Category: Shipping Containers

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Cheap shipping containers: What to watch out for

Cheap shipping containers: What to watch out for There are many companies offering ‘cheap shipping containers’ these days. These companies often have professional-looking websites, ‘five star reviews’ and an all-round legitimate appearance. However, their use of the word ‘cheap’ should send alarm bells ringing. There is a reason why companies offering certain goods and services can do so for a very low price: they often compromise on quality and service. When it comes to buying a shipping container – whether it’s for the storage of commercial or personal goods, for converting into an office or canteen, or for a…

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Rent a shipping container with a simple phone call

Rent a shipping container with a simple phone call Did you know that it’s actually very easy to hire a container from Billie Box? If you’ve never hired one before, or you’ve had trouble in the past, you might be unsure about future container hire. We’re here to show you how renting a container from Billie Box can be accomplished with a few simple steps, starting with a phone call. Reasons to rent a shipping container Are you renovating your home? Require storage space for your business? Hosting an event such as a festival or market? Whatever the reason,…

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Coronavirus and the Container Industry

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Coronavirus is affecting the UK in many ways. The market for shipping containers is not immune to the effect Coronavirus is having on the country. If you have read our article about buying new containers, you will know that our new containers are manufactured in China. The Coronavirus was originally discovered in China in January 2020. In February 2020 there were around 800,000 shipping containers sitting on Shanghai quay waiting to be loaded onto the ships. Due to the lack of workforce in Shanghai the ship loading has been severely delayed. This significant downturn has resulted in a much…

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Why it’s important to buy a container from a reputable source

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When we purchase an item such as a computer or a television, it’s a common habit to make sure that the retailer is reputable, especially if buying online, as you’ll likely be unable to inspect an item before you buy. After all, these are expensive products to replace if they break, or worse, never arrive from the website from which they were ordered. When it comes to buying a container for your business or home, this caution should be no different.  However, recent reports of ‘companies’ carrying out unlawful transactions indicate that consumers are being fooled into parting with…

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How to buy a shipping container

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Many people ask ‘How do I buy a shipping container’? Well, Billie Box can help you with that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RecrX7bLVEw First of all you need to find a friendly container company like Billie Box that will give a you a quote in a timely manner. Billie Box will ask you for the following information: What size shipping container would you like? 10ft, 20ft or 40ft Would you like to buy or hire? If you would like to buy, would you like New or Used? By the way we sell 20ft and 40ft in new or used condition and 10ft in new…

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Padlocks

When it comes to container padlocks, Billie Box supplies the ideal solution that fits perfectly into shipping container lock boxes. A hardened steel container stronghold padlock, it measures H:8cm x W:6.5cm x D:2.cm and has a shackle diameter of 1cm. With a 1.5cm space between the shackle and the body of the lock, this tried-and-tested solution provides all of the required security and is very easy to use. Complete with anti-bump and anti-pick capabilities, you can lock up and leave your container with every assurance that your belongings are fully secure. An industry standard product, the Squire WS75 has…

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An Introduction to Sea Containers

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Why buy a sea container? Sea containers (also known as ‘shipping containers’) are popular outside of the world of shipping and freight forwarding for many reasons; these strong, secure metal boxes have become extremely popular not only because of their strength, but also because of their durability. Containers are also available in a variety of sizes. You have probably seen sea containers being re-purposed as secure storage units, sheds and garages, and even chemical stores, but in reality these are only a handful of examples of the many functions these popular steel boxes can perform. What makes sea containers…

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How to level a shipping container

When you buy a shipping container for storage, you need to ensure it is sitting level. Here are the exact dimensions for each container. Just to highlight a 20ft container is not actually 20ft long. Checklist for how to level a shipping container 1. You need to ensure that the container is level, otherwise it will be difficult to open and shut the doors. It is just like hanging a window or door in a house, if the door or window frame is not straight then the door will not hang properly. 2. The container sits on its corners. 3. The…

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Business Crimes in the UK

We all know that Business Crimes exist, but do you know how many businesses are actually affected every year? Well, this infographic offers an insight into how many business crimes occurred during 2014. Infographic taken from the Home Office website. This shows that wholesale, retail, accommodation, food outlets, agriculture, forestry and fishing businesses need secure storage containers, just like the ones we sell and hire. The more your stock and belongings are locked up, the more likely you will not become part of these statistics. Business crimes can be reduced, by taking the correct measurements in order to deter…

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Absorpoles

Absorpoles for UK delivery ONLY In some circumstances, shipping containers can suffer from condensation. Shipping containers are particularly prone to condensation when situated in the open, where they might be subjected to the warmth of the sunshine during the day, and the cold of the elements during the night. Most condensation forms near the interior ceiling of shipping containers and can cause damage to whatever is being stored inside the container. Absorpoles are the answer to the problem of excess moisture in shipping containers. They absorb moisture and turn it into a harmless saline solution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCOu4ifRU1M Absorpole Installation Instructions…

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