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Shipping Containers, Ready When You Need Them
Need a shipping container in Mackay this week, not next month? SCR Australia has new and used shipping containers in stock right now, ready for hire or sale, with next-day delivery to most coastal Queensland locations. Not sure what you need? We can help organise the best solution for you, whether that’s a portable 6ft shipping container for the backyard, a high cube shipping container, or a fleet of 40ft shipping containers for a Bowen Basin worksite. You get a straight answer, a free quote, a fair price, and a shipping container on site fast.
Beyond straight shipping container hire and sales, SCR Australia also builds modifications into the range, turning a standard shipping container into a site office or ablution block for Bowen Basin crews. Other modifications suit smaller jobs too: a portable shipping container for a tradie moving between sites, or a high cube shipping container for a workshop needing extra headroom.
Sales and hire numbers on shipping containers shift week to week, so it pays to contact our team before assuming stock on a particular size is on hand. A high cube shipping container, a portable site shed, a portable site office, or a fleet of standard shipping containers for a mining project all draw from the same stock, just at different grades. Get in contact to check availability before ordering, whether that’s one portable shipping container, several high cube shipping containers with mining modifications, or a quick contact about sales on shipping containers for the next job.
Who Is SCR Australia
SCR Australia (you might also know us as Shipping Container Rentals) is a 100% Australian-owned business based at 31-33 Spiller Ave, Mackay. We’ve been supplying shipping containers for nearly 20 years, working with mining companies, construction crews, farmers, transport operators and everyday Mackay families.
Our client list includes BHP, Qantas, CSIRO, the Department of Defence, NSW Police, Boral, Orica and John Holland, alongside hundreds of local tradies and homeowners. We carry a 5.0 rating on Google, which says more about us than any ad could. If you want a supplier who’s locally based, easy to reach, and has genuinely got the runs on the board, that’s SCR Australia.
That reputation carries weight because it’s built without a national call structure standing between you and the answer. Being Australian-owned means hire and sales decisions on shipping containers happen locally, not through a head office interstate. Contact SCR Australia directly, and you’re speaking with the people who actually stock the shipping containers, not a reseller waiting on someone else’s approval.
Nearly 20 years in shipping container sales and rentals means most questions have already come up before, from finance queries to condition checks on used shipping containers. That history makes first contact simpler: fewer unknowns, faster answers. If you’re weighing up suppliers, a direct contact with SCR Australia is the quickest way to see if the fit is right.
Buy New Or Hire, Whatever Suits Your Job
Buy or hire shipping containers? It depends on the job. If you need a container or multiple containers long term, for permanent site storage or a converted office, buying usually works out cheaper over time. If the job’s shorter, or you’re not sure how long you’ll need it, hiring shipping containers keeps things flexible and gets you out of a long-term commitment.
A few quick questions that help most people decide:
- Is this a one-off need, or something ongoing for the business?
- Do you need the container or containers on site for months, or years?
- Would you rather pay it off outright, or spread the cost with an easy monthly payment?
Whichever way you land, our team can talk you through the numbers so you’re not guessing. There’s no pressure either way; we’d genuinely rather you pick the option that actually suits your job.
Weather’s worth factoring in too. Wet season around Mackay can delay site access for weeks at a stretch, so containers ordered well ahead of the build tend to save headaches later, whichever way you go on buying or hiring. Locking in delivery early means the containers are sitting ready rather than stuck behind a backlog of other jobs.
It’s also fine to change your mind partway through a container hire term. If containers end up staying on site longer than planned, that arrangement can shift to a purchase without starting the whole process again from scratch.
New And Used Shipping Containers In Stock
We stock both new containers and used containers, so you’re not locked into paying premium prices if your job doesn’t need it. New containers are the best pick if you want a container to last, with no dents, no rust, and a longer working life ahead of it. Used and refurbished containers are still weather- and vermin-proof, fully lockable, and built from strong steel; they’ve just done a bit of work already, which makes them a genuinely affordable option for storage, transport, or site use where a few marks don’t matter.
Either way, every container we supply is checked before it goes out, so you’re getting a container that will actually hold up in the conditions you’re using it in, not just look good in a photo.
Container Sizes We Stock: 6ft to 40ft
We keep a wide range of sizes in stock so you’re not stuck trying to make one option fit a job it wasn’t built for. Our standard range of containers includes:
- 6ft containers – compact and easy to fit into tight spaces, ideal for small storage jobs
- 8ft Minicube containers – a strong, secure option for a storeroom, garden shed or worksite storage
- 10ft Pallet Wide containers – extra height and width over a standard container, useful when space is limited
- 20ft container – a versatile size that works as storage, a temporary office, or even accommodation
- 40ft container – the workhorse of the range, popular for workshops, offices and larger storage needs
All of our containers come in both standard and high cube builds, and we also carry specialised container options including side opening, refrigerated, dangerous goods, flat rack, half height, insulated and tank containers, plus modified units built for the mining industry such as site offices, accommodation, mobile camps, lunch and change rooms and ablution blocks.
Next-Day Delivery Across Mackay And The Bowen Basin
Late delivery costs you money, plain and simple. That’s why we deliver next day to most coastal Queensland locations, from our local Mackay depot straight out to your site. We service Mackay and the surrounding suburbs, plus the wider Bowen Basin, including Moranbah, Bowen, Airlie Beach, Clermont, Proserpine and Collinsville, so wherever the job is, we can usually get a container to you fast.
We also offer freight and transport containers for businesses moving goods further afield, and self-pack container removals if you’re relocating home or office, giving you an affordable, DIY alternative to a traditional moving company.
Why Buy From A 100% Australian Owned, Local Mackay Yard
There’s a lot to be said for dealing with a local supplier who actually knows the Bowen Basin and understands mining site access, rather than a national call centre reading from a script. Here’s what sets SCR Australia apart:
- 100% Australian-owned and operated, based locally in Mackay
- Nearly 20 years of experience in the container trade
- A local depot with next-day delivery across most of coastal Queensland
- Mining-grade modifications built for tough Bowen Basin conditions
- A 5.0 Google rating backed by real client work, not just marketing
We built our reputation the hard way, one delivery, one happy client, at a time. That’s the kind of trust you can’t buy, only earn.
Not Sure What You Need? We Can Help You Decide
If you’re weighing up new versus used, or buying versus hiring, you’re not alone; it’s one of the most common questions we get. Is a used container tough enough for a mining site? Yes, provided it’s properly checked, and ours are. Will delivery really happen next day? That’s our promise, and it’s one we stick to. Are we the same mob as every other “Mackay containers” website you’ve stumbled across online? Not necessarily, so if in doubt, give us a call and confirm you’re talking to SCR Australia direct.
Our team would rather spend five minutes on the phone working out exactly what you need than sell you something that doesn’t fit the job. Get in touch, tell us what you’re trying to do, and we’ll organise the best solution for you.
SEE OUR SHIPPING CONTAINER HIRE OPTIONS
If flexibility is what you’re after, our hire page has the full range of container hire options, current availability, and rates. Whether it’s a short-term hire while you finish a job, or an ongoing arrangement for a growing business, our hire team can get you moving quickly.
Get Your Container Sorted In 3 Simple Steps
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Get In Touch
Call, email, or fill out our online quote form and tell us what the job needs, size, condition, and timeframe.
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Get A Fast Quote
Our team confirms stock, pricing, and delivery options for your location, no hidden costs, no waiting around.
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Get Your Container Delivered
Once you’re happy, we organise delivery, often next day, straight to your site or property across Mackay and the Bowen Basin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on shipping container hire, sales, and modifications in Mackay and the Bowen Basin. Can’t find what you’re after? Contact us and we’ll help you out.
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AREAS WE SERVICE
We contacted Shipping Containers Services to supply a container for storage purposes. The container was ordered by midday and was delivered early morning the following day. I have no hesitation in recommending PCS for supply of containers.
We bought 2 containers of you guys and they are the best.
The service was great knowing what we needed and after sales service even better.
Thank you for great service.
We often need to purchase containers for International freight to different destinations around the world.
Our dealings on purchase and supply are always efficient and painless – something that is rare in the modern world.
Get A Free Quote Or Ask A Question
Whether you’re after a single 6ft unit or a bulk order for a mining site, our team is ready to help. Fill out the quote form, give us a call on 1800 006 162, or drop us an email, and we’ll get back to you fast with the best solution for your job.
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