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Oakland used shipping container
I recently purchased a used shipping container from a company called Mobi containers. We searched high and low for a reputable shipping container company and found one online I knew that I would eventually need a shipping container to use for storage. I was looking into purchasing a container for a couple of years now but could not afford it.
And with the economy being the way it is the prices have gone down and we were finally able to afford what we had been looking for.
We purchased a 40 foot steel cargo container. The used container was such a great investment it is used to store my extraneous items like tools, car parts etc.
My wife stores her personal items as well: sewing equipment, extra furniture that she is not quite ready to get rid of, and the list goes on. The shipping container that we purchased is grade “A” which means that there are no holes or leaks and it is wind and water tight. It came with vents at the top of the shipping container but for added security I purchased a lock box.
The container was delivered to my property and set exactly where I needed it. All we had to do was lay down railroad ties to get the container up off the ground. Shortly after it was delivered I painted it a midnight blue and added shelves for organization. My wife and I are very happy with it. I highly suggest using this company.
The staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable and I actually learned a lot from the advice they gave me concerning the purchase of my 40 foot steel shipping container. My name is Joe Black and I am a very satisfied customer I definitely suggest this company to anyone looking for a fair deal with no hassle.
Don’t be victim of theft on your property
You’re going to spend the day doing some yardwork, maybe put in some new shrubs, flowers, garden ornaments. It’s restful and it’s good getting close to the earth. Until you see that the door to your shed has been opened.
Where’s the mower? Where are the tools you’ve bought, perhaps one at a time since good implements can be spendy. Your fertilizer bags have holes and your garden ornaments are shattered. Some people have way too much time on their hands, and you’ve been vandalized.
What more can you do to protect your investments? A shipping container can be the answer. A 20’ steel cargo container that is 8.5’ tall and 8.0’ wide will offer you 1,360 cubic feet. This space will hold your garden tools and equipment in a safe and dry environment. But best of all, with the addition of a lockbox accessory which is welded right onto the double swing-doors, your cargo container will be the daunting deterrent to anyone wanting to steal your belongings.
You might think that the initial investment in obtaining your shipping container would be cost prohibitive. In reality it isn’t when considering how more expensive it would be to have to replace your stolen goods, with the chance it would happen again. A Grade A Class used steel cargo container would run around $1500.00 depending on your region. An additional $100.00 for welding on your steel lockbox and you’re all set.
Why hope that just a shed with a padlock or a hasp will protect the things you own? If you’re covered by homeowner’s, a thief will only help raise premiums. But a good, used storage container will provide you with years of service, doing what it does best. Protecting your investment.
Polystyrene Shipping Containers
The polystyrene shipping container is almost like a cooler. These insulated shipping containers are a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive goods such as food, flowers, medicines, and chemicals or even dry ice. As part of the cold chain these polystyrene shipping containers help maintain products temperature for freshness and efficacy. This in not an ocean going steel cargo container with insulation as many may have thought. See description below.
Molded Expanded Polystyrene Shipping Containers (E.P.S. Boxes) E.P.S. foam is economical, durable, lightweight, C.F.C. free and recyclable, ideal for domestic and high volume shipments. They also feature airtight locking lids for a snug fit. Some are designed for single use while others are returnable for reuse. Available in many sizes; custom sizes are available to fit your product. If you are in need of this product I would recommend a Google search of polystyrene shipping containers. From the list of vendors available to choose from you should be able to make your pick.
If you are in search of an ocean going cargo container for storage Google: portable storage rentals, cargo box, cargo container, cargo trailers, storage shed, self storage, mobile storage, office trailer, used storage containers, used shipping containers.
Used Sea Cans for storage !!!!!!
What you need to know……Used Sea Cans aka portable shipping containers are a very cost effective way to get extra storage space. You typically see them resting outside by homes, offices, worksites, apartment complexes and your local retail stores, construction job sites, manufacturing plants, and government industries. They are used to store excess inventory, records, spare parts, supplies, seasonal decorations, tools, equipment, vehicles and even portable offices. You can turn a used sea can into almost anything your mind desires with a little imagination, money and hard work.
When used sea cans are “retired” meaning taken off line they are now bought, sold, and traded for many purposes including military use. Depending on your purpose one of the newly retired used sea cans may be just what you are looking for. You can purchase a used sea container in almost any major city throughout the nation and the companies who sale them usually always handle the delivery and can set up modifications too.
The used sea can is constructed of 14guage corrugated steel and the bottom is solid steel cross members with a poly marine grade flooring on top, the entrance is the back that consists of two swing doors that open out, these doors also have seals to keep it air tight and locks on both doors on the exterior to prevent theft of the items inside. Most all companies who sale them offer guarantees of wind & water tight or waterproofing and wind resistance. The standard storage container is 40′ft in length x 8′ in width and weighs apx. 4,800 pounds, but are available in smaller and larger sizes.
What we take into consideration:
- What will you use your used sea can for?
- How many do you need?
- What do you need for length & width requirements?
- What type of door do you need?
- What is your estimated budget?
· Do you have any other special requirements for your storage container?
For more information on used sea cans Google the articles below. I have found these articles to be quite interesting and informative!!!
Storage Containers 101
This article details the history and benefits of the storage container industry. (Source: Wikipedia)
This article details the history and benefits of the storage container industry. (Source: Wikipedia)
The Intermodal Container FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about the use of intermodal containers. (Source: Ernest H Robl)
Answers to frequently asked questions about the use of intermodal containers. (Source: Ernest H Robl)
Looking for used sea cans search Google for: portable storage rentals, cargo box, cargo container, cargo trailers, metal container, metal storage container, storage shed, self storage, mobile storage container, office trailer, public storage container, used storage containers, used shipping containers, steel container, storage container & storage trailer.
Need a storage container for more than just “storage”? Want a shop? An office? There are many modifications you can do to make your cargo container customized to your needs.
Maybe you’ll need an extra access door for loading pallets into your shipping container. From 36’ entry doors to roll-up doors in 4’widths to 8’ widths, your loading could be made easy and efficient. Sliding doors from 8’ tall and 5’ and 10’ in width are also available.
How about lighting? If your cargo container will store documents or products that will be retrieved during the day, you can purchase electrical packages individualized to the size of your shipping container. Don’t want to go electrical? You have choices for skylights and windows. Both will flood your cargo container with natural light that is efficient and comfortable to work in.
Another consideration is ventilation. Normally you don’t have to worry about condensation. However, if you cargo container will rest in a region that gets terrifically hot during the day, and very cold at night, you might find condensation has built up inside the unit. Not a good thing to happen if you’re storing clothing or furniture. In this case, the perfect plan is to install ventilation. You can have anything from a couple of louvered vents which are placed at opposite sides of the cargo container, or turbine vents on the roof. These large turbine vents (or whirlibirds), spin with the breeze to keep a current of air going through the inside of the shipping container.
If your shipping container is going to do service as an office for your small company, you might need partition walls in either steel or wood. Shelving with brackets are also available for storing those important documents, paperwork and books or small, office appliances.
Whatever your modification needs, a ready supply of accessories can be yours. Shipping containers can be customized to suit your taste and your wallet. From lockboxes for added security, to windows, doors and walls, whatever you could want is readily available to meet our wants.
TO ORDERING CARGO CONTAINERS
When it comes to purchasing your cargo container, and particularly if you’re a first time buyer, go over your options thoroughly to make sure your steel container will give you the best bang for your buck.
Will you be needing a storage container for your household belongings? Are you going to need dry and secure protection for your valuables? Maybe you’re considering a storage container to use simply for gardening tools and equipment. If you’re a school, you might feel that a shipping container would be perfect for storing athletic equipment or the many props and costumes used by the theatre arts department. The possibilities of cargo container ownership are endless, so it’s well-worth the time to spend on how your cargo container will best suit your needs.
Next on your list of options should be the issue of space. Would a 40’ cargo container be worth it to you instead of a pair of 20’ storage containers? Do you have some land where it wouldn’t matter how long the shipping container is? What about access to the site in question? Can a truck easily pull onto your property so the cargo container can be placed exactly where you’ll need it? These questions are important in whether or not the size you are hoping for will actually be able to be delivered. Often a site is considered unsuitable for delivery if the terrain is too hilly, unlevel, steep, a mixture of deep, sandy loam and clay, or if there are 90 degree turns that the driver would need to make. If these cases are present, then it won’t matter what size the cargo container is. It just won’t be able to get delivered, and that cold be a costly mistake.
Once you’ve gone over the options available to you, your storage container can be outfitted with customized accessories to make it “yours”. You have a myriad of add-ons at your disposal, and knowledgeable shipping container specialists who have years of experience in container know-how. Need doors? They can tell you the best ones to fit your needs. Want shelving? Lights? Need more ventilation? Container sales can answer all of your questions.
A cargo container is an investment that will work for many years in keeping your items save and secure. A little time in going over the best ways it will fill that job will lead to many years of storage container ownership.
Decisions can sometimes be difficult to make
Decisions can sometimes be difficult to make. Just like deciding what to have for dinner or when should you wash the car, buying something as abstract as a storage container can be a task to be reckoned with. When it comes to finding the perfect place for your belongings, you don’t really have too many choices to decide on. Should it be a storage container? A storage facility? Your house?
You can store things in your own home, which will cut down your own living space considerably. You can find a rental facility where row upon row of identical garage-like units are waiting to be filled with your things. These are often miles from your home with a waiting line to get into the main driveway to your space. Or, you can vow to never, ever buy more than you use. Nice thought. Not practical.
Next in deciding what form of storage you’ll end up with is the question do I rent? Do I lease? Do I buy? If the storage you’re considering is something you might want to own for the long haul, you of course buy. If you need storage for only 30 to 90 days because your new house won’t be ready, then you would rent. If however your financial situation is such that you need storage for a lengthier amount of time, say 6 months or more, you might want to consider leasing your space.
Typical monthly rates for self-storage units can run $45 - $55 per month on a 5’ x 5’ unit, $80 - $175.00 per month on a 10’ x 15’ unit, or over $200 per month for a 10’ x 20’ unit. But this isn’t the only amount you should expect to pay. Very often you should consider a lockbox which isn’t furnished by the self-storage office, and extra insurance for damaged or stolen items, also not supplied by the company you decide on. Some simple math will total your rent upwards to $2400 per year, depending on the size you need. Frankly, I don’t know of anyone who can get by with only a 5’ x 5’ unit.
Now, if you have the room, a cargo container might be your best option. With the standard 20’ shipping container being the smallest, up to the grand 53’ steel container, you’ll see that purchasing your storage container can save you in the long run. With some prices starting as low as $1300 in some areas, to a high of $2500 for a good, Grade A shipping container that is leak free without holes, you can have your own steel container for nearly the same price of a rented self-storage after the first year. Bigger, less money, and you own it. Nothing is better than that.
Shipping Containers !!!!
These shipping containers are one of the most wonderful cost effective methods of storage you can get. A few years back I was in need of storage here on my property and it seemed like a large amount of money to add on some where, not to mention a lot of hassle with permits and general contractors. A neighbor of mine was looking through some advertisements and found these giant metal shipping containers. I talked with my grandchildren and my grandson actually new what these were and said it would be a great idea, I started calling the ads and he checked online and we found a company that was more than happy to help. The gentleman from the shipping container company answered all my questions and the price seemed very cost effective. My only worry was being conned; as they requested payment up front. He reassured me there would be no problem and I could call as often as I liked. Of course this made me feel a lot better.
After a fews days of debate I called 1-866-396-8672 and placed the order it only took a moment of my time and within a week I heard from their dispatch to set up the delivery of my shipping container. I ordered a 40ft high cube shipping container. When it arrived I was amazed at how large it was; wow. It was a big ugly metal shipping container and it was all he said it would be. He told me that these were retired shipping containers that were used to haul goods across the oceans and it may have some surface rust and it may smell like it has been near the water. I was very happy and I called and told him so. So the days after we cleaned and painted the shipping container and put some flowers by it and it looked great. It has been 3 years and I love my shipping container and believe me I filled it up with lots of my junk that I just can’t bear to get rid of!
New/Used Sea Containers for storage vs. PODS Containers
Convenience
PODS & Sea Containers for storage both deliver right to your door and the seller does all the driving.
Flexibility
PODS is designed around your schedule, pack at your own pace and use our container for as long as you want.
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Sea Containers for storage is also delivered at your leisure. The plus is you keep it and do with what you want when you want.
Security and Safety
With the PODS you lock it and keep the only key. You won’t have to risk damage by moving your things multiple times. Our lift keeps things level, load at ground level, no ramps!
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As for the sea containers you provide the lock and you can put locks on both doors and for added security you can add a lock box to cover the lock so no one can cut it off.
Affordable
PODS is the same affordable price for 1 day or 30 and there are no hidden fees. Also, you get the convenience and flexibility of PODS at no extra charge!
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Using the sea containers for storage is a one time fee! You go over the delivery acceptance and make the purchase for the sea container the sea container is delivered right to your property and placed right on the ground in the location you have picked. There are no hidden fee’s as well and the retired sea container is now all yours.
Control
With PODS and the sea containers, you have control of your belongings, everything is done on your schedule. And no one has access to your things but you.
About PODS Portable Storage Containers
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What are your containers made from?
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PODS containers are made of a steel frame with specially designed, aluminum skin panels. The top is a translucent durable polymer material that allows ambient light to pass through and illuminate the inside of the container. Plus, there is a light-weight steel roll up door.
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Sea Containers are constructed of 14guage corrugated steel, very solid. The bottom is solid steel cross beams with a poly marine grade hardwood floor and has two swing doors that open out; each door has two locking rods that can support pad locks.
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Are containers water-proof?
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PODS containers are weather-resistant. The construction has been designed to withstand 110 mph winds when partially filled.
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Sea Containers for storage are sold either “as is” meaning some damages or you can purchase the standard stock sea containers that are wind and water tight. Keep in mind these bad boys are built to with stand the high winds and water of the oceans and still keep the goods the sea container safe secure and dry.
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How is PODS different from other moving and storage options?
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PODS brings the container to you. You load and unload at your own pace. PODZILLA’s innovative design keeps the contents level as the container is gently loaded and unloaded onto the delivery truck. No strenuous lifting putting your possessions into a truck. PODZILLA’s advanced hydraulics simply and securely raise the PODS container with your belongings onto the PODS’ truck. If needed, we store the container in one of our secure Storage Centers.
THE SALE OF CARGO CONTAINERS!
I have worked in the storage industry for a few years now and I love the service I provide to my customers. I get to talk to people all over the nation, and I hear their many ideas on what they have in store for their shipping container. The process of getting a shipping container is usually painless. The only problem I have seen is when you are looking for a container and you go online what do you call it? I am now going to give you a list to Google and see what you find…..
Metal shipping containers, shipping containers, cargo containers, freight containers, storage containers, metal buildings, sea trains, metal boxes, used ocean containers, portable storage, ship containers, steel bins, conex boxes, bins or containers, and as you can see the list can go on and on.
As you are surfing through the internet you will find a few companies that always come up when you enter these names. The BuyerZone & Mobile 360 these companies will help you to get quotes from the leading shipping container companies. You fill in the blanks and they forward your quote requests to the top players in the industry and your area and then you can await the response via email or phone. The names that pop up are shipping container sales companies such as; American Steel Cargo Containers, Conex Containers, West Coast Containers, William Scotsman, Mobile Mini, Containers USA, California Containers, Containers.com, TRS Containers, Global Logistics Group and so on. All of these companies have there own product lines and their own pricing that tends to vary on the location.
When you are getting your information to make your purchase make sure ask about the total price to make sure there are no hidden fee’s and ask if tax is included in the total if applicable. The other important factors are the condition of the shipping container (get it in writing when possible) and verify that the size you choose will work for the location as far as getting the shipping container where you want and the drop location. Most all companies will deliver with some sort of a tilt service; this means the trailer will tilt in the air so make sure your site can handle the weight of the truck and shipping container that there are no trees or power lines over head.
When the shipping container arrives inspect the container to make sure it is what you expected to buy. Open & shut both the doors and walk through the inside as well as around the exterior if all checks out thank the driver and accept the paper work. If there is something wrong have the driver wait while you call the company you purchased from. This is very important because with most all companies once the driver is gone the container is yours and your problem.
I am not going to disclose what shipping container company I work for as my intentions are to help with the general purchase of a shipping container. I will tell you how ever that all the companies I have mentioned are real companies with real products to deliver. I have sold many shipping containers for storage nation wide and have given many quotes and referred future customers to other companies for price comparison and this is what I have learned.