What Makes a Wind and Watertight Container (WWT)?
WWT — The Most Misunderstood Container Term on the Internet You’ve found the perfect container listing. It’s not new, but it’s “WWT certified.”Great! Or… is it? Wind and watertight container? (WWT) is one of the most used — and misused — phrases in the shipping container world. It sounds technical, official, and reliable. But here’s […]
Shipping Containers for Garden Storage: Are They Worth It?
Why build another rickety shed when you could have a fortress at the bottom of your garden? Shipping Containers for Garden Storage: Traditional sheds are fine — until they start warping, leaking, or playing host to the local spider population. Garden storage should be secure, spacious, and above all, stress-free. Enter: the humble shipping container. […]
Modified Shipping Containers: What Are Your Options and Are They Worth It?
What Is a Modified Shipping Container? Modified shipping containers: In the simplest terms, a modified shipping container is a standard ISO container that’s been altered for a new purpose — usually beyond just storing stuff. Modifications range from minimal (like adding ventilation or a lockbox) to full-on transformations (think offices, bars, homes, or mobile labs). […]
The Ultimate Shipping Container Buyer’s Checklist
So, you’re thinking of buying a shipping container – but where do you even begin? It seems simple, right? Click, pay, delivered. But just like buying a car off eBay, if you don’t know what you’re looking at, you might end up with a leaky rust-bucket held together by sea salt and nostalgia. In this […]
Container Delivery Demystified: What You Need to Know Before It Arrives
The Day the Box Arrives — What Actually Happens? Container delivery is a unique beast. It’s not like waiting for an Amazon parcel — it’s a 36-tonne steel behemoth rolling towards your property. And whether you’re expecting it in a field, a construction site, or behind a retail unit, knowing what to expect makes all […]
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Shipping Container Size
First Things First — What size shipping container?: What Are the Standard Container Sizes? Let’s start with the basics. There are three main industry standard container sizes that you’ll find in most rental and sales catalogues: Container Size External Dimensions (L x W x H) Internal Dimensions (L x W x H) Approx. Capacity Use […]
Containerlift Netflix Road Movie
Some logistics jobs feel like they were lifted straight from a Netflix road movie — this was one of them! With 40ft shipping containers onboard, three of our drivers recently completed a truly epic project delivery to the southern coast of Morocco, deep into the Western Sahara, just 100km shy of the Mauritanian border. That’s […]
FORS Silver certification!
Containerlift has once again retained their FORS Silver certification! FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. Silver-level operators must meet strict vehicle safety standards, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Self-Loading Container Delivery
❓Why choose self-loading container delivery over a standard drop-off? If you’ve ever tried to organise the delivery of a shipping container, you’ve likely faced a barrage of jargon, delays, and an inconvenient game of “where do you want us to leave it?” But what if the container could be placed exactly where you need it […]
What Can You REALLY Fit in a 20 ft Shipping Container?
So, you’ve ordered a 20ft container—but how much will actually fit inside? 20ft shipping container capacity: You’ve picked the perfect-size steel box—20ft shipping container20ft long, trusty and compact. But now comes the million-pound question (well, maybe a few hundred): “What actually fits inside?” Is it enough space for that spare bedroom’s worth of stuff? Your […]
