Shipping Container Ideas and Articles
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Labor Day is finally here, and the summer is finally coming to an end. What an end it is coming to, flooding, general storm, power outages, political divides, COVID, and the list goes on. Combine the transportation issues with the lack of new and used container supply and we will all be looking forward to getting past this period in life and business.
New and used shipping container supply has bee ...
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If you're never purchased a shipping container, you may not even know where to start. Finding a shipping container in your area, at the price you want, is the first step; and once you do that you'll probably want to visit the depot and inspect the unit.
Inspecting a container for the first timhe can be challenging, especially if you don't know what to ask or look for. Some d ...
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It's hard to believe that summer time is quickly closing out, and autumn is knocking at the door. As the seasons change and you begin to seek out portable storage equipment or steel structures for outdoor projects be sure and consider a strong, secure cargo container.
Cargo containers are great tools to consider as they are durable, cost effective, quick and easy to purchase and install, a ...
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Many people want to convert cargo or shipping containers into on-site storage units, workshops, job-site offices, or some are even modified into storm cellars and shipping container houses.  As with any project, the planning stages are the most important, and deciding on the right type of container is the best place to start.
The most common mistake that people make is when purchasing ...
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When you consider buying a shipping container you have two options, buying a new shipping container, or buying a used shipping container. One of the main benefits of buying a used shipping container is the cost savings; they tend to be less expensive. However, you do need to be careful when choosing a used container and we’ve put together a few helpful tips to help make the process ea ...
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After you find a container on the site that you're interested in (assuming you've already set up an account and communicated with the seller), the navigate to the listing and either purchase the container through the "buy now" button, or make a bid if the container is being sold as an auction. Once a day our server processes invoices and emails them out for all of the containers sold during ...
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Are you confused about the difference between a portable storage container and a shipping or cargo container?
There's no need to be embarrassed, many people are. Unless you're working with containers on a daily basis, or have done extensive research it can be confusing at first. The primary source of confusion is the similarity of the names, both shipping container and portab ...
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Shipping containers, no matter where you find them in the world, are designed and built to standard sizes. This makes packing them with goods, loading them on ships, and transporting them around the world incredible efficient. More specifically, container manufacturers adhere to ISO (International Standards Organization) regulations with respect to size, materials, and production processes. Tha ...
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Like many things in life, you really don’t recognize how abundant shipping containers are until you really start looking for them.ÂÂÂ
Shipping containers, or cargo containers to some, make it a habit to not stand out in their surroundings. Often in muted colors like ivory or almond, they do a great job of blending in. You might pass containers every day.Âà ...
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We take several questions a month from people interested in converting them into storm shelters and survival bunkers. Overall, shipping containers make a very good building block for these types of projects for many reasons. Shipping containers are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, the interior can be modified to meet almost any type of project, and they're affo ...
