Secure, Spacious, and Affordable: The Advantages of Shipping Containers

Shipping containers are more than just storage vessels for long-distance ocean transport. As metal boxes, they come in handy in numerous situations, especially when you want to solve storage and space issues. 

Shipping containers are large by design. This spaciousness means most people and businesses can store all their possessions in one place. 

Shipping containers are useful for numerous storage problems. For example, you could use them to keep your furniture safe while you move. You could also leverage them for decluttering (if you own a messy home) or for business purposes. 

Units are also useful if you want to save space. They slash the room you require considerably, allowing you to repurpose parts of your home or business premises when needed. For example, you can use storage units as offices or work-site HQs. 

This guide explores the various benefits of shipping containers and the storage options. We discuss their long-term value and how they can meet different needs. 

Security Benefits

Storage containers offer various security benefits that conventional storage (say, in a shed) simply doesn’t have. 

Hard To Break Into

The primary benefit of shipping containers is that they are hard to break into. Most are made of 10mm-thick solid toughened steel all around, meaning that specialist equipment and a lot of time is required to gain unauthorised entry. Manufacturers deliberately construct containers this way to protect products during shipping, but it is also advantageous for individuals and regular businesses. 

Containers also have secure locking mechanisms that you can upgrade. These are made of reinforced materials and inserted into the shipping container walls at multiple locking points to make forced entry much more challenging. 

TEU’s containers include a hasp, a protective cowl, and a heavy-duty padlock to ensure secure contents at all times. Units are 100% weatherproof, meaning that whatever the weather does, nothing can get through. 

Spacious Storage Options

Shipping containers from TEU are available in different sizes for different needs. Every container has the same cross-section but varies in length. 

10-foot containers are the shortest and are ideal for individuals with limited space and modest storage needs. Customers mostly use them for personal belongings, tools or equipment. The size is practical and compact, making them easy to keep on driveways or areas with limited space. 

20-foot shipping containers strike a balance between storage and convenience, making them among the most popular choices. These containers are 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8.5 feet tall and are suitable for businesses wanting to store stock or machinery or homeowners looking for space for vehicles and furniture. For most people, this is the go-to option.

Finally, 40-foot containers are available. These are much larger and offer unmatched capacity. 

40-foot containers are best for industries storing heavy equipment and bulk materials. They are also useful for oversized goods stored lengthways. 

For individuals and homeowners, 40-foot containers are also sometimes useful for storing an entire household’s worth of possessions for relocations. These are handy when leaving an old home without a new one lined up. 

Affordability & Cost Savings

Shipping containers are more affordable compared to traditional storage units. Because of this, TEU offers affordable pricing, cutting expenses significantly for individuals and businesses. 

Traditional storage units come with conventional monthly rental fees and sometimes limited access and hidden costs. Most people are surprised when they learn how expensive this option can be, sometimes equivalent to renting a small flat. 

By contrast, TEU containers are less pricey. Part of the reason for this is that they can sit on your property and provide services. Unlike with storage facilities, you aren’t paying for the use of the land or the upkeep. 

Furthermore, you avoid inconveniences. With TEU shipping containers, you’re no longer tied to the storage facility’s opening times. You can access your belongings whenever you want. 

As such, the long-term value for businesses and individuals is exceptional. Companies can store inventory and equipment without renting a warehouse, while homeowners can keep vehicles and furniture out of the way until they need them. Shipping containers are a one-time purchase that keeps on giving for many years. 

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