● Prefab · Modular · Relocatable

Container House
& Portable Cabin

Five Types of Container Houses | Custom Modular Solutions from Foshan Factory, Shipped Worldwide.

5 Types
Product Range
5 min
Fastest Setup
≥15yr
Life Span
60+
Countries
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Where Container Houses Are Used

Six proven application scenarios — matched to the right container type for each use case.

Labour Dormitory
Stack up to 3 storeys for high-density worker housing. Used in Qatar FIFA 2022 and Singapore MRT projects.
DetachableFlat Pack
Mining & Remote Camp
Self-contained living units for remote resource extraction sites.
DetachableFoldable
Construction Site Office & Camp
Temporary office and worker accommodation on active job sites. Easy to relocate when the project moves.
DetachableFlat Pack
Low Cost Housing
Affordable housing for resettlement and community development projects worldwide.
ExpandableFlat Pack
Emergency & Disaster Relief
Fast-deploy temporary shelter. Fast and quick installation..
FoldableFlat Pack
Vacation House & Resort
Modern container homes for holiday parks, eco resorts and glamping destinations.
ExpandablePortable Cabin

Choose Your Container Type

Five types — different specifications, installation speeds and application cases. All fully customized for cladding system and accessories support.

 

Detachable Container House
No crane needed
Detachable Container House
Hand-tool assembly only. Bolt connection system — ideal for remote sites without heavy equipment access. Big loading quantity shipping for maximum container efficiency..
Setup: 3 hrs · 4 workers · hand tools only
Loading: 15–17 units per 40HQ container
Wind resistance: 80–100 km/h
Flat Pack Container House
Stronger steel frame
Flat Pack Container House
Crane-assembled with welded roof and floor frame. Stronger than detachable — suitable for stacking 2–3 storeys. The popular type for quick installation labour camp projects.
Setup: 2 hrs · 2 workers · crane required
Loading: 6–8 units per 40HQ
Wind resistance: 80–100 km/h
Foldable Container House
⚡ 5 min setup
Foldable Container House
The fastest-deploying container type. Pre-assembled at factory — unfolds on-site in 5 minutes with crane. Designed for emergency shelter and temporary office and dormitory etc.
Setup: 5 minutes · 2 workers · no tools
Loading: 8–10 units per 40HQ (folded)
Best for: Emergency, temporary office and dormitory
Expandable Container House
★ Space doubles on-site
Expandable Container House
Ships as a compact unit — expands on-site to nearly double the floor space. Best option for living house and resort housing with full interior finishing.
Setup: 30 mins · 4–6 workers
Loading: 2–6 units per 40HQ
Best for: Resort living, low cost housing
Portable Cabin
★ Popular in Africa
Portable Cabin
Steel chassis with Panelized system — fully relocatable by truck. Known as “granny flat” in Australia. Popular for mining camps, site offices rural housing in Africa.
Setup: 4 hrs · 2 workers · crane to place
Wind resistance: ≈80 km/h
Best for: Mining, granny flat, site office

Side-by-Side Comparison

Not sure which type suits your project? Use this table to decide at a glance.

 DetachableFlat PackFoldableExpandablePortable Cabin
InstallationHand toolsCranecranecraneHand tools
Setup time3 hours2 hours5 minutes30 minutes4 hours
Units / 40HQ15–1714–16102–65–12
StackableYes (3F)Yes (3F)NoNoNo
RelocatableYesYesYesYesYes
Best forRemote sitesHeavy campEmergencyLiving spaceAfrica 

Container House Project Cases

From FIFA World Cup camps to Australian mining sites — delivered and installed worldwide.

FIFA World Cup Camp Detachable
Worker Accommodation
Africa · 2025
Worker Dormitory
Expandable
 Vacation house
Chile · 2025 
3-Storey Labour Camp
Detachable
FIFA Accommodation Camp
Qatar · 2022
Disaster Relief Shelter
Foldable
Site office& accomodation
Argrntina · 2024 
Site Office Complex
Portable Cabin
Mine camp dormitory
 Australia · 2018 
Mining Camp Housing
Flat packed
Mine Camp 
Malaysia · 2023
20+
Years Experience
60+
Countries Exported
50,000+
Units Delivered
5 Types
Product Range

Quality & Certifications

Third-party verified. Every container house leaves our factory meeting international standards.

CE Certificate
CE Certified
ISO Certificate
ISO 9001:2015

Frequently Asked Questions

A portable cabin is built on a steel chassis from scratch — not made from a shipping container. It can be loaded onto a truck and relocated anytime. Portable cabins are popular in Australia (granny flats) and Africa (mining camps) because they are easier to transport on local roads.

A flat pack container house has walls, roof and floor panels manufactured separately and stacked flat into a shipping container. On site, a crane lifts the panels and workers bolt them together in about 2 hours. The heavier steel frame makes flat pack stronger than detachable — suitable for 2 to 3 storey stacking.

Detachable containers assemble from separate panels using hand tools — no crane needed, good for remote areas. Foldable containers are pre-assembled at factory and fold up for shipping. On site, two workers unfold and lock one in 5 minutes with no tools. Foldable is faster but more expensive and cannot be stacked.

Detachable: 15–17 units. Flat Pack: 14–16 units. Foldable: 10 units (folded). Expandable: 2–6 units. Portable Cabin: 1–2 units. The detachable type gives the best shipping efficiency for large orders.

Yes — detachable and flat pack types can be stacked up to 3 storeys with appropriate steel connectors and external staircases. Our engineering team provides stacking drawings and structural calculations. Foldable, expandable and portable cabin types are single-storey only.

Tell Us Your Project

Our team will review your requirements and send a detailed quote within 24 hours — including unit price, shipping cost and lead time.

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