1001 Uses for a Shipping Container #208: An LED Digital Billboard
These days, it’s not easy to make your business stand out from the crowd. Marketing agencies must become masters at devising eye-catching adverts that will jump out at us as we scroll through social media, or walk down the street.
Shipping containers might not be the first thing that spring to your mind when planning a digital advertising campaign, but if you are a regular reader of our feature on 1001 alternative uses for shipping containers, you won’t be surprised to learn that a shipping container can absolutely be used in digital advertising!
Using shipping containers for an electronic billboard
In 2022, we were asked by Preston based digital advertising agency ADI.tv to supply a used shipping container that was destined to be transformed into a big, bright, and bold advertising screen at London’s very busy Kings Cross train station.
Any customer’s wish is our command and we set about to find the perfect container for the job! We settled on a slightly dented, 15ft, used shipping container.
Our used shipping containers are sourced directly from our network of shipping lines or major leasing companies. Used containers (second-hand) are our lowest priced containers and they offer excellent value for customers who are not as concerned about the cosmetic appeal of their container.
Because used containers have often been in service for some time, they are very likely to have picked up a few knocks along the way. However, despite having some dents, scratches, and surface rust, our used containers are checked and repaired to a good standard before they are allowed to leave our depot and they will give you a guaranteed and structurally sound, wind & watertight container with good doors, door seals and floor. Ideal for storage or conversion projects that do not require a super-smart appearance – much like this project!
If the cosmetic appearance of your shipping container is important then you may prefer to check out our range of refurbished containers or New (one-trip) shipping containers.
For this project, our customer requested a 15ft shipping container. 15ft shipping containers are not a standard size, nor are they very common. However, our team are a resourceful bunch and we can modify containers to fit your exact modifications!
Generally, 15ft shipping containers are suitable for customers who do not have room for a traditional 20ft container but still require the same level of quality and security that they offer. Learn more about 15ft shipping containers.
The 15ft shipping container chosen for this project was slightly dented, but we soon discovered that this would not be an issue. Our customer completely transformed their container by cladding the exterior and re-painting it in the brand colour of their own client. As you can see by the image below, you would never tell that the base of the LED screen was once used for transporting cargo across the ocean on the back of a container ship! This is the kind of upcycling project that we love!
The 15ft shipping container that we supplied to our customer was transformed and used as a base for a giant LED Television and digital billboard! The container provides a sturdy base for the screen which is to be used outdoors at Kings Cross station.
All of the electrics and wiring required to power the screen will be safely housed inside the 15ft shipping container base which is completely secure and watertight.
Shipping containers are strong, sound structures that can easily withstand the wear and tear of the outdoors, and keep the contents completely secure too. The perfect base for a valuable digital billboard!
If you would like to discuss converting a shipping container for another use for your agricultural or business, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our team!
Budgetshippingcontainers.co.uk offer the UK’s largest online range of shipping containers for sale with a nationwide network of storage and conversion yards and crane equipped delivery vehicles.
If you need a shipping container feel free to browse our online range of shipping containers for sale. You can also call us on freephone 0808 1234 215 any time 9am – 5pm weekdays and our team will be happy to discuss your requirements. Alternatively, you can use our online shipping container quote form or request a telephone callback. In both cases we aim to get back to you within 1-2 working hours (may take longer for more detailed quotes).