Norwich Backs Bold New Vision: 80-Unit Container Park Planned at St Saviours Yard
What do you do when a major city development project risks leaving local traders in limbo? You think outside the box—literally. In a creative twist that’s becoming more common in urban regeneration circles, Norwich is embracing shipping containers as the answer. Plans have been submitted for St Saviours Yard, an 80-unit container park proposed for […]
The Container Shipping Market: Is the Tide Finally Turning?
Why has the container shipping industry been riding waves of chaos for so long—and is calmer water finally ahead? The global container shipping market has had a rollercoaster decade. From COVID-19 port closures and post-pandemic bottlenecks to geopolitical disruptions, overcapacity, and volatile demand—it’s been one long headache for shippers, carriers, and port authorities alike. But […]
Container Freight Futures Rise Following Trump-Xi Trade Truce
Market optimism climbs as the world’s two largest economies press pause on tariffs In a move that’s rippling across the global logistics landscape, container freight futures have edged higher after a temporary trade truce was struck between the United States and China. The development has sparked renewed optimism within the shipping industry, with forward-looking indicators […]
Blackpool’s Bold New Bite: Shipping Container Street Food Hub Gets Go-Ahead Despite Objections
Southbeach Streetfood to bring flavour, flair, and fresh jobs to the iconic promenade A bold new chapter in Blackpool’s culinary and cultural offering is about to be written. Plans for a shipping container-based food and drink venue on the town’s seafront have officially been given the green light—despite stirring up a fair bit of local […]
From Containers to Comfort: How This Couple Built a Dream Home (and Future Rental) from Shipping Crates
When life gave them shipping delays and zoning headaches, they built a dream home—and a plan B In the heart of Texas Hill Country, nestled between scrubland and wild sunsets, Lexi and Diego Newkirk did something bold. The couple turned a pair of steel shipping containers into a fully customised, mortgage-free home—with short-term rental income […]
FLEXHab: The Compact Lunar Habitat That’s Shaping Life on the Moon
Could the future of Moon living really begin inside a recycled shipping container? In an extraordinary blend of science fiction and pragmatic engineering, SAGA Space Architects have introduced FLEXHab—a full-scale lunar habitat simulator designed to help European astronauts prepare for the realities of off-Earth living. Developed in close partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) […]
The Nook Tiny house: Compact Container Living for Under $40K
Is downsizing the new luxury? The Nook might just make you think so. In an era where housing affordability and sustainability are at the forefront of many minds, the Nook emerges as a compelling solution. Crafted by Custom Container Living, this ultra-compact tiny house reimagines a 20-foot shipping container into a minimalist yet functional home […]
Bonnie’s Artisan Sandwiches: The Star of Caerphilly’s Container Market Revival
Can an artisan sandwich brand in a shipping container market revitalise a high street? Caerphilly thinks so. The humble sandwich is getting a serious gourmet glow-up in Caerphilly — and it’s all thanks to Bonnie’s, the artisan sandwich brand launched at the heart of the town’s bold new shipping container market, Ffos Caerffili. Led by […]
ESA’s FLEXHab: Pioneering Lunar Habitat Simulation
In a groundbreaking initiative, the European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled the FLEXHab, a state-of-the-art lunar habitat simulator designed to prepare astronauts for future missions to the Moon. Constructed within a repurposed 40-foot high-cube shipping container, FLEXHab represents a fusion of sustainable design and advanced space research. A Terrestrial Gateway to Lunar Living Located at […]
Pop, Fizz, Clink: Salisbury’s Park Gets a Shipping Container Drinks Hub
Can a refurbished steel box filled with fizzy drinks really change your park experience? Salisbury’s about to find out. Forget your flat flask of lukewarm tea or the mad dash to the nearest petrol station — Salisbury’s looking to quench your thirst in style. A newly repurposed shipping container, now a sleek beverage kiosk, is […]
