Prices — Portland, OR
Quick answer: a used 20ft container delivered in the Portland 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 Portland 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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Portland has a working container terminal — the Port of Portland's Terminal 6 on the Columbia River handles international containers again — but it is a much smaller market than Puget Sound, and the deepest pool of used containers in the Pacific Northwest still sits at depots in Seattle and Tacoma, about 175 miles north. That thin local supply makes Portland one of the priciest major markets in the country: an October 2026 price index put Portland's median used 20ft Cargo Worthy box at $2,522, versus a $1,672 national median, and Western Container Sales listed a used 20ft Wind & Watertight box at its Portland depot at $2,154 before delivery. A cheaper Seattle listing is not automatically a cheaper container — that same index put Seattle 20ft listings from $1,795, but the roughly 175-mile truck ride to Portland typically adds $800 to $1,600, landing in the same range as a local box before its own delivery charge. Compare DELIVERED quotes from both cities.
Delivery in Portland
Most Portland deliveries are tilt-bed drops that need a long, straight, level run — sellers serving Portland cite a placement area of about 120 ft by 12 ft, roughly 80 to 100 ft of straight clearance for a 20ft and about 120 ft for a 40ft, plus clear overhead. Set the box on level, firm ground — concrete, asphalt, compacted gravel or blocking under the corners — in a spot that drains: Willamette Valley rain is relentless for half the year, and a low, soft site will hold water under the box, rust the floor and make doors bind, so inspect door gaskets closely. Confirm the exact spot and door direction before delivery day, because moving a set container takes another truck. The City of Portland regulates cargo containers used for storage, and rules differ inside and outside the city and by zone — check the city's cargo container rules and any HOA restrictions before you order, especially for a long-term placement.
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