How Shipping Containers Are Reshaping Urban Vertical Farming
Could a recycled shipping container supply your salad—in the heart of a city? This isn’t sci-fi: it’s modern agriculture inside a 20‑ or 40‑foot container. Outfitted with hydroponics, LED lights, sensory controls, and vertical racks, these farms bring fresh greens to urban streets, rooftops, schools, and markets—without a soil patch in sight. Why Use Shipping […]
India Showcases ‘Made in India’ Shipping Containers from Bhavnagar Hub
How is India moving from container importer to manufacturer? Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, joined by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State Nimuben Bambhaniya, recently visited Aawadkrupa Plastomech Pvt. Ltd. in Bhavnagar, Gujarat—one of the first facilities producing fully manufactured shipping containers in India as part of the country’s “Make in India” […]
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 […]
Locals Oppose 20‑Container Storage Development on Midgham’s A4
How has a shipping container storage plan along Bath Road triggered uproar in rural Midgham? Residents of Midgham are raising concerns after planning permission was sought to retain four existing shipping containers and add another 20 units at The Nurseries on Bath Road. Sixteen formal objections cite worries over noise, light pollution, and inappropriate development […]
How a Shipping Container Brewery Still Fizzes in East London
Ever wondered how beer brewed in a shipping container became a Dalston sensation? Meet 40FT Brewery, based in a converted carpark in East London. Since 2015, founders have been crafting award-winning beer from a pair of stacked 20‑ft shipping containers. Despite limited real estate and a short lease, the brewery expanded organically—adding containers, a taproom, […]
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 […]
