What Port Shipping Containers does

Port Shipping Containers is a 100% Australian-owned private operator that sells, hires, and modifies shipping containers, serving both individual consumers and enterprise customers across all Australian states and territories. The company maintains regional sales offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, supported by depots in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, and WA plus coverage into TAS and NT, with nationwide delivery executed via tilt tray, side loader, Hiab crane, and semi-trailer options. Its product portfolio spans standard containers (general purpose, high cube, side opening, pallet wide, mini cube), specialized containers (refrigerated, open top, flat rack, insulated, dangerous goods, explosive magazines, bolsters, bulkers, half-height, shelters), and a modified-container range covering container cafes, kitchens, bars, site offices, FIFO accommodation units, workshops, ablution units, first aid rooms, gantry containers, switch rooms, training containers, trade show displays, portable buildings, and change rooms. A ready-built line (office, ablution, kiosk, all-rounder, workshop) supports immediate deployment.

The company's revenue mechanics combine one-time container sales (used units from approximately $2,400), recurring hire/rental (general purpose, high cube, refrigerated, daily rates sub-$3), professional services for modifications (bespoke electrical, plumbing, insulation, and industrial fit-outs), and delivery plus removal services. Pricing is quote-based, differentiated by container type, size, condition, and delivery requirements, with a best-price guarantee. Go-to-market runs primarily through inside-sales (1300 957 709 plus per-state local lines) and self-serve website quote flows, augmented by city-specific SEO pages and educational blog content. Marquee customers include Australian Defence Force, Qantas, Coca Cola, Boral, Myer, Caltex, TAFE NSW, Dreamworld, and Downer EDI across construction, defense, energy, retail, education, entertainment, and hospitality verticals.

Name

Port Shipping Containers

Legal name

Port Shipping Containers

Website

https://portshippingcontainers.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port Shipping Containers is a 100% Australian-owned private company that sells, hires, and modifies shipping containers nationwide, serving individual consumers, SMB hospitality and retail buyers, and enterprise customers in mining, construction, defense, education, and energy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipping Containers

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (4931), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Portable Storage Container Specialty & High-Value Item Moves (Crating/Climate-Control Options) (HSAKAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Yards & Inland Depot Storage (Empty Container Depots/ICDs) (TLALAAAI), Container Maintenance, Repair & Cleaning (M&R / Wash Bays) (TLAHAAAJ)

Keywords

• Shipping container sales
• Container modifications
• Container hire rental
• Portable site offices
• Custom container solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallsend

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Sales: Sale of new, used, and refurbished shipping containers in 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft sizes. Includes standard general purpose, high cube, side opening, and specialized containers (refrigerated, insulated, dangerous goods, open top, flat rack).
2. Container Hire/Rental: Short-term and long-term container rental with flexible terms. Hire options include general purpose, high cube, and refrigerated containers. No lock-in contracts mentioned, with daily rental rates.
3. Container Modifications: Custom modification services for containers including site offices, workshops, accommodation units, container cafes, bars, ablution blocks, first aid rooms, dangerous goods storage, and specialized industrial conversions. Both pre-modified standard designs and bespoke custom builds available.
4. Container Transport & Delivery: Nationwide delivery services including tilt tray, side loading, Hiab crane, and semi-trailer delivery options.
5. Load Yourself Container Removals: Door-to-door removalist service where container is delivered for self-packing, transported to new location, then picked up after unloading.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Port Shipping Containers sells, hires, and modifies new, used, and refurbished shipping containers across Australia. The product range spans standard containers (general purpose, high cube, side opening, pallet wide, mini cube), specialised containers (refrigerated, open top, flat rack, insulated, dangerous goods, bulkers, half height, shelters), and custom-modified containers (cafes, kitchens, bars, site offices, accommodation units, workshops, ablution blocks, switch rooms, training rooms). Supporting services include nationwide delivery, container hire, load-yourself removals, and on-site self-storage.

Product overview

Port Shipping Containers is a 100% Australian-owned manufacturer and supplier of shipping containers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of standard, specialised, and modified container products. The core offering spans three main categories: Standard Containers (General Purpose, High Cube, Side Opening, Pallet Wide, and Mini Cube in 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft sizes), Specialised Containers (Refrigerated, Open Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Dangerous Goods, Bolster, Bulker, Half Height, Container Shelters, and Emergency Response Units), and Modified Containers (Container Cafes, Kitchens, Bars, Site Offices, Accommodation Units, Lunch Rooms, Workshops, Ablution Units, First Aid Rooms, Gantry Containers, Training Containers, Switch Rooms, Trade Show Displays, Explosive Magazines, Gas Cylinder Storage, Joining Kits, Portable Buildings, Change Rooms, and Container Shops). The company also offers Ready Built Containers (Office, Ablution Unit, Kiosk, All Rounder, Workshop) for immediate deployment. Services include container hire, removals, self-storage, and nationwide delivery. All products are backed by quality assurance health checks and can be customised with accessories including windows, doors, air conditioning, insulation, and shelving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Purpose Containers Standard Corten steel shipping containers with timber flooring, available in 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft sizes. Wind and water tight, vermin proof, with 270-degree double swing doors; sold to logistics operators, businesses, and individuals.
• High Cube Containers Containers similar to general purpose but with an extra 30cm of height, ideal for bulky goods and preferred as a base for accommodation and workshop modifications.
• Side Opening Containers Containers with additional large Corten steel side doors for maximum access, suited to frequent loading/unloading and forklift operations.
• Pallet Wide Containers Containers with expanded 2.42m internal width (vs ISO 2.35m) to optimise palletised freight, accommodating Australian, European, and UK pallets side-by-side.
• Refrigerated Containers Temperature-controlled containers with food-grade internal lining, +20C to -20C working range, aluminium T-flooring for air circulation, and 3-phase plug and play connectivity.
• Open Top Containers Containers with removable roofs for crane-loading bulky or oversized cargo such as machinery, large vehicles, steel, and industrial materials.
• Flat Rack Containers Collapsible-end or fixed-end flat rack containers for oversized or heavy loads that cannot fit in enclosed containers, such as machinery, vehicles, timber, metal sheets, and boats.
• Dangerous Goods Containers Hazardous materials storage containers with bunding for spill containment, compliant for classes 3, 4, 5.1, 6, 8 and 9, with cross-flow ventilation and safety signage.
• Insulated Containers Containers using insulation to maintain temperature for short-distance or less temperature-sensitive transport.
• Container Cafes Custom-modified containers converted into transportable hospitality venues with custom stainless steel benches, electrical fit-outs, insulation, servery windows, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Site Offices Portable office containers for worksites equipped with insulation, air conditioning, electrical fit-outs, and data connections, ready for immediate occupancy.
• Accommodation Units Transportable living facilities for FIFO workers and remote worksites including bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and dining areas, with optional hydraulic decks for mobility.
• Portable Workshops Custom-built workspace containers tailored to specifications with tool storage, workbenches, and industrial fit-outs for worksites and trade businesses.
• Ablution Units Complete bathroom facilities including toilets, showers, and hand basins for worksites and remote locations.
• Shipping Container Hire Short and long-term rental of shipping containers including General Purpose, High Cube, and Refrigerated types, with flexible terms, no lock-in contracts, and pay-as-you-go daily rates.
• Container Delivery Nationwide container delivery using tilt tray, side loader, Hiab crane, or semi-trailer options depending on site access and container size.
• Container Removals Load-yourself door-to-door removalist service in which a container is delivered, packed at the customer's pace, then transported to the new location and collected after unloading.
• Container Self Storage On-site storage solution in which shipping containers are delivered to a property for personal or business use, either short or long term.
• Ready Built Office Pre-built portable office containers available for immediate deployment with full electrical fit-out, insulation, and air conditioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast delivery often within next day to metropolitan areas
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Wolf: Australia's largest shipping container sales, hire, and modification company, owned by Brambles. Directly competes with Port Shipping Containers across the same product categories (standard, specialised, modified containers) and the same enterprise and SMB customer segments nationwide.
• AusBox Containers: Australian shipping container supplier offering new, used, and modified containers for sale and hire with nationwide delivery. Operates in the same product/market overlap as Port Shipping Containers, including standard containers and modified site offices.

Broad incumbents

• Kennards Hire: Major Australian equipment hire chain with a broad portfolio that includes portable buildings, site offices, and shipping container rentals. Larger and more diversified than Port Shipping Containers, but overlaps directly in the container hire segment.
• Coates Hire: Australia's largest equipment hire provider, servicing mining, construction, and industrial customers. Offers portable buildings and container solutions as part of a broader industrial equipment range, overlapping with Port Shipping Containers' B2B hire and modified-container offerings.

Others

• National Storage: Australia's largest self-storage operator with a network of facilities. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; uses container-like storage units but operates a fixed-facility model rather than selling/hiring containers to customers for on-site use.

Regional players

• Mobile Mini: US/UK portable storage container company offering sales, hire, and modifications. Operates primarily outside Australia but is the closest international comparable for Port Shipping Containers' depot-based container hire and modification model.
• WillScot: Leading North American provider of mobile offices, modular space, and container-based storage solutions. Comparable to Port Shipping Containers' modified container business (site offices, accommodation, ablutions) but operating in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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