Buyer's Guide to Shipping Containers
All the information you need to buy a shipping container that truly meets your needs.
Durable, versatile, strong, economical and long lasting. These are just some of the traits that make Shipping Containers so attractive for nearly every situation. An ISO Intermodal (Conex) Shipping Container is simply a reinforced steel box, with a multitude of uses.
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About Shipping Containers
Shipping containers are made from corrugated weathering steel to be strong and weather resistant. They are easily transported, by ship, rail, road or helicopter. They can withstand everything mother nature can throw at them, including earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes. Standing alone, they can withstand winds of 110mph or more. With anchoring, they can easily withstand winds of 175mph or more.
Shipping containers are available in many different sizes and types. The most common type is a dry freight container that has a set of cargo doors on one end. These dry storage containers, or “dry vans” represent the majority, with millions in circulation around the globe. The most common of these are the 20′ and 40′ containers. Rounding out the rest are insulated, refrigerated, tanktainers (for liquids) and modified containers.
Generally speaking, containers were originally 8-foot (2.44 m) wide by 8-foot (2.44 m) high, and either a nominal 20-foot (6.1 m) or 40-foot (12.19 m) long. At each of the eight corners are corner-castings with twist-lock openings fasteners. These corner castings are useful for lifting by crane or to lock them together when stacking on a ship, up to eight units high. The standard height now is now 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m). Taller units have been introduced, including “hi-cube” or “high-cube” units at 9 feet 6 inches (2.90 m). 45 foot high-cube units are also available in select markets world wide, but these are less common. The United States and Canada also use longer units at 48 ft (14.63 m) and 53 ft (16.15 m) but overall, these are quite rare and expensive.
Along with size and spec, each container is graded and this grade is also an important factor to consider when purchasing your shipping container. But before anything else, you should know exactly what you want to use your container for.
Shipping Container Uses
Although the primary use of shipping containers is for transoceanic transport (primarily the shipping of goods across the ocean), there are many other aftermarket uses, such as:
Industrial: Storage Containers are rugged, and are the perfect solution for industrial storage. Shipping containers offer wind and water-tight storage for your products, raw materials, additional inventory or waste holding. If you are remodeling, moving or just need more space, a shipping container from Bonzercontainers.com is the perfect solution. Industrial uses include:
- Excess Inventory Control
- Refuse & Waste Storage
- Workplace Expansion
- Seasonal Storage
- Equipment/Tools Storage
- Secure Storage
Residential: Shipping Containers are the perfect solution for on-site residential storage. They offer wind and water-tight storage for your valuables. If you are remodeling, moving or just need more space, a shipping container from Bonzercontainers.com is the perfect solution. Purchase a shipping container and use it as a permanent storage solution for use at your home. Uses include:
- As an addition to the home
- A Ready-to-go workshop
- Additional garage storage
- Seasonal Storage
- As an underground bunker
- Pre/Post Move Storage
Commercial / Retail: Storage Containers are the perfect solution for commercial and retail outlets in need of extra storage or work space. Our weatherproof secure shipping containers are wind and watertight and are perfect for remodeling, moving or if you need more space for inventory and seasonal products. Uses include:
- Supplies/Equipment
- Seasonal Inventory
- Excess Inventory
- Seasonal Storage
- Showroom Space
- Instant add-on office space
Shipping Container Homes and Offices: Shipping Containers can be modified to create not only homes and offices, but just about any structure you can imagine. From offshore oil rig safety rooms to hunting cabins. As they are durable, watertight, mobile and affordable, shipping containers are very popular in eco-friendly and urban spaces. In addition, modified shipping containers can be repurposed into low-cost homeless shelters or emergency housing. Sophisticated buyers can even create luxury homes from repurposed containers!
