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Shipping Containers on Construction Sites
Shipping containers have become indispensable on construction sites, offering versatile solutions for storage, office space, and welfare facilities. Their portability and durability make them ideal for the ever-changing demands of construction projec
How Many Pallets Fit in a 20ft Shipping Container? (And Why the Answer Isn’t Always Simple)
Ever tried fitting pallets into a 20ft container and realised it’s like playing an oversized game of Tetris? How Many Pallets Fit in a 20ft Shipping Container?: It sounds simple: 20ft container, pallets inside, job done. But anyone who’s actually
Shipping Container Jargon Buster: What Every Buyer and Hirer Needs to Know
Buying or hiring a shipping container shouldn’t feel like learning a new language. From “WWT” to “High Cube,” we explain it all in plain English. Talk to Cubus Containers – we make sense of container jargon so you can focus on your projec
The Rise of Pop-Up Shops in Shipping Containers
Are pop-up shops in shipping containers revolutionising retail, or just a passing trend? In recent years, the retail world has witnessed a dramatic shift. No longer confined to traditional brick-and-mortar establishments, businesses are embracing fle
Using Shipping Containers for Community Projects
How Can Shipping Containers Revolutionise Community Projects? Using Shipping Containers for Community Projects: Ever wondered how we can turn something as industrial as a shipping container into a hub for community growth? These steel giants, often a
Container Delivery to Ground?
Did you know we can deliver containers to the ground! In this case, a customer required a number of containers to be delivered to the ground and left on site for storage purposes. They required the containers in a very specific location, so with acc
How to Care for Your Shipping Container: Maintenance Tips That Extend Its Lifespan
Ever wondered if your shipping container is indestructible steel armour, or if it actually needs a bit of TLC to survive British weather? Shipping container maintenance: Shipping containers are built like tanks. They travel across oceans, get battere
How Containers Are Graded (A, B, C): What It Means for You
Ever seen shipping containers labelled A, B or C and wondered if you’re buying steel gold, a fixer-upper, or a glorified rust bucket? If you’ve dipped a toe into the container market, you’ll know that sellers and rental companies don’t just f
Renting vs Buying a Shipping Container: Smart Decision or Expensive Regret?
Ever wondered whether you’d be better off renting a shipping container like a short-term fling, or investing in one as a long-term partner? Shipping container rental or buying: The decision to rent or buy a shipping container isn’t as simple as c
Why Not All Containers Are Equal: Grades, Conditions, and What You’re Really Getting
Is that “good condition” container actually a rust bucket? Shipping Container Grades: You’re shopping for a container. You’ve found one that’s “Grade A, wind and watertight, lightly used.” It sounds great… until it arrives. One corner
