Prices — Charlotte, NC
Quick answer: a used 20ft container delivered in the Charlotte area typically runs $1,400–$3,200, a used 40ft $2,000–$4,200, and a new one-trip 20ft $3,000–$5,500. Where Charlotte lands inside those ranges — and why — is below.
Typical delivered ranges, October 2026 research. Port cities run below these ranges; inland markets run above. High cube adds roughly $300–$600.
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Charlotte is an inland market with a thinner depot picture than a port city. Supply is centered on the Charlotte Regional Intermodal Facility at Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Norfolk Southern's 200-acre terminal there, designed for roughly 250,000 lifts a year, plus CSX intermodal service — with boxes railed in from East and Gulf Coast ports. Sellers note that for 40ft and new one-trip units, stock is often listed at Charleston, South Carolina depots about 210 miles away, so a long delivery has to be added. That pushes Charlotte delivered prices into the upper half of the national range: an October 2026 price index put Charlotte's median used 20ft Cargo Worthy box at $2,045, versus a $1,672 national median, and Western Container Sales listed a used 20ft Wind & Watertight box in Charlotte at $1,790 before delivery, versus $945 in Los Angeles and $1,004 in Houston in other markets it serves.
Delivery in Charlotte
Most Charlotte deliveries are tilt-bed drops that need a long, straight, level run — about 80 to 100 ft for a 20ft and about 120 ft for a 40ft, plus 12 to 14 ft of width and 14 to 16 ft of overhead clearance. Set the box on level, firm ground — concrete, asphalt, compacted gravel or blocking under the corners — and think about Piedmont red clay and heavy rain: a soft or low spot can hold water and make doors bind. Confirm the exact spot and door direction before delivery day, because moving a set container takes another truck. North Carolina rules vary by town — many require a permit once a container passes 12 ft in any dimension, and Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and HOA rules vary — so check zoning before you order, especially for a permanent placement.
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