What are the benefits of buying a used Shipping Container?

Used Shipping Contianers

• Do used shipping containers keep your personal affects safe?

  A used shipping container will provide all the same benefits as a new container and keep your possessions dry and safe from theft if locked correctly.

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• Do used shipping containers leak?

  Any structure constructed with steel is inevitably susceptible to corrosion. Shipping Containers generally corrode in the roof before the side walls as this is where water can pool. If a container is not correctly maintained, it will eventually experience roof corrosion and leak.

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• Do I need to make any special arrangements for placing the container on the ground?

  Containers are designed to sit on their four corner posts, so the only essential requirement is that the ground is firm and level to prevent twisting of the doors, this is known as racking and can only be correct by re lifting the container and placing it back down again.
  
  If the container is going to remain in a static position for an extended period, we do recommend putting a paving sized block (concrete or treated timber) under each corner to allow for airflow under the container.

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• Do I need a level surface to sit the container?

  Container Traders highly recommend placing shipping containers level, to ensure easy opening of the doors - if your container is not level there could be too much weight on the hinges which will affect the easy opening of the doors. At the same time, we recommend the containers should be sitting off the ground on level blocks (say sleeper logs for example) to allow air flow through the floor and air circulation around the container.

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• Does my used shipping container need to be certified?

  Only if you require the container to travel via rail or sea. If the used shipping container is going to be static (remain in one place) then the answer is "no".

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• How do I maintain my used Shipping Container?

  Used Shipping Containers require minimal maintenance, although there is a requirement to regular check the roof for water pooling and damp leaf build up & check for any corrosion starting to form. If you have corrosion forming this will eventually causing leaking so its best to remove this and apply rust kill to the area.

  The door hinges will also require regular greasing to ensure they do not cease.

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• What thickness is the container flooring?

  Shipping Container flooring is 28mm thick and built to withstand a high volume of forklift traffic Shipping Container flooring is 28mm thick and built to withstand a high volume of forklift traffic

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• What is the depth of a shipping container corrugation?

  The standard side wall corrugation of a shipping container is (25mm) 1 inch.

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• What is the depth of the shipping container front wall corrugation?

  The corrugation depth of the front wall (opposite the containers two back doors) is 2 inches (50mm).

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• What steel is utilised to manufacture Shipping Containers?

  Shipping Containers are manufactured with Corten Steel. Corten Steel is a special steel blend that enables it to form water resistant layer of rust when the container is dented or scratched.

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• What are the benefits of buying a used Shipping Container?

  Used Shipping Containers are cheaper than new Shipping Containers with all the same functionalities. If you are on a budget and need a secure dry storage solution a used Shipping Container is the ideal option.

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• Can Used Shipping Containers be modified?

  All Shipping Containers can be modified, although we recommend considering the additional investment in a New Shipping Container as they are straight unbent walls and will present a lot better once fitted out.

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• Do Used Shipping Containers retain their value for resale?

  Yes, in fact Shipping Container prices fluctuate yearly, thus dependant on when you buy and when you resell your container in some instances you can get more than what you paid for the container.

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• How do you get odours out of Used Shipping Containers?

  The best way to remove odours from the containers is to remove the containers content, sweep the container clean and wash the container internally with septic odour control substance. Once you have completed, leave the container open for a day or two to completely dry and the odour should be gone.

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• Do shipping containers rust?

  Yes, Shipping containers are constructed from Corten steel, which is an alloy of iron and is susceptible to rust. Although marine grade steel has anti-corrosive properties, when faced with the harsh environments of the salt air rust will eventually occur.

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• What are the dimensions of the Shipping Container forklift Tyne pockets?

  The Tyne pockets are 360mm wide x 150mm high.

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