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How Container Storage Can Save Perth Businesses Thousands on Warehousing

15 March 2026 · 5 min read

How Container Storage Saves Businesses Thousands

Perth's industrial rental market is tight. Warehouse space costs $80-$150 per square metre annually. For many small to medium businesses, that's $20,000-$50,000 a year — just for storage.

Shipping containers offer a smarter alternative.

The Numbers

A 40ft container provides 29.7 square metres of secure, weatherproof storage. Purchasing one costs $3,000-$7,000 (a one-time investment), or hire one for as little as $5/day.

Compare that to renting equivalent warehouse space at $100/sqm: that's $2,970/year — every year.

When Container Storage Makes Sense for Businesses

  • Seasonal stock overflow — scale up and down without lease commitments
  • Construction companies — secure on-site tool and material storage
  • Retailers — overflow stock storage near your shop
  • Tradies — workshop and equipment storage on your property
  • Event companies — store equipment between events

    • Advantages Over Warehousing

  • No lease commitments — hire month-to-month or buy outright
  • On-site access — keep the container at your premises
  • Relocatable — move it when your business moves
  • Modify to suit — add shelving, power, lighting as needed
  • 24/7 access — it's on your property, access anytime

    • Getting Started

    U-Move stocks 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft containers for sale and hire. We deliver to your business address and can modify the container with shelving, power, and lighting to match your needs.

    Contact us at (08) 9459 8888 for a business storage quote.

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