Managers and engineers continue to find innovative uses for shipping containers in a variety of industries. Commonly spotted on sea-going vessels and big trucks, 20 and 40-foot shipping containers are also popping up in construction, emergency management and other applications. Some storage companies are now renting shipping containers as portable storage facilities. Here’s a look at some of the advantages storage companies can gain from using shipping containers:
– Portable. Shipping containers are easily portable and can be trucked to customer sites fairly easily. Because of their shape, they’re also easy for cranes or other devices to lift if they’re needed for use on rooftops.
– Affordable. Shipping containers are cheap and easy to obtain. Because they’re inexpensive, they’re also easy to replace if needed.
– Durable. Shipping containers, often made of corrugated steel or other tough materials, can handle considerable abuse and remain functional. For areas where conditions are rough, shipping containers make ideal temporary rental storage.
– Availability. As long as international commerce is happening, there will be a supply of shipping containers. Because some shipping companies will always want to get rid of excess containers, chances are their prices will remain affordable.
– Popular. As the shipping container becomes a symbol of the DIY movement, as more people use them as homebuilding material and for other purposes, shipping containers are acquiring a positive public perception, akin to that of the Volkswagen in the 1970s.
People like shipping containers, and by adding them to your business, you can tap into that popularity.