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A Guide to Shipping Container Sizes
When it comes to shipping containers for whatever your needs are, choosing the right size is crucial. Containers come in various sizes, each designed to accommodate different cargo types and volumes. In this blog, we'll explore the most common shipping container...
Transforming Shipping Containers into Dynamic Offices
Shipping container offices are transforming modern workspaces with their durability, eco-friendliness, and modularity. Perfect for both startups and established businesses, these upcycled spaces offer a stylish and sustainable solution to office needs.
Second-hand Containers and Their Storage Benefits
In recent years, the use of second-hand containers for storage purposes has gained significant popularity. Originally designed for shipping goods across oceans, these sturdy structures have found new life as practical storage solutions for homes and businesses. As...
Shipping Containers: The Alternate Storage Solution
There is a constant need in the UK for extra storage space. Whether that is a business expanding and needing to store more stock, or for domestic use on land or in gardens. With an increase in self-storage facilities throughout the UK. With 81% of customers being...
Preparing for Your Shipping Container
You might wonder what you need to do before your container arrives. Here we will talk about the benefits of a good foundation and what you should consider doing. 20ft Green Containers on concrete slabs Hard ground A hard, levelled ground is crucial. Placing the...
Creative Container Storage Solutions
In a previous blog, we talked about the rise in the popularity of shipping container storage. Below are some creative storage ideas to get the most out of your container. Racking & Shelving Racking is a simple addition to your container. It is a good option if you...
How to Buy a Second-hand Shipping Container
Second-hand shipping containers can make a great storage alternative. Cost-effective, durable with long life expectancy. Where do used containers come from? Shipping lines use containers to transport cargo around the world. Once these units reach a certain age...
Why use a shipping container for storage?
Shipping containers are becoming increasingly popular with domestic and business storage. Below are a few reasons why containers are a great storage solution. What are shipping containers? Shipping containers are storage boxes that vary in size and length. They are...
Shipping Containers Vs Condensation
What is Condensation? Condensation can be an issue when owning and using a shipping container. The build-up of moisture in a unit can lead to damp or spoiled cargo. Condensation happens when two varying air temperatures meet. For a shipping container, when the inside...
How big are Shipping Containers?
Are you in the market for a shipping container but not sure about which size? Keep reading our blog post and we will answer all your questions! New Build Shipping Container Stacks What is the width of a shipping container? Containers are built to certain international...
Everything you need to know about 20ft shipping containers before buying one
What are 20ft general purpose shipping containers? Shipping containers are 20ft x 8ft metal boxes, used to ship or store cargo. New containers are often sold as ‘once used’. This is because when they arrive in the United Kingdom, they are full of cargo. Once in the...
Shipping Container Inspiration for Home Owners
Longing for a little more space at home? Whether you’re after storage, guest space, a sun lounge, kitchen, office or studio space, a container conversion could be the answer. As well as creating a highly functional garden space, container conversions can also become...
Converted Shipping Container Developments making the UK Headlines
Container developments are making headlines across the UK as the popularity of these strong, versatile and easily transportable building blocks are being used to help with regeneration, affordable housing issues, office developments and accessible living. Here’s a few...
Why Shipping Containers Make Great Garden Sheds
Is your garden shed getting old and worn out? If you’re thinking about buying a new one, it’s worth considering the benefits of replacing it with a shipping container. Really? you might ask. It’s no joke – shipping containers are gaining popularity around the world as...
Which Size Shipping Container Should I buy?
Do you have a project in mind and are considering a shipping container as a solution? As the use of new and used shipping containers for building projects gains momentum we thought it would be helpful to lay out the different sizes you can buy and what they could be...
