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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
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 right container size isn’t just a matter of space—it’s a matter of
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’re living in the era where shipping containers are no longer just for f
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 efficient storage units; they’re the chameleons of architecture, popp
The True Lifespan of a Shipping Container (And How to Extend It)
❓How long does a shipping container actually last — and what can you do to keep it going? They’re made of steel, they’ve crossed oceans, and they look like they could survive a zombie apocalypse — but even the mightiest shipping container h
How to Store Hazardous Materials Safely in a Container
Storing chemicals, fuel or flammables in a container? Read this before you do it. Storing Hazardous Materials: Shipping containers are famously tough — secure, steel-built and practically indestructible. It’s why they’re so popular for storing
