Whether you rent or own a shipping container, when summer comes around it can get mighty hot in there. Depending on the contents you have stored in your shipping container, the scorching weather could damage your items, causing you major costs and inconvenience. Since shipping containers are made out of steel, they absorb heat from […]
7 Ways to Keep Your Shipping Container Cool in the Summer
7 Ways to Keep Your Shipping Container Cool in the Summer
Shipping Container Repair and Maintenance 101
When you own a 20ft shipping container, your hope is that it lasts for many years to come. Although shipping containers look like unbreakable metal boxes, they do go through a series of knocks and harsh weather conditions, eventually leading to natural wear and tear. At Secure Container Solutions, we have a large selection of […]
What to Check for When Buying or Renting a Shipping Container
With the versatility and affordability of shipping containers, many businesses are planning to either purchase or rent one. Shipping containers in Ontario can be used for a range of applications, including transportation of commodities, short-term or long-term storage, refrigeration, mobile office or business spaces as modified structures, and many more. Although shipping containers are readily […]
What Can You Fit Inside a Shipping Container?
It’s quite easy to arrange for a storage container rental. Depending on the company you’re working with, you will likely have access to both new and used standard shipping containers with a length of either 20 feet or 40 feet. You may also opt for a high cube shipping container that offers greater height, or […]
How to Avoid Shipping Container Scams
Modified shipping containers have become an exciting trend introducing hundreds of possibilities for both residential and commercial use. With this rise in interest, the prospect of owning converted shipping containers shouldn’t be a cause for concern. However, according to the CBC, the shipping container business has become the target of increasing container fraud. These companies […]
Using a Shipping Container as a Pool: Pros and Cons
Over the last few years, modified shipping containers have become quite popular in modern architecture, including the design of swimming pools. Featuring massage jets, LED lighting, and a generally elegant appearance, a modular swimming pool can become the focal point of your backyard without the immense resources needed for an inground pool. Converting a shipping […]
Why More Businesses Are Using Ocean Containers
About 90 percent of consumer products, including electronics, clothes, and building materials, are shipped into the country via an ocean container. These hefty steel containers are incredibly sturdy and durable. They’re capable of withstanding the harsh marine environment while keeping their contents intact. New steel boxes can be used for sea transport for about 15 […]
Should You Rent or Buy a Shipping Container?
Buying a shipping container is not always more expensive than renting one. However, this depends on several factors, such as the condition of the container, what you intend to use it for, your customization requirements, how long you plan on using it, and so on. Renting or buying a shipping container can be equally beneficial, […]
10 Stores That Used Shipping Containers to Stand Out
Shipping containers for sale can be creatively modified into eye-catching marketing artwork that will help your business stand out at trade shows and exhibitions. They are versatile, safe, secure, and portable, giving you a convenient and long-lasting alternative to traditional tents and temporary stands in an exhibition hall. With their personalized designs and your brand […]
How Shipping Container Architecture Has Evolved Over the Years
The shipping container has not only revolutionized the cargo shipping industry, but has also transformed modern architecture across the globe. Shipping container architecture refers to an architectural style that uses shipping containers as the primary structural component for building modular structures for residential and commercial buildings. These designs are inspired by: Quality prefab The concept […]