How long does it take to manufacture and ship container houses?

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Short answer

Production of container houses typically takes 20–35 days for standard flat-pack units, with larger or customised orders extending to 45–60 days. Shipping adds 20–40 days depending on route. Plan a total of 8–12 weeks from deposit to site delivery, including inspection and buffer time.

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Units that fit this question

30FT Expandable Container House

A 9-metre expandable module that opens into about 53 m² — two bedrooms plus living space, or a compact office with a meeting room.

40FT Expandable Container House

A 12-metre expandable module that opens into about 72 m² — three bedrooms, a full kitchen and a bathroom in a single transport unit.

20FT Expandable Container House

A 20ft module that opens on site into a 35 m² studio or one-bedroom unit — finished interior, one day to commission, one container slot to ship.

Standards & references

ISO 668 — Series 1 freight containers: classification, dimensions and ratings (the dimensional basis for 20FT / 40FT modules).
ISO 1496-1 — Series 1 freight containers: specification and testing, used as the reference for corner castings and lifting points.
ISO 9001 — quality management system; inspection records and test reports are issued per order.
IEC 60364 — low-voltage electrical installations, applied to the cabin wiring layout supplied with each unit.
EN 1090-1 — execution of steel structures; can be specified when the destination market requires a declared execution class.

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