Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building with Containers
Building with Shipping Containers: Common Mistakes to Avoid At ATS Containers, we see more and more creative projects designed using shipping containers. Our clients regularly share their achievements with us: pop-up shops, container homes, container pools, temporary markets, and much more. But beyond the inspiration, many also share the challenges they encountered along the way. […]
What to Know About Specialized and Modified Shipping Containers
Special Use Shipping Containers: What’s New, Old, and Always Relevant At ATS Containers, our team has worked for several years to evolve our offering to meet the changing needs of the shipping container market in Canada. Although ISO containers are governed by strict international standards, there is a growing diversity of specialized shipping containers for […]
How to Protect Yourself from Shipping Container Fraud
Beware of Shipping Container Scams: How to Protect Yourself For several years, the shipping container industry in Canada—particularly in Montreal—has been a target for online fraud. Fake sellers post misleading advertisements on platforms such as Facebook, Facebook Marketplace, and Kijiji, or through fraudulent websites designed to imitate legitimate companies like ATS Containers. How Does the […]
Shipping Container Transportation: Flatbed vs. Specialized Chassis
Shipping Container Transportation and Delivery: Flatbed Trailer or Specialized Chassis? At ATS Containers, we offer efficient shipping container transportation and delivery solutions across Quebec, Ontario, and throughout Canada. Two primary types of trailers are used to transport these units: flatbed trailers and specialized chassis. Here is an overview of their differences, advantages, and specific use […]
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, […]
The Coolest Custom Container Applications We’ve Seen and Done
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we’ve had the privilege of bringing to life some of the most innovative and creative custom shipping container projects across Canada. From pop-up shops to modular workspaces, our container modifications reflect the unique visions of our clients. We’ve selected a few of our most memorable builds […]