If you’ve ever considered modifying a shipping container into a home, office or cafe, you may have wondered about possible safety risks. More specifically, about shipping containers and lightning. Afterall, we all know metal objects and lightning don’t mix - so what does this mean for container safety? Do [...]
Ever wondered how shipping containers stack and how they remain safe and stable? The answer is mostly down to their clever design and the skill of those stacking them. Careful consideration of their weight and contents is taken into consideration to ensure safety. A Sure Foundation To begin with, [...]
If you’re considering purchasing a shipping container, you’ve no doubt wondered ‘what does a shipping container cost?’ The answer is not always straightforward with a number of factors needing to be taken into account. Type Of Container The cost of your container will vary largely depending on [...]
We see shipping containers all over the world, in ports, on freight trains and on the back of trucks. Most of these began their life in China where more than 95% of the world’s shipping containers are made. We know where they are made, but what about how a [...]
We all know shipping containers are heavy and built to last, but what exactly are they made of? The earliest examples of containers were made of wood and then iron, nowadays they are most commonly made of steel. What Makes A Shipping Container? Along with steel, shipping containers often [...]
Shipping containers are used in their thousands, every day, all over the world. They are so commonplace that it is hard to imagine they were not actually invented as we know them till the mid 1950’s. If you’ve ever wanted to know where shipping containers were invented, read on. [...]
What are shipping container dimensions? Shipping containers come in all shapes and sizes. The size and type you need will depend on the type and quantity of the intended cargo. But what are shipping container dimensions? Dimensions General purpose containers (and most containers) come in three sizes, 10, 20 [...]
Shipping containers are incredibly versatile, able to be used for a whole host of reasons. From their original intended purpose as shipping crates to cafes, portable offices and unique housing to storage - there is virtually no limit. The inescapable fact is though, that they are large and seriously heavy, [...]
So you're in the market for a shipping container, and there are just so many choices. If you've found yourself wondering ‘which shipping container should I get?’ there are some ways to narrow it down. Types Of Containers The first step in choosing a shipping container is to understand [...]
Shipping containers are surprisingly in vogue. This may be hard to understand when you stop to imagine one. Mostly associated with long ocean voyages, these dirty, often rusty, metal crates are usually far from glamorous. They are, however, wildly practical and versatile. In recent years, shipping containers have become [...]
