Many of us are now working from home and may be doing so for quite some time. With lockdown conditions still in force and any future easing likely to be gradual and graded, working from outside of the office is becoming the new normal. Whilst you’re probably aware of all the upsides of this new […]

As a sturdy steel box, the uses of a shipping container are only limited by the boundaries of your imagination. They can serve as extra storage spaces on construction sites, double-up as modified classrooms, or even be made into houses worthy of Grand Designs. nnAlongside this plethora of functionalities, they can also be used as car

The coronavirus pandemic has hurtled us into a state of chaos. Whilst the dust settles on this new, uncertain reality, organisations need to respond rapidly in order to survive. One of the most important factors for them to consider in this period of change is storage. nnFor those that have seen demand surge, they’ll need extra

The hire industry has been included in the list of essential businesses that are exempt from closure. We will continue to remain open in order to supply units to the NHS and Emergency Services. We will also continue to help all our existing partners and contracts with any needs that arise during this difficult time.n

The spread of coronavirus is having a significant impact on the global shipping industry. The delivery of shipping containers to Europe has been suspended temporarily, and trading routes have been disrupted as countries take measures to protect their ports. n APRIL 2020 (UPDATE) nThe UK has now been in lockdown for over a month in an

Not all shipping containers are created equal, and this is why a grading system was invented to easily distinguish between containers of varying quality. There are some variations in the exact grading used by each supplier, but there is a general standard that applies to all. In this article we’ll explain the shipping container grading

If you’re buying or selling shipping containers, or goods inside shipping containers, you’ll want to make sure that they have a CSC plate. CSC plates, also known as CSC panels, are standardised informational plates attached to the side of shipping containers. Primarily, this information concerns the safety and usability of the shipping container, ensuring those

Choosing to buy a container can be a great investment. Whether you’re looking for a place to store excess stock for your business, a new garden shed or a place from which to build the business of your dreams, there are a few things to keep in mind.nnWe put together a more general guide on

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, shipping containers are extremely versatile. Their uses go far beyond transporting goods on ships; they can be transformed into functional storage and cultivation facilities. Many industries can benefit from what storage containers have to offer, and one such industry is agriculture. Shipping container farm buildings provide

The uses of shipping containers are endless. With a little outside-the-box thinking, you could probably find a use for a shipping container in almost any business. Here’s another example of how we helped a small business by renovating one of our shipping containers to meet their needs. nn nnThe business in question is a diving centre who