Shipping Containers

It’s common knowledge that oil prices have a lot to do with the cost of other products and services going up or down, like gas prices or airline tickets. But had you considered how large of an effect they have on the shipping industry? The shipping industry has to keep a close eye on oil…

With many other industries evolving their tech for everything from engineering to payment options, much of the shipping industry is still using older methods and paper billing systems. Over the course of the last couple of years, there has been an uptick in cryptocurrency, a form of blockchain technology, and this is something that the…

Corrugated metal is used for many purposes due to its durability. From siding and roofing to agricultural and commercial buildings, it’s used when protection from the elements is important. This type of metal holds up well to any type of beating from weather or physical strikes that may come its way. That’s why you see…

With eco-friendliness becoming more common with every passing year, the market for repurposing shipping containers into sustainable homes is picking up pace. While these homes are on the less expensive side and helpful in reducing the overflow of used up, abandoned shipping containers, one has to wonder just how long their popularity will last. Are…

Shipping containers are built in a way that facilitates cargo transportation across the ocean in both safety of cargo and carrying capacity. These shipping containers are also helpful for the everyday person who uses them for storage for extra living or office space. The most commonly used shipping containers range from 20ft to 40ft in…

When you think about the weather and elements that a shipping container is subjected to, it’s a wonder that they are still standing. From local weather based on location to being stacked on boats and shipped across the salt water seas, what makes these shipping containers so durable? Well it comes down to the type…

When you think of a business and shipping containers, you probably think the shipping container is sitting outside of the business, storing the overflow from the brick and mortar store. In most cases you are right, but there are more ways for you to think outside the box when it comes to shipping containers and…

When you think about storing all of your seasonal decorations or your outdoor tools and furniture, you might consider building a small storage shed in your backyard. While these structures are good options for some situations and may be just exactly what you need, there are times when such a solution might not work. Maybe…

When you think of the online retailer Amazon, you probably tend to think of electronics and books. But in an ever-changing world where people are becoming more aware of the environment and the space they take up, Amazon has ventured into a new type of sales. They are now offering shipping container homes for sale!…