Tag: 40ft container

40ft long x 8ft wide x 8ft 6in high container.  It has double doors on one 8ft end only. 

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Can I Put a Shipping Container on My Driveway? Everything You Need to Know

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So many customers ask us if they can put a shipping container on their driveway. Shipping containers for storage are becoming more popular, in particular with the private house owner, when they are extending their house, doing a new build on their land or re-build of their home.  Legal considerations The local authorities may well require the homeowner to apply for planning permission. Please see our planning permission blog post for more information. Our vehicles are not allowed to be on a national highway while offloading a container. You would need to seek permission from the local highways department…

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Do Shipping Containers Require Planning Permission in the UK?

We are asked many times whether a shipping container requires planning permission.  The answer is often no, but some councils have different rules when it comes to planning permission.  In short, we recommend you speak to your local planning department for advice.  What is planning permission? It is formal permission from a local authority for the erection or alteration of buildings or a similar development. For more information, the Government has a website to find out all about planning. When is planning permission required? There are many factors to consider when requesting planning consent; the following (not an exhaustive…

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Efficient Container Swapping: A Guide for On-Site Exchanges

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It is important to understand container swapping procedures to keep your personnel safe and ensure our driver can be on and off your site in good time. The logistics are straightforward but the procedure is time-consuming and needs plenty of space to be carried out. We have been supplying shipping containers for nearly 15 years and our transport guys are extremely experienced when it comes to loading and unloading shipping containers from their HIAB vehicles. Understanding the Process All our containers are delivered and offloaded using a HIAB vehicle. HIAB is a brand name and all our transport companies…

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Shipping Container Rental in the UK: Everything You Need to Know

It is important to choose the right container rental partner with the expertise and knowledge to guide you through the container rental process. Billie Box has been trading for over 12 years now and we offer 20ft and 40ft containers on a rental basis.  Renting a shipping container from Billie Box in the UK is one of the easiest things you can do. By renting a container you keep your costs down to a minimum and our whole package is like a Plug-in-and-go set-up. Billie Box knows what they are doing when it comes to renting out shipping containers.…

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From Factory to Property: Managing Scratches on Delivered New Shipping Containers

New (One Trip – used once) shipping containers can often have scratched paintwork due to the following reasons: Handling of the container from the Factory to the port in China Lifting from the Port to Ship Lifting from the Ship to Port Lifting within the container depots Lifting on and off trucks at site The Reality of Handling  Normally, it can take anything up to 6 months for a new container to be built and delivered to our UK container depots. Sadly, containers are not wrapped up in cotton wool (we would love that, but that would cost loads…

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Your Guide to Using Shipping Containers on Your Property

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Are you considering a shipping container for your property?  Here is a list of things to consider when deciding on your shipping container for storage or a facility – for example, a portable office. Planning permission: Containers are temporary structures and can be moved at any time with the correct equipment. However, some councils have their own definition of a shipping container; for example, it could be considered a building and therefore a permanent fixture requiring planning permission. Neighbours: Sometimes the neighbours feel a shipping container isn’t aesthetically pleasing and can be an eyesore.  Vehicular access via A and…

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January 2024 Container Hire Offer

���� JANUARY CONTAINER HIRE SPECIALS Kick-off 2024 with our unbeatable deals on container hire! Whether you need extra storage space for your business or a temporary shelter for your project, rely on us for the perfect solution! MAKE YOUR MOVE, MAKE IT HAPPEN! Remember, each container is: Clean Secure Weatherproof Inspected by professionals No more mess, no more stress! Keep your belongings safe and organized by starting the year off right with our reliable container hires! Don’t wait until it’s too late! Contact us NOW on 0800 121 7388! Call us for your free quote today!

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More Facts about Shipping containers

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The Box that transformed the World…. On the 26th April 1956, a crane lifted 58 aluminium truck bodies aboard an aging tanker ship moored in Newark, New Jersey. 5 days later the ‘Ideal-X’ sailed into Houston, where 58 trucks waited to take on the metal boxes and haul them to their destinations. This was the beginning of a revolution. Before the shipping container, transporting goods was very expensive…. The container made shipping cheap and by doing so changed the shape of the world economy. The humble shipping container is not the part that is so important, it is what…

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FAQ – Can you deliver my container over grass or a field?

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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…

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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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