For all of our ability to fly through the skies, the highest volume of cargo is still shipped by sea. It is the lifeblood of trade around the world and has been for centuries.
Shipping containers come in a range of standard sizes, with their length often quoted in feet. Most containers are the same width, and there are two common heights, a general purpose or high cube variant. More about that later.
International shipping makes up around 90% of the global trade in goods, transporting a vast variety of items around the world from port to port. We have collected data of the world's biggest container ships operating.
Shipping container homes have been on trend for a long time. But are they everything they are cracked up to be? And what do you need to know that they don't cover in Architectural Digest or Grand Designs?
Australia is renowned for its outdoor lifestyle, scorching hot summers and abundance of swimming pools. According to research, almost 2.7 million Australians live in a house with a swimming pool. But in a country of shrinking house blocks, the traditional backyard pool is losing out to lower cost, prefabricated and smaller options, like shipping container pools.
Considering an extension on your property? A Shipping Container Granny Flat is swiftly becoming a popular alternative to the traditional method to adding value to your property. We have collected all the information you need to take the next step.
A reefer container is a type of shipping container that maintains a regulated cool temperature through a mix of insulation and powered cooling, to hold temperature-sensitive cargo.
Shipping Container bars are swiftly becoming a popular option for operators to easily transport their business anywhere the wind takes them. Take a look at SCF's Shipping Container Bar Blog for inspiration for your next project.
From the back garden to commercial worksites, sheds are indispensable. Shipping container sheds combine the strength and portability of a shipping container with the quality design of a purpose-built shed.
The Australian rail network has a rich history dating back to 1850's and has changed the way Australian logistics operate. Dive into exploring more about Australian freight transport, who are the biggest operators, what is hauled and why we believe rail freight transport is so important.
Shipping containers changed the world of logistics, but their craftsmanship extends far beyond transport. Shipping container cafe conversions are smart, attractive, and accessible alternatives to traditional bricks and mortar.
The Headstone Project is a group of volunteers who work to identify soldiers in unmarked graves, and provide a headstone to commemorate their service in the first World War.
How much does a shipping container cost? It’s often the first question our customer service team receives, quickly followed by, ‘does that include shipping?’. We break down the hire and sale cost of common shipping containers.
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