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What are OOG Containers? Out of Gauge Cargo Explained

Date: August 31, 2025

But what happens when your items or equipment don’t quite fit? That’s when you’re dealing with out-of-gauge cargo — oversized loads that require a different approach.

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Tips for Buying a Used Shipping Container

Date: August 29, 2025

Buying a used shipping container requires careful consideration of your needs. You need to ensure the container you buy is fit for purpose.

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shipping container home

Can you Live in a Shipping Container? Our Guide to Container Living

Date: August 18, 2025

In recent years, shipping containers have taken the world by storm as a creative and practical solution for living spaces, gaining popularity even in the UK.

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backyard shipping container hangout

Creative Backyard Shipping Container Ideas to Transform your Outdoor Area

Date: July 27, 2025

You can use shipping containers for anything from home cinemas to hot tub enclosures, greenhouses, and games rooms. And getting started with a container conversion may be much easier than you think.

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Shipping container with an installed door

How to Install a Door in a Shipping Container

Date: June 30, 2025

Did you know you can install a door pretty much anywhere on a shipping container? And it doesn’t have to be a standard door either; you can have custom doors made and fitted to your unit as well.

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floors inside a shipping container

Shipping Container Floors: Types, Benefits and Considerations

Date: June 17, 2025

With so many different types of shipping container floors to choose from, picking the right one can make a big difference. It not only helps keep the floor itself in great condition but also plays a big role in how long your container will last overall.

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Shipping container mushroom farm

Shipping Container Mushroom Farms: Everything to Know About Growing Mushrooms in a Shipping Container

Date: May 31, 2025

Shipping container farming is one of the cheapest and most versatile ways to try new farming methods. And mushrooms are one of the most popular crops to grow in containers. 

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Coloured shipping containers

Shipping Container Colours: A Guide to Container RAL Colours

Date: May 24, 2025

Shipping container colours carry a lot of information. Some colours indicate specific contents, such as hazardous substances. Other colours can tell you whether a container is new or old.

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Shipping container tack room

Shipping Container Tack Room: The Ultimate Storage Solution for Equestrians

Date: May 20, 2025

Tack rooms are an often underrated yet essential area for keeping your equipment in tip-top condition, and a shipping container provides the perfect solution.

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Shipping container being unloaded

Tips for Unloading Shipping Containers

Date: April 17, 2025

Just like packing and unpacking for a holiday, unloading a shipping container is often much easier than loading one, especially if you are well-prepared. No matter what you’re using a shipping container for you’ll need a process in place for how you’re going to unload it quickly and effectively.

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