Transport Your Stuff Safely with 40ft Storage Containers

Posted by clevelandcontainers on October 8th, 2014

Storage containers have long been used to securely transport and ship different commercial goods and items overseas. As early as the mid 20^th century, shipping containers, otherwise known as intermodal containers, sea cans ( totally America phrase ) , or freight containers have been used carry all kinds of products from one overseas location to another. The term intermodal indicates that these containers can safely be transported using different types and modes of transport, from trucks to cargo ships, trucks to rail, and even aircrafts.

To prioritize the safety of carrying huge containers overseas, a convention was created back in 1972 to address security and safety issues. Together, the 1972 Convention for Safe Containers (established by the UN and the IMO or the International Maritime Organization) created a standard for international safety for shipping and cargo companies as well as storage container manufacturers to conform to.

There are many different types of shipping and storage containers available in the market, each built for specific purposes. Some storage containers are temperature controlled, such as refrigerated containers, which are designed to safely transport perishable goods as well as products that require storage in stable, temperature-controlled environments. There are also open top containers, which are designed for transporting bulk cargo and different types of heavy equipment. When liquids are in question, tank containers can be used to safely and efficiently hold volumes of liquid materials (often hazardous chemicals) in for transport.

The 40-foot storage and shipping container is the most standard size used for moving products overseas or across international borders. These containers are large enough to hold as much as 1,850 to 2,200 cubic feet of volume. They can at least move a large 2 to 5 bedroom household or an entire family vehicle with some household items. Even 40foot shipping containers come in a variety of types, ranging from dry box containers to high cubes, and open-tops, all of which serve varying purposes.

These containers differ in construction style and in payload. The most common material used for shipping containers is high-grade corten (not stainless) steel, which can withstand different elements to ensure quality and durability. When searching for high-grade storage containers for your shipment, storage, or construction needs, choose a company that offers a wide variety of shipping containers to accommodate your needs. Find a provider that has depots across the UK to save on transport costs come delivery time. The best shipping container manufacturers offer made-to-order as well as recycling, and rental services.

About the Author:

This article is written by Karen Wentworth, consultant for Cleveland Containers, who specialize in offering shipping containers in UK. Cleveland Containers is one-stop shop for your entire container related needs whether buying or hiring is the right solution for your storage requirement. They also give their buyer a facility of providing a bespoke size container tailored to your specific requirements and can normally be delivered in 7 working days.