Shipping containers provide a place to store everything from construction equipment to art supplies. Many industries use shipping containers as their only storage options because of their amazing benefits. Besides being air and watertight, shipping containers can be transformed into makeshift offices and even liveable spaces. The following 10 industries rely on shipping container storage […]
Shipping containers offer many benefits. No matter what you need them for, you are guaranteed to have ample space for storage. Many people feel that buying the container outright is the best option, while others feel that renting is the way to go. If you’re unsure of what to do, there are four questions you […]
If you work in construction, taking your materials to and from job sites can be annoying and costly. Even when you do get your materials to the site, finding a place to store them where they won’t get stolen can also be taxing and, again, costly. In order to properly store your construction equipment, why […]
It may pass inspection, but that doesn’t mean your shipping container is ready for use right away. Most companies will clean the container before selling or renting it to you; however, you’ll need to give it a good cleaning as well. Even if your container looks clean—and if you bought/rented it from a professional company, […]
Unless you live in an earthquake-prone city, wind and water are the two main elements that will affect a shipping container. When choosing a shipping container for your storage needs, you’ll want one that is wind and watertight so that your stuff remains protected during heavy or irregular weather systems. Are shipping containers watertight? The […]
As a landscaper you understand the importance of keeping things neat and tidy. Without order, you wouldn’t be able to get your job done. No one wants to work in a chaotic environment with tools strewn about. You may need a place where you can keep your tools, or you may need a mobile office […]
Shipping containers, whether they are used to ship goods overseas or converted into mobile housing or storage units, receive a grade, but different companies use different grading systems These grades shows the user how well the container will perform and what it can be used for. The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) is the […]
If you need to store your belongings, you may be considering whether it’s better for you to use self-storage units or go with portable storage containers. Self-storage involves renting a space in a public storage facility, usually on the outskirts of town. Portable storage containers are units delivered to you, loaded up by you or […]
It’s often the case that a storage container is used to keep seldom used but still valuable items, or important but not often required documents or other items. And let’s face it—it’s not a safe world out there. It’s important to secure your storage container against theft or vandalism. Here are 6 tips to provide […]
Pop-up retail and dining has become increasingly popular. Business owners can now use social media and their online presence to create a following, and can use pop-up retail to bring their products to the people, rather than the other way around. While pop-up stores first became popular with small business owners who couldn’t afford the […]