SPECIALTY SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE IN LOUISIANA
Not every project calls for a standard 20-foot or 40-foot shipping container. If you need a unique size, specialized configuration, or custom-built solution, A&M Container offers a wide selection of specialty shipping containers for sale throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. From compact storage units to double door containers and insulated reefers, we help businesses, contractors, industrial facilities, schools, farms, and homeowners find the right container for the job.
Whether you’re looking for a small storage container for limited space or a modified container with specialized features, our inventory changes regularly based on availability. If you don’t see exactly what you need, our team can discuss modification options to create a container that works for your application.
Custom Made, New
Custom Made, New
Custom Made, New
New, One Time Used, Double Door
New, One Time Used, Double Door
New, One Time Used, Double Door, High Cube
Non-operational Insulated Reefer
New vs. One-Time Used Specialty Containers
Many buyers aren’t sure what the condition ratings mean.
| New (One-Trip) | One-Time Used |
|---|---|
| Like-new appearance | Excellent structural condition |
| Minimal wear | Light cosmetic blemishes |
| Ideal for modifications | More affordable |
| Longest lifespan | Great value |
Custom Shipping Container Modifications
Need something even more specialized?
A&M Container can modify shipping containers to better fit your project requirements. Popular modifications include:
- Roll-up doors
- Personnel doors
- Windows
- Shelving
- Electrical outlets
- Interior lighting
- Insulation
- HVAC installation
- Ventilation
- Humidity control
- Lock boxes
- Interior finishing
Whether you’re creating a mobile office, workshop, secure equipment room, or custom storage solution, our team can help build a container that matches your needs.
Common Uses for Specialty Containers
Specialty containers serve a wide variety of industries and applications, including:
| Construction | Secure storage for tools, equipment, building materials, job site offices, and temporary workspaces. |
|---|---|
| Commercial Businesses | Overflow inventory storage, seasonal merchandise, retail stockrooms, equipment protection, and secure outdoor storage. |
| Industrial Facilities | Storage for machine parts, maintenance equipment, chemicals, specialized tools, and operational supplies. |
| Agriculture | Protect feed, seed, irrigation equipment, farm tools, fertilizers, and machinery from weather and theft. |
| Municipal & Government | Store maintenance equipment, public works supplies, traffic control devices, emergency response gear, and parks equipment. |
| Schools & Universities | Secure athletic equipment, maintenance tools, classroom overflow, band equipment, and campus storage. |
| Energy & Utility Companies | Organize utility parts, electrical components, transformers, safety equipment, and field service tools. |
| Manufacturing | Store raw materials, finished products, replacement parts, and production equipment close to operations. |
| Marine & Port Operations | Protect boating equipment, dock supplies, maintenance tools, and marine parts in coastal environments. |
| Residential Properties | Create secure storage for lawn equipment, ATVs, motorcycles, workshop tools, home renovation materials, and seasonal belongings. |
Why Choose A&M Container?
For more than two decades, A&M Container has helped customers throughout Louisiana and southern Mississippi find dependable storage solutions backed by local service and fast delivery. We work with homeowners, contractors, businesses, and industrial customers to recommend the right container for every application.
When you purchase from A&M Container, you can expect:
- High-quality steel containers
- Specialty inventory available throughout the year
- Custom modification capabilities
- Ground-level tilt-bed delivery
- Friendly, knowledgeable service
- Competitive pricing
- Convenient pickup from our Ponchatoula location
Delivery Throughout Louisiana
A&M Container provides dependable delivery services throughout Louisiana and portions of the Gulf Coast region. Our experienced drivers use specialized equipment to place your container safely and efficiently at your desired location.
Before delivery, we recommend:
- Ensuring there is adequate clearance for the delivery truck
- Preparing a level surface for placement
- Removing overhead obstacles such as tree branches or utility lines
- Confirming there is sufficient room for the truck to maneuver
Need help preparing your site? We’ll gladly answer your questions and explain what to expect before your container arrives.
FAQs About Specialty Containers
A specialty shipping container is any container that offers features beyond a standard 20-foot or 40-foot storage container. This includes compact custom-built containers, double door containers, high cube containers, insulated reefers, and other specialized configurations designed for unique storage or operational needs.
Yes. A&M Container offers custom shipping container modifications to fit your specific application. Popular upgrades include roll-up doors, personnel doors, windows, insulation, electrical packages, lighting, shelving, HVAC systems, ventilation, and security enhancements.
Double door containers have cargo doors on both ends, making it easier to load, unload, and organize materials. They’re an excellent choice for construction sites, warehouses, retail inventory, and businesses that need quick access to equipment from either end of the container.
A high cube container is approximately one foot taller than a standard shipping container, providing additional interior space for oversized equipment, taller shelving systems, or projects that require extra vertical clearance.
Yes. Non-operational reefer containers still provide excellent insulation, making them ideal for storing temperature-sensitive materials, creating workshops, or converting into specialized workspaces where maintaining a more stable interior environment is beneficial.
Absolutely. A&M Container delivers specialty shipping containers throughout Louisiana and surrounding Gulf Coast areas. Our team will review your delivery location and ensure the container can be safely placed on your property or job site.
The best container depends on your intended use, available space, storage requirements, and whether you need custom features. Our experienced team can help you compare container sizes, specialty options, and modifications to recommend the solution that best fits your project and budget.
Looking for a Custom Shipping Container?
Because specialty containers are unique, inventory changes frequently. If you’re searching for a particular size or configuration, contact A&M Container to discuss availability or request a custom solution.
Our team can help you select the right specialty container, recommend modifications, and arrange prompt delivery to your location anywhere throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
Need Help Deciding?
If you have an idea for a specialized need that goes beyond storage applications, contact us to learn more about custom container modifications such as windows, doors, shelving, lighting, insulation and humidity control.
GROUND LEVEL DELIVERY & PICK-UP
Prompt delivery and pick-up with our specialized tilt bed truck trailers. Trucks are big and heavy so learn more about delivery and pick-up here.
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
Open Monday thru Friday, we invite you to visit our facility to ensure the container you select meets your requirements.
A&M Container
18056 S. I-12 Service Rd.
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Physical Address:
18056 S. I-12 Servie Road
Ponchatoula, La 70454
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8622
Mandeville, La 70470
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM