Shipping Container Ideas and Articles
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As the world prepares for the full impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, it's easy to overlook how it will impact the global supply chain and the shipping container market.
A large amount of the products that are used on a daily basis are manufactured in China, and many products are sold into the Chinese market. This week, February 10th, Chinese employees were scheduled to return back to work after ...
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Unlike many other purchases, ranging from automobiles to televisions and smaller household items, buying a new or used shipping container takes a little more time and planning; and with a little bit of planning it could save a reasonable amount of money for you.
Buying a shipping container comes down to three main things: Timing of delivery, use, and how long it will be needed.
Before booking ...
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Anyone involved with shipping containers for a period of time is aware of how the industry pricing and inventory levels can fluctuate from time to time; and right now is one of those times, especially for used 20' containers. Two things have happened in the market that have caused the pinch in shipping containers available for resale, production output and regulation changes.
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Finding shipping and storage containers for sale near you isn't always as straightforward as it would appear. Containers appear to be ubiquitous when driving past large distribution centers and ports, but finding them for sale in near you may require a little more effort and research. Many of the containers that you see in these places are still in use and not for sale, so stopping at the loc ...
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On the surface, shipping containers are just big steel boxes that are moved around the world loaded with all different types of goods. And for the most part, that's correct. However, while that's correct there are components that go into shipping containers that can help to impact the price of both new and used shipping containers. Steel components make up most of the container, and most of the co ...
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There are a lot of good ways to save money when buying a used shipping container, and if you know what to look for and the right questions to ask, there are some great deals to be found. The most basic question that needs to be asked is, “what will the container be used for?” From there decisions can be made on condition (including color), price, and the location.
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The holiday season is in full swing, and a countless number of shipping containers are still circling the globe; however the ContainerAuction offices are still working but on truncated schedules for the Christmas and New Year season.
Starting on Monday, December 23, 2019 we will be responding to emails and phone calls, but due to travel schedules and locations we may not be able to respond to phon ...
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Most people are aware of standard and high cube dry van containers, but what if your project or job calls for something a little different? Many people don't know that other options exist, but there are a few other types of “specialty” shipping containers that aren't in as high circulation, but they can be found in various markets around the world, and the United States.
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We're moving into the holiday season again, and can hardly "contain" our excitement as we get things kicked off.
To start, this year our office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and operating on a limited schedule on Friday, November 29th. On Friday we will be responding to emails and text messages, but due travel schedules it may be challenging to answer calls in a timely manner.
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It is hard to believe that in just four short days, Intermodal Europe will kick off again. This year’s venue is the Hamburg Messe convention center, located in Hamburg Germany.
For the fifth year in a row, ContainerAuction.com has had active representatives at the show and this year is no different. The show is always a dynamic event where attendees can view the latest developments, ...
