Use case · Construction
Secure tool and material stores, drying rooms and offices for the site — delivered fast and moved on when the job ends.
For construction sites, ACE Trading supplies secure container tool stores, materials stores, site offices and open tops across Saudi Arabia — 20FT from about SAR 6,900, lockable and quick to deliver. They set up and strike each compound fast and move to the next project. Delivered from Dammam with a same-day quote.
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Every construction site needs lockable storage and a place to work from, and containers cover both. A 20FT standard makes a secure tool crib and materials store that keeps cement, fittings and power tools dry and out of reach overnight; a high-cube conversion gives the site office, welfare room or drying room; and an open top takes long or awkward loads that will not go through a standard door. They land quickly, lock down hard against theft — the biggest risk on an open site — and when the project finishes they move straight to the next one. For contractors running several sites, a standard kit of container types is the simplest way to set up and strike each compound.
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Best suited
The types we most often supply for this use case. Full dimensions, payload and capacity are on each container type page.
The most traded container in the world. Compact enough for tight yards, strong enough for a 28-tonne payload.
View 20FT Standard →One extra foot that changes everythingAn additional 30 cm of internal height — 76 CBM of capacity and the preferred shell for conversions and site offices.
View 40FT High Cube →Load from aboveRemovable tarpaulin roof and swing-out door header for cargo that will not go through a door.
View Open Top →Indicative prices
Indicative starting prices across our range — the final figure depends on grade, modification, quantity and delivery. Ask for today's exact quote; all prices are before 15% VAT.
| Container | Size | Grade | From (ex. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20FT standardWatertight general-purpose box — the most popular size for storage and transport. | 20ft | Used · Cargo Worthy | SAR 6,900 |
| 20FT standardA single voyage only — near-new condition for long-term use or conversion. | 20ft | New · One-Trip | SAR 12,800 |
| 40FT high cubeExtra height (2.9 m) and double the floor space for bulk storage. | 40ft HC | Used · Cargo Worthy | SAR 9,800 |
| 40FT high cubePremium one-trip high cube — ideal for site offices and premium conversions. | 40ft HC | New · One-Trip | SAR 18,900 |
| 40FT open topRemovable tarpaulin roof for top-loading over-height cargo. | 40ft | Used | SAR 14,800 |
| 20FT reeferRefrigerated unit, −25 °C to +25 °C — cold storage and transport. | 20ft | Used · PTI tested | SAR 24,500 |
| 20FT site officeConverted office container, ready to plug in on site. | 20ft | Insulated · AC · electrics | SAR 32,500 |
Prices are indicative starting points and exclude VAT, modification and delivery. Send your exact requirement for a same-day quote.
Why it works
How it works
Tell us what the site needs — tool store, materials store, office, welfare — and how many of each, and we build the kit.
We confirm grades and any options (lock boxes, shelving, windows, AC) and price the whole set, single units or a package.
We deliver and crane each unit onto its spot in the compound, locked and ready to stock or occupy immediately.
FAQ
How shipping containers are converted into site offices, stores, workshops and accommodation for Saudi construction and industrial projects — options, insulation, AC and what to specify.
How shipping containers are delivered in Saudi Arabia — tilt-bed, side-loader and crane trucks — plus how to prepare level ground, access and clearance so delivery day goes smoothly.
A practical 7-point checklist for inspecting a used shipping container: CSC plate, exterior, doors and seals, the light test, floor, roof and smell — so you buy a sound box.
Where we deliver
One message starts it
Tell us what the container needs to do and a named contact will recommend the right type and grade, confirm availability and respond the same working day.