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Yes — Container Depot Direct delivers new and used shipping containers to Texas, including Houston, Dallas, and everywhere in between. Whether you need a container for storage, a construction site office, or a full home or workshop conversion, our depot network can get a container on your property with tilt-bed or flatbed delivery.

Delivering Your Shipping Container to Texas — Everything You Need to Know

Containers headed to Texas ship out from our Gulf Coast depot network and arrive by tilt-bed or flatbed trailer. A tilt-bed truck lowers the trailer bed and winches the container off without needing a crane or forklift, which works well for most driveways and level ground. Flatbed delivery is used when a crane or forklift is already on site to lift the container into place, which is common on active construction jobs.

Every container we sell is either CSC-plated (Container Safety Convention) or sold as Wind and Water Tight (WWT). A CSC plate means the unit has passed a structural safety inspection and is certified for stacking and international transport — this is what you want if you plan to ship the container again or need certified structural integrity. WWT containers are guaranteed free of holes, rust-through, and leaks, but haven’t been through full CSC recertification — a good, more affordable option for stationary storage or conversion projects that will stay put in Texas.

Typical delivery timeframes to Texas run 4–8 business days from order confirmation, depending on your exact location and the container’s starting depot. Our team confirms an exact delivery window and site-access requirements (clearance, turning radius, ground condition) before your container ships.

Shipping Container Prices in Texas

Pricing for containers delivered in Texas depends on size, condition, and certification. As a starting guide:

• 20ft used (cargo-worthy / WWT): approximately $2,200–$3,600 USD
• 20ft new (one-trip): approximately $4,500–$6,500 USD
• 40ft used (cargo-worthy / WWT): approximately $3,400–$5,000 USD
• 40ft new (one-trip): approximately $6,500–$9,000 USD
• 40ft High Cube new (one-trip): approximately $7,200–$9,800 USD

Delivery cost to Texas is quoted separately based on distance from the nearest depot. Use our container cost calculator for an estimate specific to your location, or browse current inventory to see real units and prices.

Is It Worth Buying a New (One-Trip) vs. Used Container in Texas?

A new, “one-trip” container has made a single loaded voyage from the factory and looks close to showroom condition — minimal dents, fresh paint, no rust. It costs more but makes sense in Texas for conversion projects (offices, homes, studios) where appearance and a long remaining service life matter most.

A used, cargo-worthy or WWT container has years of service behind it and shows cosmetic wear — but it’s fully weatherproof and far more affordable. For straightforward storage in Texas — tools, equipment, seasonal inventory — a used container is usually the better value, and it’s exactly what most of our Texas customers choose. Read our full new vs. used container comparison for a deeper breakdown.

Popular Uses for Shipping Containers in Texas

• oilfield and job-site storage
• backyard, ranch and rural property storage
• On-site secure storage for tools, equipment and inventory

Container Depot Direct has delivered containers throughout Texas and stands behind every unit with transparent, direct-from-depot pricing — no dealer markup. Browse available containers, check financing options, or see our frequently asked questions for more on delivery, sizing, and condition grades.

Cities We Deliver To in Texas

Arlington · El Paso · Fort Worth · Austin · Dallas · San Antonio