Introduction to Intermodal Freight Trains
Intermodal freight trains are a cornerstone of modern logistics, efficiently moving standardized shipping containers across long distances. In the UK, these trains connect ports, i
When Ships Take the Scenic Route: NCL Salten’s Unexpected Visit to a Norwegian Garden
How does a 135-meter cargo ship end up in someone’s backyard? In the early hours of 22 May 2025, residents of Byneset, a tranquil peninsula near Trondheim, Norway, were jolte
Steel Tomb at Sea: MSC Container Ship Sinks off Kochi, Leaking Hazardous Cargo
What happens when a 27-year-old cargo ship carrying hazardous materials meets the Arabian Sea? Disaster, diesel, and a dash of déjà vu. In a maritime incident straight from the s
Navigating the Container Business: Insights from Industry Veterans
What wisdom do seasoned container business owners offer to newcomers? In the dynamic world of shipping and storage, container business owners often emphasize the importance of unde
Norwegian Man Awakens to Cargo Ship in Garden
Did a cargo ship just park itself in someone’s backyard? Indeed, in a scene that could rival any surrealist painting, a 135-metre container ship, the NCL Salten, made an unsc
Living in a Box: The Harsh Reality of Container Housing in Milton Keynes
Is a metal box truly a home, or just a temporary fix with lasting consequences? In the heart of Milton Keynes, a single mother and her son have spent two years in a shipping contai
Shipping Giants Collide: Textainer Swallows Global Sea Containers for $1.8bn
Are billion-dollar deals in the shipping world the new normal? Apparently so, as investment giant Stonepeak’s container leasing firm, Textainer, is snapping up Global Sea Contain
Norwich Backs Bold New Vision: 80-Unit Container Park Planned at St Saviours Yard
What do you do when a major city development project risks leaving local traders in limbo? You think outside the box—literally. In a creative twist that’s becoming more common
Preventing Mold and Protecting Your Shipping Container Contents
Shipping containers are a versatile and cost-effective solution for storage, transportation, and even creative projects like container homes or pop-up businesses. Preventing mold i
The Container Shipping Market: Is the Tide Finally Turning?
calmer water finally ahead? The global container shipping market has had a rollercoaster decade. From COVID-19 port closures and post-pandemic bottlenecks to geopolitical disruptio
