Shipping container scams and tips to protect yourself from online fraud
As you may be aware from your online research, the shipping container industry has been targeted by online sales scams. These are usually found on platforms such as Facebook, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, or via fake websites. This has been an ongoing issue for the last few years and has affected many legitimate shipping container companies […]
A look at container chassis and their different implications
For our intents and purposes, we transport shipping containers on flatbed trailers. This is a simple and convenient way to deliver to customers in remote areas and it also offers flexibility in loading and unloading in designated spots. Another benefit is not having to hire a crane or forklift to unload these sea cans are […]
Home gyms, swimming pools and pop-up stores
With home prices skyrocketing across the country, more and more Canadians (and also Americans) started looking for alternative building materials. Shipping containers are a popular choice for many thanks to their modular design, availability and pricing. Well, not so much anymore. The supply of shipping containers has greatly diminished since the start of the pandemic […]
The ability to repair shipping containers – what can and cannot be done
Other than customizing shipping containers and adding on a ton of cool features such as new paint jobs, roll-up doors and insulation, our team of container modification specialists spends a lot of time fixing and repairing damaged units. Due to their variety of applications, containers can get all sorts of damages from job sites or […]
China’s Monopoly on Shipping Container Manufacturing
A recent article from The Load Star has brought to attention a glaring problem surrounding the world of shipping containers and chassis manufacturing. Specifically, the vast majority of shipping container and chassis production occurs exclusively in China. Recent constraints on the supply of containers and chassis in the Western world has made it noticeable that […]
Getting ready for spring – shipping container tips
With spring fast approaching, we’ve got a couple of tips on how to best prepare your shipping container for the weather change. This includes some tips on how to arrange your winter lease return and also how to convert your winter container for potential summer uses. WINTER RETURNS In order to return your winter rental, […]
Russia-Ukraine tensions and its effect on the supply chain
Over the past nearly 3 years, the world has been faced with a health crisis that has strained our economies and has interrupted the flow of international trade. Increases in COVID-19 case numbers inside factories, ports, and retail stores slowed down the production process which caused a supply shortage across the world. At the other […]
The Coolest Custom Container Applications We’ve Seen and Done.
Having been around for over 30 years, we’ve been fortunate enough to participate in bringing some very interesting and innovative client visions for their modified containers to life. We selected a few of our memorable projects to share and hopefully, inspire your own customer container modification. Water filtration system. One of our customers tasked us […]
Sustainable Shipping Container Manufacturing
One of the greatest global concerns we are facing is climate change. The negative effects we’ve felt, including the melting of ice caps, changing weather patterns and the danger to many animal species have given rise to a movement towards sustainability and self-sustenance. Nations and their representatives have been debating the best approach to shifting […]