Container rental to Dallas: Get boxes at best rates from 1,500+ suppliers

Are you looking for great deals on a container rental to Dallas? You’ve come to the perfect place. We’ll tell you the simplest way to secure a unit, at the most competitive rates from vetted suppliers within minutes on Container xChange.

Leasing a container rental to Dallas is not an easy task. You need to keep in mind certain factors such as container types, trustworthy suppliers, and affordable leasing rates.

Now the good news is that there has been a slight dip in leasing rates observed this year in the container leasing market in comparison to last year. And to add to the good news on our platform you get competitive, comparable, and negotiable rates for your container rental to Dallas. With us, you also get 50,000+ containers on demand across 2,500 locations worldwide at the price you want to pay from 1,500+ vetted suppliers.

So, if you want to check out competitive rates and availability of containers from your location to Dallas, simply use the public search below. Select ‘I want to use containers’, key in your pick-up and drop-off locations, and click search. This will show you all the available containers in your selected route that you can source from vetted suppliers at comparable and negotiable rates with no hidden fees. Try it below!

Overview of pick-up charges for shipping container rental to Dallas on xChange

For you to get a better idea of the rates we have on our platform we’ve listed the pick-up charges for stretches to Dallas. But before we show you that here’s a comparative analysis of the container rental rates to Dallas in the past few months:

• In May the pick-up charge for a 20ft box from Dalian to Dallas was US $90. In August this changed to US $200. As you can see there’s been a huge jump in prices.
• In May the pick-up charge for a 40HC from Bangkok to Dallas was US $180. In August for the same route, the price changed to US $280. That’s a US $100 rise in prices.
• In November 2022 the pick-up charge for a 40ft box from Chongqing to Dallas was US $513. In January of 2023 for the same route, this price dropped to US $430.

Now let’s take a look at the image below to see the average pick-up charges for the six popular stretches.

Note: The rates above are based on the transactions made on the xChange platform and are subject to changes.

If you want to continue exploring PU rates from your location to Dallas, try xChange Insights for free! Here you have access to actual one-way container leasing rates in 180 locations globally. You can compare pickup charges, free days, and per diems for different stretches and see their price development for up to 2 years.

Get your container rental to Dallas at competitive rates only on Container xChange

As you can see from the image above, the rates are low in the market right now. But these rates are also a reflection of our platform’s pricing benefits, such as:

• Complete market price transparency – All the rates above are stated upfront and are competitive, comparable, and negotiable. This helps you be sure of what you are paying for and why, before signing a deal. You won’t find benefits like these on any of your regular sourcing channels.
• Zero hidden fees policy – You don’t need to worry about any extra charges when sourcing a box.

Apart from the reasonable rates, the mandatory vetting process at xChange assures that every container supplier you work with is carefully reviewed and verified. Several well-known names in the industry, such as Kuehne + Nagel, Seaco Global, and Cosco Shipping, are waiting to do business with you. You too can connect with them and negotiate costs and terms directly via chats and calls on the platform.

Here is what Liping Yang and Jinglin Guan, asset managers for FELB, have to say about their experience working with Container xChange:

“Previously, it was a challenge to find reliable partners to move our containers. And when we did, we had to frequently email them to negotiate terms and conditions, which was a very time-consuming process. Now, with xChange, we can easily find partners to move our containers from Europe to China and all our offers are well structured, saving us time on lengthy negotiations.”

You too can avail these benefits when sending your containers to Dallas or any other region of your choice. Simply click on the banner below to start your leasing journey today!

Container rental Dallas: Current shipping market trends in the US

With your box secured it’s time to move on to the current market insights in the US. These updates will help you make better business decisions when moving containers to and from the region. Here are the latest trends and happenings in the US as per our latest logistics report:

• US imports are currently down. At the start of the second quarter this year, US imports totaled 1.7 million TEUs. This is a major slum down to 21.5% from April 2022.
• The West Coast ports had a 21.94% decline year-on-year, the East Coast – 22.48%, and the Gulf Coast, -13.65%.
• Industry experts also believe that container imports will reach a peak towards the end of Q3, even though they might stay down 18% year-on-year from August 2022.
• Despite the high-interest rates, consumer spending is strengthening in the US. Peak shipping season in the country starts in the middle of August and lasts until Thanksgiving.
• The average price of a cargo-worthy 40ft container on our platform in the main ports of the US was approximately US $2,000, the lowest since July 2021.
• With a strong labor market, coupled with the fact that the Federal Reserve has paused increasing interest rates, we might see an increase in consumer confidence.
• June 2023 marked the lowest average container prices in key supply chain markets such as China, Europe, and the US, when compared to the same month in 2022 and 2021.

For more industry insights and other global logistics news grab a free copy of our report, Where Are All the Containers right here.

Storage container rental Dallas: 20ft and 40ft, storage boxes

Before leasing a container to Dallas, you must choose the right container condition for your cargo. Container conditions can help you determine which boxes can be used for storage and which ones for shipping.

With a new shipping container (Grade A condition), you’ll get the best quality. These are brand new boxes and have not been used before and will have tight seals to keep cargo safe on long-distance shipping routes. They will also have no scratches or marks on them. These boxes are best for shipping. Used container conditions such as cargo worthy (CW) and Wind and water tight (WWT) have been around a lot longer and have made many journeys. They serve as good storage boxes.

Whether you want boxes for shipping or storage, the two most popular boxes you can opt for are the 20ft and 40ft standard boxes. Since standard containers are essential and readily available, they are less expensive. Additionally, they can carry or store most types of dry cargo such as boxes, pallets, sacks, barrels, etc. They can also be customized on the inside to carry a specific variety of goods.

Click here to browse through deals on 20ft and 40ft storage containers.

Why you should choose refrigerated container rental to Dallas

Speaking of container types, the demand for reefer containers are currently on the rise. If you have temperature-sensitive goods (i.e., frozen, chilled, or cold goods such as dairy products, pharmaceuticals, fruits and vegetables, meat, and seafood) a reefer is the right choice for you.

On our platform, we have several container leasing companies for you to source a box from. But if you’re particularly looking for a reefer, SeaCube Containers is the world leader in leasing and selling reefers. They have specialized generator sets used to power refrigerated containers while carrying cold goods to their final destination or keeping them in cold storage applications.

Click here to check out leasing deals for reefers from your location to Dallas.

Find certified suppliers for your container rental to Dallas on Container xChange

Whether you want to lease containers to Dallas or any other region of the world, you can do so easily on Container xChange.

While you would have usually spent days finding a vetted supplier or sourcing the right kind of container for your cargo, Container xChange makes it a simpler process that can be completed within a few minutes, here’s how:

• Log on to our leasing platform
• Choose ‘I want to use containers’
• Type in your pick-up and drop-off locations and hit ‘search’
• You will get a list of available containers on that stretch
• You can ‘view details of the suppliers and the deals they’re offering. You can see what multiple suppliers are offering and compare the rates.
• Then you can choose a supplier you like after seeing their reviews and ratings
• Connect with them directly via chats and calls on the platform
• Interact with them to compare and negotiate deals and terms
• Choose a rate that suits your budget, close your deal, and get your container rental to Dallas.
• Keep your transaction safe with our easy payment handling feature – the xChange wallet. And get one consolidated bill to pay at the end of the month.
• You can also keep an eye on your box with our near real-time tracking till it reaches the drop-off location. You also get updates on ETAsWhat is estimated time of arrival?  Estimated time of arrival, commonly known as ETA, is a frequently used term globally to denote the time of coming. In the shipping & logistics industry, it is ... More, delays, container rollovers and so much more.

Gloria Gu, Procurement Manager, DT Logistics says: “In less than 10 months since moving to xChange, we’ve successfully leased over 100 containers on xChange and found a few new trustworthy suppliers that we are continuing to collaborate with.”

Don’t wait any longer, join our member companies and get your container rental to Dallas at the best prices by clicking the banner below.

 Container rental Dallas: Common FAQs

What is the price of renting a container in Dallas?

The price of renting containers to Dallas depends on the pick-up and drop-off locations, the type of container, and the market situation. The price can range anywhere from US $80 to US $528.

What are the different kinds of storage containers in Dallas?

Conditions for used containers like cargo-worthy (CW) and wind and water-tight (WWT) work well as storage containers. And the most popular boxes for storage are the 20ft and 40ft standard boxes. They’re easily available and are not expensive. Plus, they can carry or store most types of dry cargo such as boxes, pallets, sacks, barrels, etc. They can also be customized on the inside to carry a specific type of goods.

How to rent a shipping container in Dallas?

You can rent a shipping container in Dallas by logging on to the Container xChange leasing platform and keying in your pick-up and drop-off locations and hitting ‘search. You’ll then see all the available containers in your selected route that you can source from vetted suppliers at comparable and negotiable rates.