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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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: Delivery Overhead: Safety First Our HIAB vehicles and operators WILL NOT offload anything underneath or over any overhead cables. This …
New (One Trip – used once) shipping containers can often have scratched paintwork due to the following reasons: 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 …
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. The Versatility of Shipping Containers Navigating Legal Requirements Containers are “a temporary structure and as such can be moved with the …
If you are finding it difficult to work out how much you should pay for a 20ft container, read on. 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. Condition of …
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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 …
