2627 Banks St., New Orleans, La. For sale: $159,000 Shipping containers are the mainstay of the import business. Sturdy enough to crate cargo thousands of miles and handle the squalls of crossing ...

Unfortunately, even if you reside near a major port, it's unlikely you can just walk in and buy a container. The majority of the units you see stacked up are in use, and if there are any for sale ...

1. Eco-Friendly Homes One of the most popular uses for shipping containers for sale is as an affordable and sustainable housing solution. These structures can be transformed into sleek, modern ...

advertisement 03-05-2009 TECH Would You Live in a Shipping Container? Cheap, transportable and recyclable, Adam Kalkin’s container homes may be the next wave of prefab.