Types of Used Containers Available for Sale in the UK Market

Posted by clevelandcontainers on September 9th, 2014

When you are in the market for used containers, you need to determine the kind of cargo unit that your project, business, or construction requires. Laying down your requirements can make your search easier and much more organized.  

Container units form an integral part of the shipping industry, transport, and trade, and they come in all sorts of forms and sizes in order to accommodate and protect different products that require transfer from one part of the world to another. Container units vary in structure, dimension, materials, and construction. Some are designed to meet international standards, while others may not. This is why it is important to examine the type of cargo container you wish to purchase, whether business or your own personal use.

Here are the general types of containers for sale in the UK:

Dry storage container – Dry storage container units are the most commonly used out of all shipping containers. They typically come in 10, 20, and 40-ft sizes, and are ideal for shipping and storing dry goods and materials,

Flat rack container – Flat rack containers have collapsible sides. They are basic in design and have folding sides so they can be turned into a flat rack for easier shipping of different kinds of goods.

Open-top container – An open-top container is a convertible type of container in which the top can be completely removed so that materials and goods of any height can be accommodated.

Tunnel container – A tunnel container unit has doors on both ends for quick loading and unloading of goods.

Open-side storage container –  Open-side storage containers have doors that can be converted into completely open sides to make a wider room for loading and unloading of materials.

Double-doors container – Containers with double doors, are much like open-side units that allow for wider room for loading and unloading goods. They are often made out of steel or iron, and come in standardized sizes (20ft and 40ft).

Refrigerated containers – Temperature regulated shipping containers are also commonly used for perishable and temperature-sensitive goods. These containers are likewise available in the used container market at very reasonable prices, if you know where to look.

To find out which type is best for your requirements, talk to an expert representative from a trusted shipping container store. They can help you find new and used cargo containers for your needs and budget.

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.

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