SHIPPING CONTAINER BLOG

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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.

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Top 6 Questions To Ask When Buying a Shipping Container

When you’re thinking about buying a shipping container, it will be a significant investment, so you should ask some important questions before making the purchase. Here are the most important things you should know, and the questions you should consider before you proceed with purchasing a high-quality storage container.

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How Much Do Shipping Containers Weigh?

Portable shipping containers are large steel containers that are weather-resistant and can be used by both commercial industries and residential homeowners. Retailers often use them for showroom storage, educational institutions for office records, furniture, sports equipment, and construction companies for on-site storage of building materials and tools.

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Who Invented Shipping Containers?

Shipping containers have been around since the 1950s, but who invented them? In this article, we will discuss some of the most popular theories about their invention, and we will then explore the question in a bit more detail.

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4 Year Anniversary

Four years ago, I sat at my kitchen table and decided to use my 15 years of industry experience to embark on a new journey called small business ownership.