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Stay informed with the latest news, insights, and trends in the dynamic world of shipping containers. Read through our comprehensive resources about shipping containers - specifications, buying guides, and much more.
Date: December 12, 2023
The materials used to construct a shipping container are essential in establishing how they will perform in transit. The two most commonly used materials are steel and aluminium, and each has unique properties, advantages, and scenarios where it excels.
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Date: November 30, 2023
Whether you’re customising a brand new unit, or giving something old and tired-looking a new lease of life, painting a shipping container can completely transform its appearance. It can also help it last longer, blend into its environment, or even become part of a company’s marketing strategy.
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Date: November 13, 2023
If you’ve ever considered making a home gym or creating a personal workout space, you might not have considered the potential of shipping container gyms. Shipping containers are extremely versatile and have been converted into all kinds of storage or living spaces, so it didn’t take long for enterprising individuals to realise they also make good gyms.
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Date: October 30, 2023
Moving home or office? Construction site needing temporary storage? Transporting goods from point A to point B? Need event catering storage space? You might be torn between buying and leasing shipping containers for any of these purposes.
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Date: October 22, 2023
Shipping container costs can be confusing to understand due to all the different container sizes, conversion costs, and the cost for any specialised containers you might need. There are also a whole bunch of factors that impact the price of a given shipping container, such as size, age, and condition, among others.
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Date: September 26, 2023
No longer is the shipping container JUST a shipping container. Once simply the mainstay of ports and docks, these steel boxes are now commonly seen in urban landscapes, rural settings, and everywhere in between.
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Date: September 19, 2023
In the ever-tightening housing market of today, discovering affordable and practical ways to expand your living area is key. Given this reality, the innovative use of shipping container extensions offers a cost-effective solution for homeowners seeking additional space.
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Date: September 6, 2023
Container home conversions are becoming a new trend in the UK, providing a cost-effective way of creating unique and quirky houses. Not only are shipping containers inexpensive to renovate, they can be converted quickly, they’re eco-friendly, and they deliver stunning results. Plus, with so many unused units taking up valuable space these days, they’re more
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Date: April 16, 2019
Garden Rooms Are Very Popular In The UK… …and it’s no secret as to why. Homeowners across the country are actively seeking space saving solutions for their home and many find that a garden room is the solution to that problem. We’re in an uncertain economy as of late, thanks to the introduction of Brexit, no one
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Date: February 21, 2019
At Universal Containers, we’ve supplied new and used shipping containers to homes and businesses across the UK for over 40 years so it’s safe to say that we’ve got the experience, knowledge and know-how to advise and deliver to your exact specification. We want you to love your container for whatever purpose it may be. Of course,
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