SHIPPING CONTAINER BLOG

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Why You Should Outsource Your Shipping Container Purchasing

As an office manager or a business owner, you undoubtedly have all kinds of details that require your attention and your intervention to keep your business running smoothly and efficiently. You probably don’t have time to research shipping containers to find exactly what type would best suit your needs and where you can purchase that kind of container. Fortunately, you don’t have to become personally involved in tracking down shipping containers because Jake Containers of Ridgefield Park, NJ, can act as your shipping container reseller.

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5 Year Anniversary

To think that 5 years ago today we sold our first container and now we sell thousands per year is truly humbling.  As we celebrate 5 years in business, I wanted to write this post as a thank you.

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What is a Conex Box?

You may not have heard of a Conex Box before, but believe it or not, it is one of the most important inventions ever devised. It has revolutionized the shipping industry. Before the invention of Conex Boxes, the cost to import or export goods was extremely high, but after these special containers appeared, a great deal of the cost involved with shipping became much more manageable.

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Are Shipping Containers Watertight?

You have probably seen quite a few shipping containers, either being transported or being used for storage and wondered to yourself, “Are shipping containers watertight?” When a shipping container is brand new, it is absolutely watertight. Most shipping containers start out with only one door, and it’s pretty easy to fortify that one door with a strong seal that will prevent any moisture from creeping inside.

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5 Uses For Shipping Containers With Roll-Up Doors

Shipping containers with roll-up doors are incredibly versatile, and since they provide side access to your storage container, you’ll have many more uses for them. These doors deliver two benefits when you have them installed:  the ease of accessing items in the container, and requiring minimal space. You won’t have to worry about placing and accessing items in the container in regards to keeping a clear path in front of the door.

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Should I Rent or Buy A Shipping Container?

Jake Containers can help you consider some of the points that will help you decide if renting or buying a shipping container is right for your needs. Everyone has different applications in mind for shipping containers. What you intend to use the container for will be a deciding factor in figuring out whether you rent one temporarily or whether it should be permanent.

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5 Uses for 40-Foot Storage Containers

The days of 40-foot shipping containers being used only for transporting goods across the country are now long gone, and that’s now just one of the many uses that these versatile containers have. 40 ft shipping containers are popular for both personal purposes and business functions.

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Uses for 20-Foot Storage Containers

In the past, 20-foot shipping containers were primarily used to transport goods across the country, and they were perfect in that role because they kept items safe and dry throughout the entire journey. 

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What Are Shipping Containers Made From?

When you see a shipping container, it will look as though it’s constructed of the strongest steel and is invulnerable to any kind of damage because of its superior construction. Many components used to make shipping containers, e.g., frame, cargo doors, corrugated wall panels, and cross members, are generally made from corten steel.