What Container One does

Container One is a privately held U.S. retailer of shipping containers and portable storage units, headquartered in Canfield, Ohio, and operating for 30+ years. The company sells new and used ISO shipping containers in five condition grades (1-Trip/New, Multi-Trip, Cargo Worthy, Wind & Water Tight, Economy) across 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, 40ft High Cube, and 53ft sizes, constructed from COR-TEN weather-resistant steel. Its product surface also includes accessories (roll-up doors, man doors, windows, vents, lock boxes), modified containers (homes, offices, climate-controlled units, storage units), and an $8,496 container-office conversion kit. Since 2024, Container One has also offered Boxwell-manufactured portable storage containers in 8ft–20ft sizes under an exclusive supplier arrangement.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model (containerone.net, built on Shopify) with ZIP-code-based instant all-inclusive pricing that includes delivery, supplemented by an inside-sales team reachable via phone, 24/7 chat, and email. Delivery is fulfilled through outsourced DOT-approved trucking partners (tilt-bed/roll-off being the most common), and the company offers financing via Clicklease with 12–60 month terms and a rent-to-own option. Distribution is anchored by 300+ depot locations nationwide, including strategic clusters near intermodal freight corridors such as Wilmington, IL at the I-55/BNSF intersection. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales, with secondary streams from accessories, modified/configured containers, financing fees, and a recently introduced Buy-Back Program.

Container One serves a horizontally diversified customer base spanning commercial/enterprise (Walmart, Halliburton, John Deere, U.S. Department of Defense, Target, Allstate, Starbucks, Wendy's), residential/ADU buyers, agricultural operators, logistics/distribution operators, and self-storage/moving companies, with over 70,000 customers served lifetime. The company is founder/owner-operated under CEO Glenn Taylor, holds A+ BBB accreditation with 4.5–4.6 star ratings, and has no disclosed external institutional investors or PE backing.

Name

Container One

Legal name

Container One

Website

https://containerone.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Container One is a privately held U.S. retailer of new and used ISO shipping containers, modified containers, and accessories, selling direct-to-consumer via e-commerce with all-inclusive delivered pricing from 300+ depot locations nationwide. It serves commercial, residential, agricultural, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipping Containers & Portable Storage

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090)

akta.pro primary industry

Crates & Cases (Wooden/Plastic/Metal, Export Cases) (IMALAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Portable Storage Container Specialty & High-Value Item Moves (Crating/Climate-Control Options) (HSAKAIAH), Reusable Packaging & Container Return Programs (On-site) (BPABALAJ)

Keywords

• Shipping containers
• Portable storage
• Modified containers
• Container accessories
• Container financing

Headquarters

HQ city

Canfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Shipping Container Sales (One-Time Hardware): Container One's primary revenue stream is the one-time sale of shipping containers across five size categories (10ft, 20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC, 53ft) and five condition grades. Customers purchase containers outright; the price includes delivery. This is a transactional hardware sale model, not a recurring subscription.
2. Container Accessories & Modifications: Secondary revenue from add-on products including roll-up doors, man doors, lock boxes, vents, windows, shutters, and office kits. These are separate line-item purchases that can be bundled with container orders or ordered independently. Modified containers (container homes, offices, climate-controlled units, storage units) are sold as higher-value configured products.
3. Financing / Rent-to-Own: Container One offers financing through Clicklease with installment plans ranging from 12 to 60 months, as well as a rent-to-own program. These arrangements generate revenue through interest/fees on the financing extended to customers who prefer not to pay the full container price upfront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Container One sells new and used ISO-spec shipping containers (10ft, 20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC, 53ft) in five condition grades, plus refrigerated containers, portable storage containers, modified units (homes, offices, climate-controlled, storage), and a full line of container accessories (roll-up doors, man doors, windows, vents, lock boxes, office kits). All products are sold through a Shopify-based e-commerce platform with ZIP code-based all-inclusive delivered pricing, supported by inside sales, 300+ depot locations, Clicklease financing, and a container buy-back program.

Product overview

Container One is a leading U.S. provider of shipping containers and portable storage solutions, operating from 300+ depot locations nationwide. The product portfolio consists of core shipping containers (20ft, 40ft, 40ft High Cube, 10ft Collapsible, and 53ft sizes) available in five condition grades (One-Trip/New, Multi-Trip, Cargo Worthy, Wind & Water Tight, Economy), complemented by Boxwell-manufactured Portable Storage Containers in 8ft–20ft sizes for non-maritime use. The accessory line includes Roll-Up Doors, Man Doors, Windows, Window Shutters, Vents (Louver and Turbine), Lock Boxes, and Office Conversion Kits—all designed for standard and high cube ISO containers. Modified container offerings span Shipping Container Homes (residential ADUs), Shipping Container Offices (mobile workspaces), Climate Controlled Containers (insulated/refrigerated), and Storage Unit Containers (with roll-up door options). Services include a Buy-Back Program and Financing options via Clicklease with 12–60 month terms. All products are sold through an e-commerce platform with all-inclusive delivered pricing, backed by industry-leading warranties ranging from 1-year (Economy) to 10-year (One-Trip) structural coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 20ft Shipping Container Standard and high cube 20-foot ISO shipping containers built from 14-gauge COR-TEN steel, sold in five condition grades (One-Trip, Multi-Trip, Wind & Water Tight, Cargo Worthy, Economy) for residential, commercial, agricultural, and government storage, transport, or conversion projects.
• 40ft Shipping Container Standard and high cube 40-foot ISO shipping containers, the most common industry size, available in all five condition grades for commercial, residential, agricultural, and logistics use.
• 10ft Collapsible Shipping Container Collapsible 10-foot shipping containers sold exclusively by Container One, shipped 15 units per 40ft High Cube container and requiring customer pickup FOB Ramp/Port.
• 53ft Shipping Container 53-foot high cube shipping containers for specialized large-scale building projects, requiring customer pickup with forklift or crane for unloading.
• Refrigerated Shipping Container 20ft and 40ft refrigerated (reefer) shipping containers with climate control capabilities for temperature-sensitive cargo, available in working and non-working models.
• Portable Storage Container (Boxwell) Weather-resistant portable storage containers in 8ft, 12ft, 16ft, and 20ft sizes manufactured exclusively for Container One by Boxwell, featuring corrugated roofs, sealed floors, forklift pockets, and ultra-secure locking mechanisms for residential, commercial, and event storage.
• Shipping Container Roll-Up Door Steel roll-up door kit for standard and high cube containers, available in widths from 4' to 12' and heights from 6'-8\" to 8', including all hardware for assembly and installation.
• Shipping Container Man Door Weld-N-Go steel-frame man door units for easy installation, available in four sizes with threshold plate, door sweep, rain drip guard, gasket, deadbolt, and door lever.
• Shipping Container Windows Weld-N-Go window kits with 2\"x4\" square tube frame, security bars, and dual pane glass, available in 24\"x24\", 36\"x36\", and 48\"x36\" sizes with approximately 1-hour installation.
• Shipping Container Vents Container ventilation solutions including heavy-duty flush-mount Louver Vents with 8x8 perma-coated screen and insect protection, and all-aluminum Turbine Vents with ball bearings rated to 147 m.p.h. wind.
• Shipping Container Lock Box Heavy-duty steel lock box enclosure protecting padlocks from bolt cutters and angle grinders; bolt-on installation (no welding required), fits standard 20ft and 40ft containers, priced at $64.80.
• Shipping Container Office Kit Complete container office conversion kit for 20ft, 40ft, or 40ft high cube containers including R-13 insulation, dual pane vinyl windows (36\"x36\"), fire-rated man door, 8,000 BTU A/C with heat, A/C security cage, and full electrical package (LED lights, plugs, switch, 125AMP breaker box); priced at $8,496 (container itself not included).
• Shipping Container Home Custom-built residential units and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) using modified shipping containers, delivered ready for conversion into tiny homes, cabins, and permanent dwellings.
• Shipping Container Office (Modified Unit) Mobile, climate-controlled office spaces converted from shipping containers with insulation, electrical systems, and finished interiors for construction, logistics, and commercial use.
• Climate Controlled Shipping Container Temperature-regulated containers maintaining precise climate for sensitive inventory, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and fine art storage; available as insulated or refrigerated units.
• Storage Unit Shipping Container On-site storage containers with optional roll-up door modifications for easy access, designed for construction sites, inventory warehousing, and overflow storage.
• Container Financing Program Flexible financing through Clicklease with installment plans ranging from 12 to 60 months, quick approvals, and no hard credit checks, available on all container purchases; rent-to-own also offered.
• Container Buy-Back Program Container One buys back any container it has sold at current market prices, with containers required to be unmodified and subject to inspection upon pickup.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000+ customers served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BoxwellcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerContainer One has partnered with Boxwell as its exclusive manufacturer for portable storage container units. Boxwell produces custom-built self-storage containers and moving/storage solutions for Container One. For large bulk orders over 15 units, customers are directed to contact Boxwell directly. Boxwell's team of experts handles manufacturing and is committed to customer satisfaction, with products designed to meet unique needs across various industries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boxwell: Container One's exclusive OEM partner for portable storage containers (8ft–20ft) used in self-storage and moving fleets. Boxwell's direct-to-customer sales of portable storage units directly overlaps Container One's modified-portable-storage category.
• Conexwest: A direct competitor selling new and used shipping containers nationwide with similar e-commerce checkout, ZIP-based pricing, and modification services. Closely comparable product breadth and customer segments to Container One.
• Bison Containers: Direct competitor selling new, used, and modified shipping containers with delivery and modification services across the U.S. Overlaps on size/grade offering and modification/accessory catalog.
• Falcon Containers: Direct peer offering new and used shipping containers for sale and rent across the U.S., with a comparable e-commerce model and modification/accessory add-on lines. Targets overlapping commercial, residential, and construction customer bases.
• Container Sales Group: Direct competitor in the wholesale and retail shipping container market, providing new, used, and modified containers across multiple sizes with nationwide delivery — overlapping Container One's core product line and distribution model.
• United Container Co. Direct peer providing shipping container sales and rentals with modification services. Comparable core product breadth (20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC) and modification capability aimed at commercial and residential buyers.
• Container Alliance: Direct peer offering new and used ISO shipping containers with depot-based distribution and modification services. Comparable pricing transparency, delivery model, and customer segments to Container One.
• Container Exchanger: Direct peer in the online shipping container marketplace, competing on used and new container sales with similar delivery and modification options. Overlaps with Container One in core size/grade offerings and small commercial buyer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Mobile Mini (WillScot Mobile Mini): Larger incumbent in portable storage and mobile office rentals, offering container-based solutions that overlap with Container One's portable storage and modified office lines. Differs in being rental-led rather than sale-led.
• SeaBox: Incumbent in custom container modifications and specialty container builds for government, military, and industrial customers. Comparable to Container One's modified-container line, with broader institutional and defense exposure.

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

Profiles1 record

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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