20ft vs 40ft vs 45ft Container Sizes Which One Do You Need?
Think all shipping containers are the same size? Then you’ve probably never tried to squeeze a forklift, 300 archive boxes, and a pallet of paint into a 20-footer. Picking the ri
Shipping-Container Takeaway Plan Near Penketh Homes Withdrawn
What Was Proposed Why It Was Withdrawn “We believed there was demand from local people, but it was clear the concerns from neighbours couldn’t be ignored.”— Applicant (para
Cargo Chaos at Long Beach: Nearly 70 Containers Tumble into the Port
What happens when a container ship suddenly lists and unleashes chaos in one of the US’s busiest ports? On a typically calm Tuesday morning, the cargo vessel Mississippi tilted a
From Steel Boxes to Digital Dollars: How Stablecoins Could Be the Shipping Containers of Money
Ever wondered what shipping containers and stablecoins have in common? Both are quiet revolutions. Shipping containers made global trade effortless; now stablecoins are poised to d
Rent vs Buy Shipping Containers in 2025/2026: The Definitive (and Slightly Sardonic) Guide
Ever wondered whether renting or buying a shipping container in 2025 is like subscribing to Netflix or buying the DVD box set—and which one actually makes financial sense? We’r
Maersk Marks 50 Years of Container Shipping With Nod to Its Containerised Origins
What does it take to go from latecomer to legend in container shipping? On 5 September 1975, the Adrian Mærsk departed Pier 51 in Newark, carrying 385 containers—signalling Maer
From Shipping Container to Microbusiness: Empowering Young Women in Guatemala
How has a humble shipping container become a vessel of opportunity—far from home? At St. Gerard Majella Parish in Kirkwood, parishioners are transforming a 20-foot shipping conta
India’s Container Cargo Projected to Climb 8% to 380 MT in FY26—Tariffs Take a Backseat
So, who said tariffs would derail the container shipping boom? According to a recent CareEdge Ratings report, India’s container cargo volume is expected to grow by a solid 8%, re
How Businesses Across the UK Are Using Shipping Containers Creatively
Ever wondered how a metal box once used for carrying bananas ended up as a bar, gallery, or office? It’s not magic—it’s clever innovation. Shipping containers aren’t just e
Morning Mayhem in Bend: Shipping Container Explosion Rattles Local Businesses
What Happens When a Container Turns into a Blast Zone? Around 5:34 a.m., Bend’s peace was shattered by a thunderous bang. Multiple 911 calls buzzed in with little clue where th
