We were asked by a local hospital to provide several accommodation and storage units, earlier in the year. Many hospitals find themselves short on storage space, especially during surges in demand or during redevelopment phases. Most hospitals have occupied the sites they are on for many years, so in many cases, it may appear that all usable space on a hospital site has already been allocated. A shipping container can be the ideal solution for providing safe, secure and watertight storage. Although they are traditionally used for storage, we also convert shipping containers into offices and canteens. The Hospital…
RAAC in schools & the shipping containers solution
RAAC has been a big issue in the national news. Many municipal buildings in England were built with RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete), and it has become apparent that using this type of concrete may affect the safety and longevity of buildings. The problem – RAAC in schools Days before the school year started, many schools told parents that their children couldn’t begin the term as planned. There are serious concerns about the risk of collapse, so some schools in England have delayed the start of term. Shipping containers solutions Shipping container classrooms We have converted shipping containers into…
Charity & Sponsorship 2023
We at Billie Box pride ourselves on how we try to support the local community. We want to give something back, so with this in mind, we are support the following charities. Home-Start Suffolk The Moonlight Ball raised a whopping £30K for local families in need in Suffolk. Well done to all the team Home-Start charity volunteers support families with money worries, parenting worries and similar challenges with life as a family. The Bus Shelter We saw a Facebook urgent request for help from The Bus Shelter and immediately wanted to help. The Bus shelter help homeless people in…
How many containers fit on a ship?
It’ll come as no surprise to learn that shipping containers arrive by way of – you guessed it – ships! It’ll probably be no less of a surprise to discover that we are regularly asked, and Google is regularly asked, “Just how many containers fit on a ship?” If you were expecting a straightforward answer, we’re sorry to say that there isn’t one. Instead, the number of containers which fit on a ship will depend on a variety of factors that relate to both the ship and the containers themselves. To provide a more thorough explanation of this dynamic,…
FAQ – Can you deliver my container over grass or a field?
The answer to this is simply: No. Our vehicles are extremely heavy as they are fitted with a crane that is suitable to carry and lift an empty shipping container. The 20ft containers are delivered on a vehicle known as an ‘8 Wheeler’ which weighs in the region of 24.25T (including the weight of an empty 20ft container) and 40ft containers are delivered on an ‘Artic vehicle’ which weighs in the region of 34T (including the weight of an empty 40ft container). They do not have 4,6 or 8 wheel drive fitted and simply do not have the traction…
Moonlight Ball 2023 for Home-Start Suffolk
We are pleased to announce that Billie Box will be part of the Gold Sponsorship program for the Moonlight Ball 2023 in aid of Home-Start Suffolk. Home-Start in Suffolk are hosting their sixth fundraising Ball on Friday 19th May 23 at The Hangar, Milsoms Kesgrave Hall near Ipswich (Buy your tickets here). The Moonlight Ball is their charity’s biggest annual fundraising event, with all money raised going directly back into providing support for Suffolk families.Home-Start in Suffolk is the county’s largest family support charity. Our vision is that every child in Suffolk is given the best possible start in life because…
Shipping Containers: a buyer’s guide
Shipping containers are like a Swiss army knife, with a range of opportunities and possibilities they give you for storage. All you have to do is be creative! Why are shipping containers so perfect for storing your belongings? They are weatherproof and theft-proof, so you will never worry about sleeping with one eye open. Moreover, the container padlock is there for extra security. The sky is the limit with shipping containers. You can increase the options for physical retail space locations or simply have weatherproof and watertight protection for items for long-term secure storage. “Okay, I’ll just go ahead…
Billie Box is exhibiting at Saltex Nov-22
Billie Box will be attending Saltex 22 at the NEC, stand number J184. The team will be on hand to discuss your storage and container conversion requirements. Billie Box has been selling and renting shipping containers for over 10 years. Jane Billing started up the company in 2012. Matt Boyle (Jane’s partner) joined Jane in 2016 and Clare Hazelwood (Jane’s sister) joined the company early 2022. Clare joined the company to expand the service by offering Container conversions. Jane, Matt and Clare have over 55 years of combined knowledge. Jane and the team pride themselves on their friendly, knowledgeable…
Sponsorship for FFSC 2022/23
Billie Box are delighted to announce that they are sponsoring the following in 2022/23: Youth sailing at Felixstowe Ferry Billie Box are proud to sponsor Youth Sailing at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club for another year. For more information about Youth Sailing, have a look at the FFSC website. FFSC Safety boat called Carl Giles We are equally proud to continue sponsoring the FFSC’s safety boat, named Carl Giles after the well-known cartoonist. To read more about the boat and its namesake, read our blog post all about the FFSC safety boat from when we started sponsoring it in 2018.…
The largest container ship in the world
The Evergreen Ever Ace is currently the largest shipping container in the world. But how much do you know about this amazing ship? In this article, we’re going to share some interesting facts about the Ever Ace, and the container shipping industry as a whole. Why are container ships so important for global trade? Container ships are used to move cargo around the world. Because most goods are transported in shipping containers, the ships that move transport them between countries have to be large. A container ship can carry tens of thousands of containers at any one time. The…
