Container Colors
Why do shipping containers come in different colors? First and foremost, their colors are used as a method of identification. Each color carries a different meaning. It could be a “one-time” shipping container or it could be used for round trips. Most importantly, for business owners, a shipping container’s color can greatly impact its price. We’re going to briefly summarize a few container colors and their meanings.
Meaning
First, white or “almond” colored containers are more expensive and newer models. They’re used with the intention of being shipping in one direction, as well as, for conversion as a general purpose storage container. Brown or “maroon” colored containers are owned by leasing companies. They usually leave their logos on them, albeit smaller and less noticeable. Lastly, Blue/Red/Green/etc. colored containers are colored after the companies that own them. Using this method of identification it’s easy to determine the age of a container based on the company that owns it, as well as, other factors.
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