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THE HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS Shipping containers revolutionized global trade, transforming how goods are transported across the world. Their standardization, durability, and adaptability have made them essential to modern logistics. This article explores the history, development, and lasting impact of shipping containers. Early Trade and Pre-Container Era Before shipping containers, goods were shipped… Continue reading THE HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Shipping container homes are a dream come true for at least two types of people: homeowners and building designers. For owners, a home made out of shipping containers is the answer to exorbitant housing costs, with standard quality containers selling for as low as $2,000. Even if you take into account additional expenses for interior… Continue reading 6 Container Home Floor Plans That Make Efficient Use of Space

The industry of agriculture and food production constantly expands to meet the needs of the growing global population. In fact, according to a study published in the Journal of Agriculture, farmers produce food in volumes that are substantial enough to feed 10 billion people, which is about 1.5 times the entire population of the world. … Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to the Reefer Container in Moving Perishables

Acquiring a shipping container may sound like a simple task, but things can get a lot more complicated when you start to narrow your options down.  Just like any big purchase, there are a number of factors that can define the success of your logistics investment. Considering the number of options in the container market,… Continue reading Renting vs Buying Shipping Containers: Which Is the Better Option for Your Business?

Before diving right into the types of shipping containers available in the market, let’s look deeper into the impact of these unassuming steel boxes in enabling international trade and driving globalization. Surely, when you think of the major forces that drive modern business globalization, the first thing that comes to mind is technology. While it… Continue reading Types of Shipping Containers (Product Dimensions, Sizes, Features, Benefits)

Intermodal Europe is an annual business and networking event that aims to connect companies in the container shipping and intermodal transport industry. It’s also one of the best opportunities to be exposed to over 6,000 global container professionals, conduct in-person sales transactions, increase your brand exposure, and strengthen ties with industry peers. Why Attend Intermodal… Continue reading Get Ready for Intermodal Europe

Shipping containers were originally invented to transport goods in a safer and more efficient way. Thanks to the visionary businessman Malcolm Mclean who saw the need for radical change and standardization in the way products were delivered from one port to the next, the first modern intermodal containers were used on April 26, 1956. More… Continue reading Living in a Shipping Container: The Pros and Cons

Today’s shipping container industry has a global market, with origins that can be traced back to China in the 1980s. At the time, the largest container manufacturer in China pioneered the production of shipping containers and then started supplying international clients including Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Europe around 1993. By 2007, 82% of… Continue reading 8 Advantages of Building Structures Using Shipping Containers

The shipping container is more than just a metal box that carries massive amounts of global commerce. It’s a valuable asset that continues to revolutionize the global economy and the way the world does business. As the container shipping industry continues to thrive, global trade occurs at a larger scale. Data from Statista shows that… Continue reading 10 Creative Uses of Shipping Containers You Have to See to Believe

The non-standardized shipping system that has prevailed for centuries of sea trading is referred to as break bulk cargo. Back then, all sorts of goods were stored into sacks, barrels, and crates, and were loaded separately by workmen on to docked ships. Shipping cargo from one point to another was a slow, expensive and labor-intensive… Continue reading Business Guide to Choosing the Right Shipping Container