Frequently Asked Questions

1Price of 20FT shipping containers in Kenya
20 feet shipping containers in Kenya cost between 160,000 and 210,000 depending with the condition.
2Price of 40FT high cube shipping containers in Kenya
40 feet shipping containers in Kenya cost between 360,000 and 400,000 depending with the condition
3Size of shipping containers in Kenya
The two main sizes of containers available in Kenya are 20 feet and 40 feet containers.
4Difference between 40FT high cube and 40FT low cube containers
40FT high cube (HC) shipping container is 9.6ft high while 40FT low cube (LC) shipping container is 8.6ft high hence a difference of 1 ft.
5Dimension of shipping containers
20FT shipping containers are 20FT long, 8ft wide and 8.6ft high while standard 40FT shipping containers are 40ft long, 8ft wide and 8.6ft high. 40ft high cube container is 40ft long, 8ft wide and 9.6ft high.
6Shipping Container Transportation
We offer transport, loading and offloading services for both 20ft and 40ft shipping containers. Cost depends with location.
7Cost of Shipping Container Transportation within Nairobi
Cost of 20ft shipping container transportation within Nairobi is Ksh15,000 while cost of 40ft transportation within Nairobi is Ksh25,000. Cost of transportation outside Nairobi depends with the location.
8Cost of Container Transportation from Mombasa to Nairobi
Transporting 20ft shipping container from Mombasa to Nairobi costs Ksh35,000 while transporting 40ft shipping container costs Ksh45,000. Cost is exclusive of loading and offloading services
9What to consider when buying used shipping container
When buying a shipping container, it’s important to consider the price, condition of the container, authenticity of the seller as well as the purpose for which you are buying the container.
10What is the cost of 20FT Shipping Container House?
Price of shipping container house depends with the size and design of the house. For instance, price of bedsitter unit in a 20ft container range from Ksh630,000-680,000.
11What is the cost of 40FT Shipping Container House?
Cost of 1-bedroom house in a 40ft container range from Ksh1,100,000 to Ksh1,200,000. The cost of 2-bedroom shipping container house is Ksh1,200,000 to Ksh1,300,000.
12What is the cost of shipping container shops/stalls?
The cost of 20ft shipping container stalls is Ksh340,000-380,000. The cost of 40ft shipping container stalls is Ksh560,000-620,000. Cost depends with number of shops as well as prevailing market prices for shipping containers.
13What is the cost of shipping container offices?
20FT shipping container converted to open office costs Ksh530,000-Ksh580,000. The cost of 40FT shipping container converted to office range from Ksh950,000-Ksh1,100,000.
14What is the cost of Shipping container fabrication (Customization)?
Cost of shipping container fabrication depends with the product i.e shops/stalls, offices, houses, classrooms etc. Contact Platinum Containers on 0726460965 for more details on the cost of container customization.
15Insulation of shipping container houses & Offices
Shipping container fabrication involves insulation of the shipping containers using Styrofoam, polyethylene, or rockwool as well as gypsum padding to control temperatures.
16Shipping container fabricators in Kenya
Platinum Containers is a market leader offering shipping container fabrication services to a wide range of products including shipping container stalls/shops, offices, houses, ablution blocks, classrooms, storage units etc. Contact us on 254 726 460 965 ..
17Where can I buy used shipping container in Kenya?
There are many companies that sell used shipping containers both in Nairobi and Mombasa. Platinum Containers is one of the market leaders selling quality 20ft and 40ft containers at competitive prices. Contact us on 254 726 460 965 .
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