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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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How to Ensure You’re Buying from a Reputable Container Company

It is important that you find the best reputable container company available. Have you ever heard of the expression “Buy cheap, buy twice”? It means that if you go for the cheaper option, then often the quality of the goods is not good enough, they can often break and will not be fit for purpose. If that happens then you often have to buy the same product again to replace the broken or poor quality one.  This problem can cause you wasted time, money and potential headaches. Research into the container companies you wish to use is crucial and…

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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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Mastering Container Logistics: Expert Tips for Delivery, Ground Work and Stacking

Safety is essential when taking delivery of a container (or containers) on your site. Here is how to master container logistics with expert tips for delivery, groundwork and stacking. There are many questions to consider: Do you have overhead cables above the area you wish to take delivery of your containers? What is the ground like where the driver has to drive and the final resting place for the containers? Are there any manhole covers where the vehicle and/or container has to be positioned? Are you expecting the containers to be stacked? Delivery Overhead: Safety First Our HIAB vehicles…

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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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How much should I pay for a 20’ shipping container?

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Many of you are probably finding it difficult to work out how much you should pay for a 20ft container. With our expert knowledge (nearly 60 years of combined container experience) we are here to give you some guidance. There are many factors that contribute to the price of a 20’ shipping container. Material costs – Again if material costs such as Cor-ten steel and plywood are low, then the build cost will be lower and equally if the material costs are higher the build cost will be increased in prices. Labour rates – Around  90% of all the…

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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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