UNSPSC 24112801: Dry freight container

Dry containers are weatherproof boxes designed for shipment of dry state freight, generally used for overseas shipments. They differ from other types of freight containers.

UNSPSC 24112801 Dry freight container is a Commodity code covering the supply and customization of standard and high-cube cargo containers for state and local government use. State and local buyers procure both bare containers and fully outfitted container conversions — office spaces, storage units, and specialized enclosures — under this code, with work ranging from simple delivery of new one-trip containers to turnkey fit-outs including HVAC, electrical panels, insulation, and interior finishes to meet agency-specific operational needs.

Recent solicitations span state transportation and criminal justice departments, county governments, cities, and special-purpose districts across Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, and California. The Texas Animal Health Commission issued IFB 554-27-001 (due October 22, 2026) for conversion of a 40-foot high-cube container into an office with bathroom, electrical, and climate control; Texas A&M Forest Service posted IFB-27-004 (due October 30, 2026) for two customized container offices with spray foam insulation, LED lighting, network infrastructure, and heat-pump HVAC for delivery to Abilene Airport. The City of Philadelphia has posted multiple requirements-contract micro purchases (ceilings up to $45,000 annually, adjusted by CPI-U) for sea box storage containers throughout the year; Sarasota County solicited a 20-foot hazardous-material herbicide storage container (due September 11, 2026, capped at $50,000); and the City of Augusta, Georgia issued ITB 27-105 (due September 22, 2026) for roll-off recycling and storage containers in multiple yard capacities with local-bidder preference for awards under $100,000. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted a two-year shipping container supply contract (ITB-26-00247, May 15, 2026 deadline, estimated at $146,685.00) for on-call delivery of new containers and office-equipped units to fire stations. The State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued IFB 304T-26-100A1 (due July 23, 2026) for statewide cargo container procurement in multiple configurations with optional add-ons including spray foam insulation, climate control, and electrical packages. Activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California, with spot procurement from Illinois and Michigan; contracts typically require firm pricing, FOB destination delivery, standard commercial insurance, E-Verify compliance, and non-discrimination certifications.