Shipping documents should not be attached to the physical container for transit, they risk getting damaged or lost. A lot of documentation is done electronically these days and it may be that there is no need to send physical paperwork with your shipping container. you freight forwarder or shipping agent shoudl be able to help…Read more →Where do the documents go on an export shipping container
In the UK, we have 5 and 20 litre tubs of genuine shipping container paint for sale. This hard wearing and high grade paint is some of the most durable available due to the environments they need to work in. Can be applied in temps from 5 degrees to 50 degrees celsius, we can provide…
Hermetically sealed shipping containers are often requested, but for most customers (most budgets) it is not possible to provide a hermetically sealed shipping container Firstly all shipping containers will have a small number of cargo vents to allow for air flow as the container moved from warm to cooler climates, and to let the containers…Read more →Can shipping containers be hermetically sealed?
All standard shipping containers come with small circa 1 inch square vents on the top rails. This doesn't allow for significant air flow but it does mean they are not airtight You may also find on a used shipping container that the doors seals may not be in perfect condition, and also minor damage or…
Shipping Containers can be used as an acoustic barrier and offer excellent sound protection. You will want to ensure that the area you a want to shield from any noise has its line of site to any potential noise source entirely blocked by any shipping container wall you wanted to install. Please feel free to…Read more →Can you use shipping containers as an acoustic barrier?
The delivery process can take anywhere 5-25 minutes when unobstructed and if the site is prepared and ready for us (longer if tricky) Our hauliers will only be happy to block the road to do a delivery if you are able to manage and / or divert any traffic whilst we undertake any lifts. In…
Our hauliers will not be happy lifting off anywhere near active power lines (typically within 5 metres, but this is up the the drivers discretion), however with care taken and a good set of details about the job in hand we can often come up with workable solutions., this might involve using our container skates…
Whilst our vehicles can physically lift off inside another building, we commonly need a very high clearance. Our sidelifter trucks will need a minimum 5 metre clearance to delivery our hiab trucks will commonly need more - circa 8 metre clearance (exact clearance will vary depending on the truck, the exact type and spec of…
If our truck can get parallel and up next to one side of a normal sized hedge or fence (circa 6-9ft high) and if we are delivering the container directly the other side of the fence or hedge then this is usually possible However this is not a straightforward job for us. we will normally…Read more →Can you deliver a shipping container over a hedge or fence?
OOG is an acronym for 'Out of Gague' - a terminology used to describe a cargo what won't fit within the ISO dimensions of a shipping container, or cargo that extends beyond these dimensions. Any load that extends beyond the standard dimensions for the type of container carrying it will be classed as 'Out of…Read more →What is an OOG Shipping Container?
Whilst everything we sell comes with our 12 month wind and watertight guarantee, we suggest that you should expect: Circa 10 years plus of good use from a used shipping container (with minimal to no maintenance) Around twice the lifespan from a one trip (new) shipping container. This is possible due partly to the way…
Yes is the short answer Shipping containers and strong, sturdy and cheap. They can make an effective structure for a wide range of building options, there are a number of examples around the world of successful container houses. Whilst examples have been built its far from being adopted by the mainstream and in the UK…Read more →Can I build a house from Shipping Containers
The floor depths on a shipping container (the difference in height between the internal floor line and the bottom of the shipping container externally) can officially change a little between 2 different shipping containers. The reason for this - the eternal measurements on a container are tightly controlled by ISO regulations, but the internal dims are…Read more →How deep is a shipping container floor
If you require any health and safety information for your delivery please flag with us any specific requirements in advance. Typically our hauliers will have a good standard (generic) Risk and method statement. This will be suitable for a good number of our customers / all but the very specialised jobs. Please bear in mind…
The delivery prices will vary depending on your location, (miles from our nearest depot with the right stocks for you) how flexible you can be in receiving the delivery, whether we need to provide a crane on our truck for lift off (or not) and weather there are any specific delivery issues that might require…Read more →How much will the delivery cost?
*Update* As of July 2019 we no longer accept card payments Yes we accept all major Credit and Debit cards but not American Express. We treat all customers as 'non consumer entities' unless you specifically request a consumer price (which will involve a re-quote) As such as standard there is a 2.75% credit card surcharge,…
When fitted with a lock box (padlock cover) and a heavy duty padlock, in our experience to break into your container you will either need to be an expert lock pick (a good quality padlock will be very hard for even a professional to pick) or you will need some form of heavy cutting equipment…Read more →How secure is a shipping container?
All standard shipping containers come with a circa 1-inch thick marine treated plywood floor Underneath this there is a waterproof coating, often a bitumen based coating and some very heavy duty cross-members, which take the cargo weight whilst the container is being lifted. This covers all standard types of shipping containers including side opening containers,…Read more →What is the floor made from?
A wide variety of modification options are available, from a basic external repaint all the way through to a custom built cafe, bar or even shipping container house. You can see some examples and write ups on our previous jobs in our news section, or of course please feel free to contact us if you…Read more →Can you modify Shipping Containers?
Our delivery trucks can often weight circa 20-tonnes without a container on their backs, drivers will be understandably nervous if there is any risk to getting their truck stuck. As we work with a range of smaller local hauliers a lot of these delivery companies will have slightly different approaches to each other. In any…Read more →Can you deliver onto grass?