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The ‘Tesla of the canals’ – the all-electric cargo ship that is set to sail very soon

In the past year, we have seen some exciting advancements in shipping technology that are sure to set the standard for the future of the cargo industry. We have talked in the past about the eco-friendly benefits of the containers themselves, but we are now seeing a more environmentally minded approach to how we ship […]

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Back to basics: how to secure your shipping container

Shipping containers are used to transport items of all values across the world – whether that’s just a few cheap t shirts or a bulk shipment of expensive electronic equipment. It is this possibility of finding something valuable that makes containers so appetising for thieves. While containers are capable of withstanding extreme weather, frequent usage

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What is the price difference between a used and a new container?

So, you’ve decided that you want to buy a container. Perhaps you saw our blog on buying vs renting shipping containers, and you saw the many benefits there are to owning your very own container. Great news! However, you may want to know a little more about containers before making your final purchase. Containers can

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Can a container stop a bullet? Answering the big questions about shipping containers

Containers are widely renowned for their durability, and this is hardly surprising. Their primary function is to transport various goods across the globe, and these goods can often be very precious and expensive. Not only this, but shipping containers can be subject to extreme weather, and are specifically designed to protect the items they are

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A world without shipping containers: Could we cope?

What would we do without shipping containers? Shipping containers came about to transport precious cargo safely and securely over long distances, particularly overseas. They were built to be durable and resistant to the elements. Because of this, they are now relied upon to transport thousands of goods across the world every day. nnTheir specifically designed

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