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Tons of properties across America have ancillary storage sheds. For some of us, sheds are a space to get out of the house. For others, they’re an awesome vanity space to show off your tools, shop equipment, and sleek customizations that make for an enhanced working space. Or maybe, it’s simply the most practical way…

When people say “shipping container” most folks know exactly what they’re talking about, steel, interchangeable, 20 or 40-foot cargo containers. But standard shipping containers also have a variety of lesser-known names, or names that are really only recognized by professionals in the industry. Let’s break down some of the most common but ill-understood names for…

Shipping containers come in two major sizes – 20’ and 40’ – and a wide variety of colors. But beyond these slight differences, steel shipping containers are largely manufactured with the same materials and components as one another. Let’s break down the key shipping container materials and terminology you need to know if you are…

Today, we’re discussing the ins and outs of connecting or joining two shipping containers together. This 5 step “how-to” should give you enough information to understand what’s involved in the process.   *Please note that this blog does not address the building codes that may be applicable in your location. Before deciding to build a…

Many new businesses start by buying only the number of shipping containers they need – usually in groups of one to three. And while this might work as a way to cut down on short-term costs, we’re here to talk about the biggest savings associated with finding new and used shipping containers for sale cheap…

Shipping containers are ubiquitous parts of the shipping industry. More recently, shipping containers are being used as storage, habitable buildings and even as building material for larger structures, like restaurants or hotels. But shipping containers were not always the omnipresent cargo boxes that dominate the dockyards as they do today. In fact, shipping was handled…

Have you ever tried loading a shipping container using a tractor or piece of heavy machinery that won’t fit in the entryway? Or have you ever stored something in your cargo container that would be more quickly moved if you were able to access it with your forklift? You’re in luck, we think you’d benefit…

Shipping containers are tough, durable storage solutions that do a great job of keeping your stored items out of the harshest weather elements – rain, sleet, snow, and UV light exposure.  However, some of us want even more help controlling the inside temperature and conditions of our containers. Let’s talk about shipping container insulation, today.…

You’re loading a standard shipping container for the first or second time ever and after several hours of loading your heavy furniture and goods, you realize that you’ve made a mistake. You’ve poorly organized your container. You need to be able to access some of the pieces in the back more regularly than you initially…

You bought your brand new, shiny shipping container from ModuGo. It was the perfect experience. The container came promptly. It was delivered in the exact spot you scoped out and prepared utilizing our container site preparation overview.  Then, as you start loading it full of storage materials and valuable cargo, you realize that your location…

Shipping container homes and commercial structures such as restaurants and coffee shops are becoming popular all across the world. And while many newcomers to the shipping container construction movement believe that their almost modular frames are too confining for architects and designers, we’re here to show you some examples of just how unique and creative…

Shipping containers provide plenty of solutions to your storage and space obstacles – they can be homes, schools, restaurants, and fulfill their original purpose as some of the best long-term storage solutions in the world.  But sometimes we forget that their appeal and durability is aided by the heavy materials they’re constructed from and the…

Yeah, they are a type of quote on quote, “shipping container,” even though they don’t necessarily look it. And you most likely won’t be building your house with one of these. These specialized containers have open sides that allow for the easy loading and unloading of cargo. From their dimensions to their primary uses, let’s…

We get it. Steel shipping containers are no different than your other essential business assets and tools. And containers are a significant investment. Worth every penny? Yes. But due to their cost and their importance, we get this question all the time: “How long will my shipping container last me?” So whether they’re functioning as…

The quick answer is that your shipping container will hold 32.6 cubic meters or 1,172 cubic feet worth of material, but likely you will want to factor in room to maneuver stored materials. The key to using your 20 foot shipping container to its storage capacity potential is understanding how much it can actually fit…