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Should I Buy or Rent a Shipping Container? 8 Answers

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Mar 02, 2021

The choice to buy or rent a shipping container is a personal one. This decision will depend heavily on your needs, budget, intended usage, and more. If you’re asking, “Should I buy or rent a container?” We completely understand, and we’re here to help! Check out four tips each for buying and renting containers. When […]

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10 Ideas for Shipping Containers for Sale In Salt Lake City

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Feb 04, 2021

Salt Lake City is the largest metropolitan in Utah and has about 200,544 people within city limits. Whether you currently live here or are planning the move here, building homes and offices out of shipping containers is on the rise in the area. In this article, explore the various ways you can utilize shipping containers to build […]

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4 Insider Tips to Know on Buying a Shipping Container

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Feb 03, 2021

Buying a shipping container can be tricky if you aren’t aware of some insider tips and tricks. Doing your homework before making such a large purchase is imperative. We will let you in on some trade secrets to help aid in your decision. 1. Going Bigger Could Cost You Less Huh? That’s doesn’t make sense. […]

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Shipping Container Delivery: Prepare In 4 Easy Steps

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Jan 05, 2021

So you purchased a storage container, and now you’re prepping for shipping container delivery. Now what? What can you do to prepare to make the container delivery process quick and seamless? Here are some easy prep tips for you to follow. 1. Select the Delivery Site There are three things you should consider when selecting […]

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5 Shipping Container Floor Options for Durability

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Nov 30, 2020

Modified shipping containers are durable structures ideal for all sorts of companies who wish to store industrial items, house field personnel or provide job site office space to workers. Shipping container floors play a big role when it comes to improving durability and boosting longevity of portable shipping containers. Depending on the intended use of […]

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Shipping Container History, Industry, and Facts to Know

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Oct 30, 2020

It’s hard to believe that shipping container history includes the transformation of billions of individuals decreasing the price of goods due to lower ocean transport costs! Let’s go over what a shipping container is and why it changed the world. A shipping container is basically a durable steel, fixed-width box with load-bearing corners and floors. […]

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Classrooms, Offices and Bathrooms: Shipping Container Industry Evolves Amid Coronavirus

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Sep 30, 2020

From shrink-wrap coverings to prefab bathrooms to portable shipping containers: these all represent the new normal as the construction industry makes adjustments to adapt to safety protocols demanded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Builders are facing a lot of challenges lately, ranging from project cancellations to slowdowns in available supplies and labor. The health crisis also […]

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Restaurant Shipping Container: 5 Benefits of Getting Started

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Sep 01, 2020

Starting up a restaurant is a risky endeavor, to be sure. In fact, 60 percent of new restaurants fail within the first year, with nearly 80 percent closing their doors before reaching their fifth year of operation. This often happens because owners spend way too much money on the cost of constructing and designing their […]

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How to Clean a Shipping Container: 4 Easy Steps to Follow

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Aug 01, 2020

After you have purchased a shipping container and before you use it, it’s wise to learn how to clean a shipping container interior. Especially if it’s used, cleaning the container will remove dirt, debris and any contaminants or pollutants it may have come in contact with during transport. Even when sitting idle, you still need […]

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What are Reefer Containers and Why Do You Need Them?

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Jul 01, 2020

You may have heard the term “reefer container” before. This is essentially short for “refrigerated container.” Essentially, they’re just large refrigerators designed to move temperature-controlled goods such as meat, produce, seafood, vegetables and dairy. They may also be used to transport non-food products that nonetheless need to be refrigerated, such as pharmaceuticals and flowers. Reefer […]

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