Used shipping containers can be highly versatile and useful storage facilities for a variety of businesses and individuals. Whether you need temporary storage for seasonal inventory, or a tool shed for your home, shipping containers are a convenient and sturdy option. To keep your goods safe, there are a number of security measures you can take to lock down your shipping container.
One of the easiest ways of keeping the contents of your shipping container safe is to use a chain and padlock to lock your shipping container door. This is an inexpensive and effective method of both deterring and thwarting theft against your container.
Some shipping containers come with locking mechanisms already installed, making it even easier to lock your container with a key. When purchasing a shipping container, be sure to ask about whether the container comes with a lock.
If your container doesn’t have a lock, it is possible to install a lock on the container. This is a more expensive option than the padlock and chain option. A skilled locksmith can attach a locking device to the container, allowing you to access the container using a key or code.
Shipping containers may also come with lockable barrier seals that you can easily lock and unlock to gain access to the container.
Shipping containers are made from corrugated steel, making it very difficult for thieves to gain access to the container any other way than the door. By securing your container’s door, you secure the contents within.