major river port tends to support strong container availability in the area. Enter your ZIP code for an accurate quote.

Q: What is the cost of a shipping container in Memphis, TN?

A: The cost of a shipping container in Memphis depends on size, condition, and your delivery ZIP code. As a general guide: used 20ft WWT containers typically cost $2,000–$3,600 delivered; new one-trip 40ft containers typically cost $4,500–$7,500+. Enter your ZIP code at containerone.net for an instant, all-inclusive delivered price with no hidden fees.

Q: Are there used shipping containers for sale in Memphis, TN?

A: Yes. Container One offers used shipping containers in Memphis in Multi-Trip, Wind & Water Tight (WWT), Cargo Worthy (CW), and Economy grades. All are structurally sound and secure — affordable options for Memphis homeowners, logistics operators, and businesses.

Q: Do you supply shipping containers for logistics and warehouse operations near the FedEx World Hub?

A: Yes. Container One delivers warehouse containers, intermodal storage containers, and freight containers to logistics operators, distributors, and manufacturers throughout the Memphis area, including sites near Memphis International Airport and the FedEx World Hub. We offer 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft high-cube units in all five condition grades. Call (330) 286-0526 to discuss your specific storage and logistics requirements.

Q: How long does delivery take for shipping containers in Memphis?

A: Most shipping container deliveries to Memphis, TN are completed within 3–7 business days of placing your order. Container One ships from multiple depots within range of Shelby County and the Mid-South. Delivery is included in your all-inclusive price — no additional transport fees.

Q: Are shipping containers inspected before delivery to Memphis?

A: Yes. Every Container One container undergoes a dual inspection process before it is delivered to your Memphis address — inspected at the depot and again before dispatch to verify structural integrity and weatherproofing. Learn more at containerone.net/pages/shipping-container-inspection-process.

Q: Can I customize a shipping container in Memphis, TN?

A: Yes. Container One offers a full range of modifications, including roll-up doors, man doors, windows, vents, insulation, electrical fit-outs, and complete office or living space fit-outs. Modified shipping containers can be delivered to Memphis, TN ready to use — popular for music venue storage, container offices near the FedEx hub, and residential ADU projects.

Q: What are the regulations for shipping containers in Memphis, TN?

A: Regulations in Memphis vary by zoning district and intended use. Temporary containers on job sites generally require no permit. Permanent placements may require a review from the City of Memphis Division of Planning and Development. Modified container homes or offices must comply with Tennessee state building codes and City of Memphis requirements. Container One’s team is available 24/7 to help.