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How containers keep your goods safe during transit?

  Shipping containers  are regularly exposed to the elements, surviving constant attack from saltwater and differing climates around the globe. Because of this, they're constructed with corten steel, known for its structural and anti-corrosive properties, and painted with hard-wearing marine-grade paint for long-term protection. On top of that, the corrugated walls provide stability and strength in order to withstand heavy use during transportation.  Shipping container sizes Shipping and storage containers come in a range of sizes. Here are the popular dimensions for 8, 10, 20, and 40-foot units, which includes their exterior and inside length, width, and height. When selecting a container for your cargo, constantly test the inside height, width, and size for most house optimisation. 8-foot (2.42m) standard container dimensions Also known as mini cubes, these are the smallest containers available for shipping. In terms of size, they are comparable to an average garden she...

Different Shipping Container Delivery Options

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There are a few different ways that Shipping Containers can be delivered. The first one we will mention is the most common method for container delivery, and that is tilt-bed delivery. A tilt bed delivery is the most popular and widely used way to deliver your shipping container. The type of truck used can either be a straight truck, a pickup truck such as Ford F350s, or a tractor-trailer combo. The truck will back into the place where you want your container, and then the trailer will basically flip down, and a small lift will essentially lower one end of the container to the ground. Next, the truck will pull forward as the lift lowers the other container end. So your container is basically slid to the ground, right where you want it. This makes for a fast and easy delivery.   The tilt bed truck and trailer combo is the next most used method to deliver shipping containers. It can deliver up to 45’ in length or a combination thereof. First, the truck is backed up to where you’...