This is a question we get asked all the time, here at Gap Containers.
Is it better to rent or buy? The truth is; it depends on your specific requirements and circumstances. In some situations, the best option is to hire a shipping container, either on a short or long-term basis.
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Shipping container accidents are very common. In fact, it’s estimated that around 1000 containers are lost at sea every year. Not only does this lead to significant financial losses, it can be extremely dangerous for both people and marine life – and, in most cases, it’s caused by incorrect loading.
Before
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About to build a flat pack container for the first time?
It’s a lot easier than you might think. They come with everything you need to ‘do-it-yourself’ and, with the help of a friend, they can be up-and-running in less than an hour. Online, you’ll find countless tutorial videos, which are
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Repurposing is a big trend at the moment. To help cut back on waste, objects that were designed for one purpose are being modified to create something completely different.
Shipping containers are no exception to this. Yes, they may have been originally designed to transport goods across the world. But, thanks
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For the last few years, innovators have been breaking the boundaries of food production, by growing crops and plants – not in soil – but in recycled shipping containers. It’s called hydroponic farming. And, in our opinion, it’s a fantastic idea. Here we take a closer look at hydroponics in
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