Shipping containers are undeniably robust, but that doesn’t mean they can survive against challenging weather conditions forever. With rust one of the most common concerns facing those who own shipping containers, several strategies can be implemented to ensure your shipping container remains in top condition for as long as possible. Here, we outline some of the reasons rust occurs and what you can do to keep it at bay.

There are endless reasons to purchase a used shipping container outside of sending goods around the world. For instance, you might be a creative restaurateur who wants to start up a trendy cafe or simply someone who needs a remarkably functional storage space that can easily be moved from one place to another.

Before the 1950s, moving cargo off ships was an awfully manual and lengthy process, creating backlogs and stress upon employees and companies alike. Replacing the wooden crates and pallets with sturdy, well-designed shipping containers permits greater ease for world trade, which is conducted 90% by sea.

In recent years, shipping container restaurants, cafes and bars have appeared all over the place. Despite some people thinking this approach was just a kooky trend, hospitality businesses using shipping containers as their main or supplementary place of work have stood the test of the time thanks to a wide range of benefits.

Organising storage space may seem pretty cut-and-dried, but there’s a surprising number of factors to consider before you take the plunge. There are a variety of benefits to choosing an onsite storage container over building a new facility or renting an offsite location, particularly for cost savings and versatility.

Be it a restaurant, café or commerical kitchen, keeping your food fresh and ready to eat can sometimes prove a challenging task. Almost all food items are perishable and have a limited shelf life, so to preserve your goods and ensure that your customers don’t get sick from your food, you need to have an adequate freezer or cool room. And sometimes that means more than just the stock standard commerical ones that are available.

Many of us are trying to do our bit for the environment and lessen our impact. The green living trend took off many years ago and has flourished as we learn more about sustainability and how we can make eco-friendly choices. From small efforts to large ones, we can each play a part in protecting the planet, but while we do this, we still need a roof over our head and place to call home. So why not combine the two and consider a shipping container?

During the mid-20th century, loading and unloading goods onto a ship was an extremely labour intensive and time-consuming exercise. There was very little order as to the shapes and sizes of the units being loaded, with barrels, sacks and wooden crates of differing dimensions being the only transportation structures available. The process was due for a shake up, and with this is mind, we enter the first steps towards the evolution of shipping containers.

While we all know that shipping containers are designed for transporting goods, they have many uses as structural buildings. As well as garden sheds, garages and swimming pools as previously mentioned in our past posts, there are a whole range of interesting ways you can use a shipping container. Some you may heard or, and others not. Let’s dive into the creative ways you can use a shipping container.

Shipping containers are much more than just a unit structure, they can be a home, a garage, a portable building on a construction site, and of course a secure place to store your belongings. Engineered to protect whatever is inside, shipping containers hold up extremely well against the elements. Here, we discuss how.

Shipping containers serve a multitude of purposes and are a bountiful investment, so when choosing a container for your particular needs, there are a range of factors to consider. One of the main factors is size.

If you are always looking for extra storage space or want a safe and secure place to store your car overnight, a garage is the solution. But have you ever considered using a shipping container as a garage? Shipping containers are extremely versatile, and we all know they can be used for an array of purposes, so why not invest in a quality container and create your own garage. Here, we discuss how you can do exactly that.

Shipping containers are an ingenious piece of engineering and play a vital part in the movement of goods across the world. In recent years the versatility of shipping containers has peaked, and they have become utilised in a range of alternative ways from houses and pools to restaurants and cafes, so what makes them so popular? Their durability. Not only can they be used for multiple purposes, they continually stand the test of time and the elements.

Designed to safely hold their contents during long journeys across the world, shipping containers are renowned for their durability and ability to endure harsh and unpredictable environments. Made from Corten steel, shipping containers can last for years on end, but to keep them looking their best and successfully completing their job, they take regular maintenance.

Once you have chosen your shipping container, you will need to level and prepare the ground beneath before it arrives. Depending on the surface your container will be placed on, there are certain steps you can take to ensure that your shipping container lasts for as long as you need it to.

Refrigerated containers, also referred to as reefers, are a specific type of shipping container that is refrigerated and kept cool for the transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo. The containers can be transported via ship, road and rail and have had a massive impact on society, with the delivery of bulk fresh produce all over the world at all times of year, which is a concept that was once widely unavailable.

Moving a shipping container may seem like quite the feat, but in reality, there are tried and tested practices that help make the transport and delivery of shipping containers quick and easy. Whether you need to transport a shipping container locally, interstate, or overseas, there is a method available.

Garden sheds have become an essential part of the Australian backyard, and in some property spaces, they are now even becoming a showpiece item. Being able to have a secure, durable space to store all your tools is something every Aussie bloke requires. Shipping containers are fast becoming an affordable and smarter alternative to traditional styles of backyard set ups.