How a Shipping Container Brewery Still Fizzes in East London
Ever wondered how beer brewed in a shipping container became a Dalston sensation? Meet 40FT Brewery, based in a converted carpark in East London. Since 2015, founders have been cra
U.S. Military Eyes Shipping Containers for Forward-Deploying Nuclear Weapons
What if secret, nuclear-grade weapons vaults looked like ordinary cargo containers? The U.S. Department of Defense and Sandia National Laboratories are developing mobile vaults con
The Legal Side of Using Shipping Containers on Your Property
Do you need planning permission for a shipping container – or can you just plonk one down in your garden? You’ve found the perfect shipping container. It’s affordable, it fit
Shipping Containers for Garden Storage: Are They Worth It?
Why build another rickety shed when you could have a fortress at the bottom of your garden? Garden Storage Container: Traditional sheds are fine — until they start warping, leaki
The Pros and Cons of New vs Used Shipping Containers
Should you splash out on a shiny new shipping container – or go for a grizzled old veteran with stories to tell? New vs Used Shipping Containers? You’re in the market for a shi
E-Bike Transforms 71-Year-Old Ex-Firefighter’s Life – Graham’s Story
How did Graham go from battling hills off a bike to conquering 50-mile rides at 71? At 71, retired Hampshire firefighter Graham never expected to ride again—let alone cycle 50 mi
European Carriers Now Command Nearly Half of the Global Container Fleet
How have European shipping lines come to dominate the world’s container trade? In a major reshuffle of maritime power, Europe‑based operators now control approximately 44% of t
Changing the Lettuce Game from a Shipping Container
Could a humble shipping container really transform fresh produce access in cold climates? Sabri Farms in St Anthony is proving that yes—it can. Using a retrofitted 40-foot cont
Taunton to Launch Shipping Container Shopping Mall in Weir Village
Could Taunton’s Weir Village become home to a trendy container mall? Taunton city planners have given the green light for a shipping container–based retail plaza at the former
Container Delivery Demystified: What You Need to Know Before It Arrives
You’ve bought or hired a container… but how does it actually get to you? Spoiler alert: it’s not like ordering a bookshelf from IKEA. There’s no neat box left outside your
