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Various industries use shipping containers to transport food products, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and fragile and hazardous goods across borders. The utilisation of shipping containers can be seen across various industries as they must carry out import-export businesses. Shipping containers offer unparalleled flexibility and versatility and can, therefore, fit any form of goods- solid, liquid, gas, in any dimension. Different types and sizes of shipping containers are suitable for the various industries to store and transport their goods internationally. Importance of shipping containers Shipping containers are conex boxes manufactured out of corrugated steel to store and transport different types of cargo internationally. These freight containers are made of recyclable steel and, therefore, are environmentally sustainable and have an average lifespan of 25 years. Container manufacturers sell the shipping containers to container leasing companies or shipping lines. From there, trade...

Temperature is one of the most important deciding factors for cargo quality and shipping container maintenance . Fluctuation in heat and humidity can lead to "container sweating" or "container rain". Let's take a look at its side effects and how it impacts the health of the cargo inside. Why should we consider Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for our steel shipping containers? What is container sweat? Any cool object gathers moisture and starts to sweat in case it is suddenly placed in a hotter ambient atmosphere. The same moisture condensation happens for metal shipping containers to incase they journey from a relatively cold area to a warmer atmosphere. The interior ceiling of the cargo container starts to gather "container sweat" that rains down on the cargo with a rise in temperature.  How does it affect the health of our goods? "Container sweat" is not to be taken lightly because slight neglect can mean a severe...

Since the invention of shipping boxes, the logistics industry has come up with a lot of different names for its products like shipping containers , cargo containers, conex, and portable storage containers. Shippers and even carrier companies are often seen bewildered with their different types. Many claims that there is no such difference between them and most of these terms are used as synonyms for each other. Well, to understand this, you need to travel back to history. Prior to the year 1940, there was no such existence of any containers. It was during the Korean and Vietnam war when standard size steel boxes known as CONEX box were developed with an intent to transport and store supply materials to soldiers at borders. It was then further reinvented by Malcolm McLean, an American transportation entrepreneur and widely started getting used for the transportation of heavy and large size goods from one location to another covering both domestic and international markets. From...

A portable storage container  is basically a large box you can rent and use to store your belongings and have them shipped to another location. Using portable containers offers a convenient, safe, and cost-effective solution for your relocation needs. Portable containers are big business these days in many countries. Anyone can purchase these containers at an affordable price, the price depends upon their size and density. The portable storage containers are handled by professionals who use specialized moving equipment and proven moving techniques to ensure the safety of your belongings.  The containers are very strong and completely insulated, so they provide the best possible protection against moisture, dust, dirt, and physical impact. You can use the portable   storage containers in Miami for storing your items if you need a temporary storage option for your belongings. Portable containers are used for storage or as temporary office space for in...

Cargo containers or shipping containers have seen phenomenal growth in their applications since they were first invented in the 1950s. As time went by, these containers, originally used for shipping, have gained novel and innovative applications such as storage, like office space, like restaurants, as make-shift offices and dwelling places and so on. As their applications grew, the shape, size, and make of these containers also began to evolve. All this led to a wide offering in terms of the choices available. Meanwhile, these choices also led to challenges for buyers With fewer choices available for buyers, it is easy for them to make buying decisions. The more the choices, the greater the confusion. If you are interested in buying a shipping container, you need to consider the following benefits and choices for making an informed decision. Benefits of a shipping container:  Primarily as shipping containers , they help a hassle-free and organized way of shipping...