In the past decade the use of shipping conteiners as a material for houses has greatly expanded. People use the contenaires as modules for a house all while placing the contenaires accordingly to their wants. Although shipping contenair are relatively…

Intermodal containers exist in many types and a number of standardized sizes, but the majority of the global container fleet are dry freight or general purpose containers, durable closed steel boxes, mostly of either 20- or 40-foot standard length. The…

Shipping containers have evolved into much more than simple containers used to transport items from point A to point B. Shipping containers can now be purchased and people have found many innovative ways to use them including using the containers…

NPSA is an abbreviation for the National Portable Storage Association which is a trade association with more than 450 members whose companies offer portable storage containers in various industries such as storage, shipments and even for sale to individuals. The…

Once you have decided to rent or purchase a shipping container, the next step is deciding upon a 20 or 40-foot container. If you plan on using the shipping container for moving cargo it is essential you know exactly how…

If you rent a standard container for storage you can be sure of one thing: Whatever is inside will be well-protected. Consider that ISO (International Standards Organization) shipping containers are built to withstand harsh ocean elements and heavy loads, you…

Here’s what you need to know if you require a storage container for your business. Containers come in many types and a number of standard sizes and are usually 20 or 40 feet in length. Here is a look at…

Whether it’s for personal use or for a business, if you plan on purchasing a shipping container for sale, you must decide on whether to buy new or used. Used makes sense if you plan only needing a container for…

Used shipping containers have become a popular way for both individuals and businesses to solve their storage needs. More recently, they have been shaped by builders into offices, homes and stores. As a matter of fact, a home owner in…

To the majority, shipping containers are for shipping goods from one continent to another aboard huge ships. Perhaps they have seen shipping containers turned into shops or homes but they never thought that the vessels could have any other applications….