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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 »

A shipping container modification company cuts, frames, and fits out steel containers for a set use. Think doors, windows, insulation, wiring, shelves, or paint. The right partner turns a plain box into an office, shop, or safe storage unit that works on day one. Finding one doesn’t have to… Read More »

If you have purchased your shipping container for business, a home office, pop up coffee shop or some other purpose, you may now want to start the process of decorating it. Modifications are meant to enhance the usefulness and functionality of your container. You can incorporate modifications into storage… Read More »

Once you’ve bought your shipping container, now you have to move onto the next step: preparing the site for delivery. The trucks will bring the unit to you, of course, but there are some things you can do on your end that will make the delivery go smoothly. Preparing… Read More »

You probably have seen shipping containers being used for everything from pop-up shops to on-site offices. But did you know shipping containers can be used as storm bunkers? It’s true. Over the years, the shipping container industry has become a big part of disaster management because these units are… Read More »

The good, the bad, the ugly: not all shipping containers are created equal. Some are ugly yet still do the job. Others are in pristine condition but you’ll pay top dollar. From one-trip containers to D grade, there are many levels of containers in terms of their appearance and… Read More »

A shipping container office conversion turns a steel cargo box into a working office. You cut in doors and windows, insulate the shell, then add power, lighting, and climate control. Most 20ft container offices in the United States cost between $10,000 and $25,000 all in. A basic build takes… Read More »

A shipping container office is a steel workspace built from an ISO container. A 20ft unit gives you about 146 square feet inside. Most finished builds run $10,000 to $25,000 including the box. The build has six stages. Pick the container. Cut and reinforce the openings. Frame and insulate.… Read More »

Shipping container modifications are changes you make inside or outside a container to fit it to a job. Common upgrades include doors, windows, insulation, vents, lights, shelves, and paint. A plain steel box works fine for storage. With the right upgrades, it can become an office, a shop, a… Read More »