Thursday 21 March 2013

Great deals on Ohio Cargo Containers!

If you're looking for a shipping container, cargo container, or storage container in Ohio or the Ohio Valley (Western PA, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio), the spring is the best time to do it.

There are multiple shipping and storage container auctions taking place in the coming months in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.

They'll be posted on ContainerAuction.com, and on this page you can read some tips about Ohio storage containers.


Tuesday 12 March 2013

Where Can I Find Cheap Shipping Containers in Colorado?

Storage and shipping containers in Colorado don't stick around long. There aren't a lot of cheap containers that pass through Denver, Colorado and when they do they're normally bought up by retailers in the Front Range. When shipping containers are available you need to be ready to move quickly on them and purchase them as they come on the market.

What types of shipping containers are available in Colorado, and where are they?

The most common shipping containers that stop in Colorado are 20' and 40' containers. Some are in "wind and water tight" condition, and others are in new/one trip condition Due to the geography and trade industries located in Colorado, the shipping containers are primarily available in the metro-Denver area. Occasionally, retail dealers will move them to Colorado Springs or Fort Collins. Finding a shipping container in the foot hills or Western Slope is much less common. If you're on the Western Slope of Colorado it may be easier, and less expensive, to reposition a shipping container from Salt Lake City, UT.

What are shipping containers used for in Colorado?

Shipping containers are used primarily for ranch, farm or job-site storage units. On the Western Slope, containers are often used for oil field storage, where they can be dropped near drilling platforms and used as a secure place to store equipment (note: if purchasing a used shipping container, you may need to buy a special bolt on lock box for shipping containers) Converting shipping containers into modular homes has increased in popularity over the recent years as designs have improved and off the grid housing has become more accepted.

Why are Shipping Containers Popular for Storage?

Shipping containers make great storage facilities because they're cheap and affordable, they set up quickly, often instantly depending on your needs, and they stand up well against the harsh sun, wind, rain and snow that can be common in part of Colorado.
Shipping containers can be repurposed for just about any use, and the quick changes of weather in Colorado, dry climate, and remote storage needs all benefit from this type of product. If you need help finding shipping containers in Colorado you can find them on ColoradoShippingContainers.com. ColoradoShippingContainers.com has a regular supply of containers and sells them at cheap, wholesale prices.

New Shipping Container vs. Used Shipping Container - Security Difference

One of the biggest differences between new and used shipping containers is the lack of a lock box.  Many new / one trip containers come factory equipped with a lock box, while a used container of any age rarely comes with a lock box.  The primary reason is cost, and shipping lines and leasing companies try to keep the container as strong and cheap as possible - afterall, they're going to be the ones using it for 10-12 years.

A lock box on a new shipping container is a great selling feature (along with the fresh paint, clean lines, and leather upholstery).  And having it installed at a factory in China is cheaper than having it installed at a depot in (Los Angeles, New York, Houston, [insert port/depot here].


That being said, if you've purchase a new or used shipping container that isn't equipped with a lock box, don't fret, they can be easily installed either at the depot on at your location.  Check this site if you're looking for more information on shipping container parts and bolt on lock boxes.

Monday 11 March 2013

Buy a Cheap Shipping Container in Texas

Everything’s bigger in Texas, and the deals on cheap shipping containers are no different. The shipping containers are Texas sized, not the cheap pole barns or back yard wooden sheds that you’ll find at the home depot. These are the Texas sized 20’ and 40’ containers that are big enough to park toys like ATVs, motorcycles, even all of your tack gear, and the cheapest shipping and storage containers can be found being sold at auction on ContainerAuction.com.

Hunting Lodge Shipping Container

If you’re looking for a storage unit for your ranch, or a sleeping shelter or cabin for your deer hunting lease, a shipping container is a great option. The structure installs quickly and easily, is wind and water tight, and it’s very secure. The inside can be modified with sleeping bunks or cots, kitchen equipment, or a fancy camp kitchen. If you position it properly you could build a deer stand on the top of it.

Oil Field Office or Storage Locker

There’s lots of valuable equipment used by oil fields, and it’s big an heavy to move from site to site. By dropping a 20’ or 40’ shipping container on-site, and giving it a bolt on container lock box means that your gear will be safe and secure until the next time that it’s needed. Shipping containers are designed for long term security, and a shipping container makes an excellent storage solution on a remote location.

Where to Buy Cheap Shipping Containers in Texas?

Shipping containers are the cheapest around major cities or ports. Dallas, Houston, and El Paso have some of the best deals on containers. In the metropolitan areas of these cities you can find new and used 20’ containers, 40’ containers, and 40’ high cube containers. The length of the containers is either 20’ or 40’, the width is always 8’ wide, and a standard container is 8’6” tall while a high cube container is 9’6” tall.
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You can find shipping container auctions throughout the Texas, the United States, and the World on ContainerAuction.com.