How will the shipping industry change over the next 10 years?

Rapid technological changes affect all areas. It is not surprising, that companies which use novelties in their activities expect the shipping industry to step forward as well. We share the four aspects, which…

What is the right container for your cargo? (II) Non-standard containers

In the last month’s blog post we introduced you with standard containers that are suitable for almost all types of cargos. But this time we want to give an overview of non-standard containers,…

What is the right container for your cargo? (I) Standard containers

If you ever had to look for a shipping container, you probably saw that there are plenty of sizes. To find the right one, you must take into account the type and size…

What you need to know about refrigerated shipping containers?

Invented back in 1956, the original shipping container was initially meant for transporting dry cargo. After a few years the containers have become very popular, but they had one major issue; it could…

Shipping container homes: why people choose to build and live in them?

The Internet is full of many beautiful and stylish houses, which are built using shipping containers, and you probably have seen them too. It’s quite expectable, that you have had a simple question:…

What you should know before renting a shipping container?

If you have decided that you do not need to buy a shipping container, we have an alternative – a rental service. Sharing some tips that you should consider: it will help save…

How to choose the right container?

Choosing the right container is one of the key factors, which determine that your cargo will be sent safely and will not get any damage. Consultants can give a lot of advice which…

What do you need to know about tank containers?

Tank containers are also called ISO containers or intermodal containers. These containers are designed for international transport by road, rail or sea. They are the most universal to transport liquids. Tank containers are…

To rent or to buy a container?

Containers are great for freight forwarding: they are easily maintained, perfectly suitable to transport goods and even storage them. However, most of the people are not familiar with containers on the daily basis…

Use of standard size containers

Sea containers are designed according to standard dimensions and can be transported quickly and easily by land, sea or air for short and long distances. 40-foot and 20-foot sea containers are the most…

A Marine Shipping Container with a Logo – an Advertising Tool

Every company has a logo, i.e. a distinctive mark that identifies it among many other brands, increases recognition and promotes loyalty. A marine shipping container with a logo can be an effective advertising…

Marine shipping container as a great storage location during the cold season

A marine shipping container can be a great storage location for goods. We have already explored this topic in our previous posts. It is very convenient to store various things in a shipping…

What do the forecasts regarding the future of a marine shipping container say?

As the population is growing, the demand for the export and import of goods is continuously increasing. One of the main tools used for the purposes of shipping is a marine shipping container,…

How Are Shipping Containers Made?

  Containers have revolutionised maritime logistics ever since they were started to be used in the industry, as they enabled to increase the quantity of cargo shipped by sea at the same time…

Open top shipping containers: uses and characteristics

Bulky, heavy and non-standard cargo poses many challenges, so how to transport it safely, conveniently and easily?  In most cases, an open top container is the solution. The biggest advantage of an open…

Unconventional Container Uses in Business

Shipping containers have for some time been no more than steel boxes for transportation and storage of different products. Recently, they have become widely used in business to satisfy the need for a…

How to properly maintain a marine container?

Marine containers are designed to withstand various weather conditions, which means that, during transportation, rain, harsh wind, snow or direct sunlight usually have no adverse effect on the steel container and the goods…

How to properly load a shipping container?

It is highly important to load the container properly, since the global losses incurred due to poorly stacked pallets amount to approximately USD 5 billion per year. Incorrectly packaged goods may damage other…

What are refrigerated sea containers used for?

A refrigerated container is suitable for storage and transportation of perishable products and other goods that require special temperature and humidity. An average refrigerated container maintains a temperature of -25°C to +25°C. To…

Shipping containers for warehousing

For businesses, looking for warehousing is often a complex and time-consuming process. The location, the size of the premises, and other conditions such as humidity and temperature have to be taken into account,…