The Complete Guide to Acquiring a Shipping Container Through Containerlift
The Complete Guide to Acquiring a Shipping Container Through Containerlift Your All-Inclusive Source for Shipping Containers Across the United Kingdom When it comes to sourcing shipping containers, look no further than Containerlift. With a network of distribution points strategically located throughout the UK, we simplify the often complex process of obtaining a shipping container, […]
The Comprehensive Guide to the 10 Advantages of Utilising Shipping Containers for Haulage
The Comprehensive Guide to the 10 Advantages of Utilising Shipping Containers for Haulage Shipping containers serve as the backbone of global trade, facilitating the shipment, storage, and handling of a diverse range of goods. While there are various methods for transporting goods both nationally and internationally, shipping containers remain the predominant choice for haulage. In […]
Stadium Seating Made From Shipping Containers
Revolutionising Stadium Seating with Shipping Containers: A Game-Changer in Cost, Convenience, and Durability There is no end to the innovative ideas of how shipping containers can be used. In 2005, Containerlift worked on a project with a designer who incorporated mobile, demountable grandstands into shipping container units. Using Containerlift’s sidelifters, the shipping container units were […]
The Panama Canal: A Monumental Feat of Engineering, History, and Geopolitical Intrigue
The Panama Canal: A Monumental Feat of Engineering, History, and Geopolitical Intrigue Introduction The Panama Canal, a 50-mile (80-km) waterway that serves as a conduit between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is not just an engineering marvel but a living, breathing entity with a rich tapestry of history, geopolitics, and human endeavour. It has been […]
How Many Containers Are Lost At Sea? An Examination
How Many Containers Are Lost At Sea? An Examination Introduction: In today’s globalised world, the strength and efficiency of shipping networks are crucial to ensuring the smooth flow of goods across countries and continents. But with the vast expanse of the ocean comes inherent risks and challenges. An ever-pressing question emerges from the depths of […]
Behind the Scenes: The Life of a Container Ship
Behind the Scenes: The Life of a Container Shiple: Introduction: Container ships, the giants of the seas, play a crucial role in the global transportation network, moving goods across vast distances and connecting economies. In this article, we explore the fascinating life of a container ship, from its crew and time at sea to the […]
Re-envisioning the Supply Chain: Women at the Helm
Re-envisioning the Supply Chain: Women at the Helm Parisa Sadrzadeh, SVP for SMB Product and Tech at Flexport, humorously but aptly claims that this is the “most appealing job on the planet.” For aspiring women leaders intrigued by the profiles of successful CEOs, Sadrzadeh advises a thorough examination of their career trajectories, which often include […]
See inside a 958-foot cargo ship
See inside a 958-foot cargo ship, from the crew’s living quarters to the massive engine room A merchant mariner captured life at sea on a video tour of a Maersk container ship. The video shows the everyday life of cargo ship crew as they spend months at sea. Second mate Bryan Boyle said workers celebrate […]
Creating a B&B container home
Creating a B&B container home In this video I answer the most asked question throughout the build which is “How much does it cost?” The Pacific Bin is a vacation rental located in Sultan, Washington built from 5 shipping containers. Want to know how much it cost to build?
A Deep Dive Into The World’s 5 Busiest Shipping Routes: The Lifeblood of Global Trade
In a globalized world, shipping routes serve as the critical veins and arteries of the international trade system. They ferry multitudes of container ships, brimming with goods, across the world. These bustling routes, when disrupted, can cause significant backlogs, highlighting their irreplaceable role in global commerce. But among all the routes, some shoulder the heaviest […]
