FAQ

1 What is a Shipping Container?
Storage containers sometimes commonly referred to as storage pods or shipping containers, are large reusable steel boxes that are commonly used for inter modal shipments and ocean shipping. Storage containers are transferable and provide its user with ground access level which is ideal for quick in and out on a job site, residential or commercial location with no dock level entrance.
2 Why should I choose a Shipping Container for my storage needs?
Our Sea Storage Containers provide a safe and reliable storage that is completely air and water tight, perfectly sealed, rodent-proof and safe. In addition, these containers are perfectly mobile from location to location to fit your needs.
3 What are the dimensions of the currently available Shipping Containers?
20′ Storage Container Dimensions: Exterior: 20′ L x 8′ W x 8’6″ H Interior: 19’9″ L x 7’8″ x 7’10″ H Door Opening: 7’8″ W x 7’5″ H Weight: 4,700 LBS. Cubic Capacity: 1172 CFT 40′ Storage Container Dimensions: Exterior: 40′ L x 8′ W x 8’6″ H Interior: 39’5″ L x 7’8″ W x 7’10″ H Door Opening: 7’8″ W x 7’5″ H Weight: 8,100 LBS. Cubic Capacity: 2391 CFT 40′ High Cube Storage Container Dimensions: Exterior: 40′ L x 8′ W x 9’6″ H Interior: 39’3″ L x 7’8″ W x 8′ x 10″ H Door Opening: 7’8″ x 8’5″ Weight: 8465 LBS. Cubic Capacity: 2698 CFT
4 How long does it take to get one of the Shipping Containers?
The whole process usually takes from 3 to 5 business days from the point of your order to the day of delivery.
5 How do these Shipping Containers get delivered/unloaded?
All of our Sea Storage Containers get delivered using tilt and load flatbed trucks and floats. These flatbed trucks are of similar application as used for roll of bins commonly used by garbage trucks, which tilt at a 45 degree angle and uses a winch to slowly pick up or lower the storage container on or off. Please keep in mind the space that the delivery trucks need in order to easily access the desired unload spot.
6 What payment methods are available in Sealion Cargo Storage?
We have a wide variety of options when it comes to payment. We accept all major credit cards, as well as bank drafts, certified or post-dated cheques, wire transfers, e-mail transfers and even cash upon delivery. Please specify your preference of payment to our Sales Representative upon your order.