Standard ISO shipping containers are built with two swing doors located on one short end. This provides a reliable and straightforward way to access the inside of the container. While this design works well for many uses, it isn’t always the most practical solution for every situation. However, ...

Pricing and Availability Influences Containers are a commodity, so they have always fluctuated in price and availability throughout the years. However, some trends tended to follow annual patterns, and some followed larger historical trends, making it somewhat easier to guess where the market was ...

So you have this great idea. You are going to transform a shipping container into a workshop, cabin, or even a cozy home. As you begin to visualize what your customized space will look like, you can already feel the excitement building. However, before you start cutting up a container and making ...

When looking for flexible container options, 40’ containers are the best option for various uses, buildings, modifications, and more. The 9’6” height with 40’ length is a great option when you want to insulate the interior or customize your container for a variety of projects and uses while still ...

Dreaming of Your Own Art Studio? Is your creativity bursting at the seams but your space can't keep up with your creations? If you’ve ever wished for a dedicated studio to bring your artistic visions to life, but your current home doesn’t have the room you need, a shipping container might be the ...

Depending on location and season, heavy rain - or even snow - can impact the delivery of shipping containers. Deliveries can be halted as a result of soaked, soft ground. That gets you thinking about what keeps shipping container floors dry and sturdy in different environments throughout the year. ...

If you are in the market for a shipping container, you are likely wondering whether you should buy new or used. Determining which is ideal will depend on many factors, ranging from availability, cost and preference. Find out more about making that choice in this blog: How to Choose the Right ...

OK, you’re thinking storage. Over easy, hold the hassles. What are the options? There’s that ready-to-assemble shed you saw at Home Depot … or that pole barn kit from something-dot-com … and those fiberglass storage units provided by the big national moving and storage company occasionally trucked ...

So you've finally found the perfect steel shipping container you've been looking for. The next big question is - how are you going to get it delivered? There are a few different options for having shipping containers delivered, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. In this blog, we'll ...

Shipping containers are extremely useful for many uses. They can be used for anything from storage to offices, houses, and businesses. If you can imagine it, it can probably be done! So, if you're considering a shipping container for storage, transporting or modifying for your next exciting ...

Per the namesake, you might think that shipping containers are used primarily for shipments. While this is true, 40’ and 20’ shipping containers are extremely versatile and are great for so much more. From home design and outdoor use to transporting goods and being used for entrepreneurial ...

When sending shipping containers overseas, it can be an anxiety-inducing event, especially if it’s your first time. You have to figure out where to start, who to involve, what you need to do to get started and that doesn’t even get into the paperwork or packing! There’s so much that goes into the ...

Shakespeare in Shipping Containers " Last weekend was the culmination of years of work to achieve his goal of watching Shakespeare from a container for Angus Vail, the force behind Container Globe. His goal wasn’t just to watch Shakespeare from any container, though. It is Angus's punk rock ...

Shipping containers have revolutionized the storage and shipment industry — and they are great for stacking. Like adult Legos, you can put them together in combinations that fit your needs. But there are a few things to consider when planning your container stacking to keep the process safe, ...

In other blogs, we have discussed the size of the container, how you want it delivered and whether you should put blocking under it. However, we have not discussed one of the most important things you should do before you get your container—prep your container delivery spot. In this blog we will ...

The Coolest Way to Relax This Summer What do you get when you take nature and e-bikes, add in some paddleboards if there is a lake nearby and put it all in a cool container? Electric Trails, an e-bike rental and sales company both on the North Shore of Minnesota and in the Minneapolis metro area. ...

Storage solutions are in high demand. Whether you are an individual with personal belongings to store, a business with a surplus of inventory or an excess company equipment, finding the right storage solution is increasingly important. There are several storage methods available that can meet these ...

Shipping containers can be used for a wide range of purposes, from storing items in one place to moving goods and materials from place to place (or continent to continent) and can be modified into a wide variety of structures. So, if you've been thinking about buying a shipping container for an ...

If you are using a shipping container for storage, it's likely that you have valuable items inside. Properly locking your container to ensure the security of these items is essential. If you're unsure about the best way to lock your container, we're here to guide you so you can rest easy knowing ...

Tornado Shelter Container with door that swings inside and opening on the side to check the weather. Before it is anchored to the ground. Mother Nature can be a powerful and unpredictable force, and one of her demonstrations is tornados. Tornados can wipe out entire cities in a matter of moments, ...

Whether you’re hoping to invest in a shipping container for your business or for your personal use, it’s not a decision that you make lightly. With loads of experience (See what we did there?) in the shipping container industry, our team at Super Cubes can help you learn everything there is to know ...