Shipping containers for sale in Ames, TX
The closest stocked market to Ames is Houston, TX, about 29 miles away, with 4,167 containers from $850 pickup.
Inventory and prices updated November 3, 2026. Distances are straight-line estimates.
In stock near Ames today
Available in Houston, TX. See every size, grade and price.
| Container | In stock | Grades | From (pickup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft Standard | 1,561 | New (One-Trip), IICL, Cargo Worthy (CW), As-Is | $850 |
| 40ft High Cube | 1,052 | New (One-Trip), IICL, Cargo Worthy (CW), As-Is | $1,250 |
| 40ft Standard | 401 | New (One-Trip), IICL, Cargo Worthy (CW), As-Is | $1,100 |
| 40ft High Cube Reefer | 167 | Cargo Worthy (CW), As-Is, Insulated (Non-Working Unit) | $3,000 |
| 20ft Standard Double Door | 134 | New (One-Trip) | $2,400 |
| All other sizes and types | 852 | See all grades | See prices |
Closest markets to Ames compared
| Market | Distance | Containers | Lowest 20ft | Lowest 40ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX inventory | About 29 mi | 4,167 | $850 | $1,100 |
| Dallas, TX inventory | About 227 mi | 1,919 | $1,150 | $1,450 |
| San Antonio, TX inventory | About 235 mi | 13 | $1,850 | None |
Grades in Houston, TX today: 1,551 New (One-Trip), 186 IICL, 942 Cargo Worthy (CW), 1,363 As-Is, 125 Insulated (Non-Working Unit). What each grade means.
Delivery to Ames
At about 29 miles, Houston, TX is a short haul to Ames. A trip this short usually keeps trucking a smaller part of the total than a long-distance delivery.
Ames is in Liberty County, Texas. Before delivery, see what your site needs.
Questions about containers in Ames
How far is the nearest stocked market to Ames?
Houston, TX is the closest, about 29 miles from Ames. The next closest are Dallas, TX (about 227 miles) and San Antonio, TX (about 235 miles).
What is the cheapest container near Ames?
As of November 3, 2026, the lowest pickup price in the closest markets is $850 for a 20ft Standard in As-Is grade, in Houston, TX.
Which container sizes have the most stock near Ames?
In Houston, TX: 1,561 20ft Standard, 1,052 40ft High Cube, 401 40ft Standard.
Can I get a 40ft High Cube near Ames?
Yes. Houston, TX, about 29 miles away, has 1,052 40ft High Cube containers from $1,250 pickup.
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