Start with identification
A visible container number helps connect the images to the offered unit.
Use a complete photo set to investigate condition from a distance
What Photos to Request Before Buying a Shipping Container
Request identifiable exterior, interior, roof, floor and door photos when you cannot inspect a shipping container in person.
Angles hide and reveal
Straight-on panels plus corner and roof views show different kinds of damage.
Photos have limits
Images cannot prove door operation, odour, moisture or structural suitability by themselves.
Build a useful image set
Ask for all four sides, every corner, the roof where safely obtainable, the understructure if available, doors open and closed, seals, locking gear, floor and a closed-door interior view.
Follow up on visible defects
Request close-ups and context shots for dents, patches, corrosion, floor damage or staining. Ask when the photos were taken and whether any work occurred afterward.
Buyer checklist
- Include the container number in the photo set
- Request full exterior and corner views
- Request doors, seals, floor and interior views
- Get close-ups of repairs or damage
- Confirm photo date and current condition
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