Transocean News

Now that you have purchased a shipping container, you may be wondering what you can do to make it more comfortable and energy efficient. The best way to do this is to insulate the inside of the container. There is one main reason why you would want to insulate… Read More »

Shipping container doors are an important part of the container’s structure. This is why it’s critical to select the right door – not only to keep its contents safe but also to improve accessibility and ease of use. Let’s take a look at the important parts of shipping container… Read More »

There are two important considerations when choosing which kind of shipping container you need: appearance condition and shipping grades. Today we will go into detail about the condition grades of all our new and used shipping containers.  Your shipping container provider should be honest and upfront with you about… Read More »

Also known as cold storage containers, refrigerated storage containers are also called “reefers” for short. While they are mobile containers that can be brought from here to there, they are essentially huge refrigerators used to haul temperature-controlled items. The most common item to move is food, such as seafood,… Read More »

Now that the purchase of your shipping container in Virginia is complete, it’s time to start preparing for the next phase of the process: delivery. This will entail some preparation on your part, so get ready to prep the area and think about where you want everything to go.… Read More »

Did you know that the East Coast shipping ports are expanding operations? The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are still suffering from months-long delays. A huge number of companies are opting to send goods to the East Coast to avoid delays on the west coast. Even though the cost… Read More »

In a nutshell, yes they are. Shipping container homes are certainly a trending topic here in the United States, and they’re gaining in popularity every year. This growing trend has prompted many states that previously had restrictions on them to allow their use. Here in Georgia, shipping container homes… Read More »

The last two decades have seen the short-term housing rental industry explode so much that specific rules have been created regarding them. If you plan to get into the short-term rental space, keep in mind it’s tricky to navigate all the rules and restrictions. If you’re considering buying shipping… Read More »

The main purpose of a steel shipping container is to transport cargo across the sea on large ships. During the journey, those containers can get dented, scraped, and scratched – not to mention exposed to the harshest of elements — all while protecting the goods enclosed inside. This durability… Read More »

About 90 percent of the world’s cargo is being moved by ships, so you can imagine how many shipping containers are currently in circulation – each one used for a different purpose. There are many shipping container types out there. From flat rack to tank containers, each unit helps… Read More »