In a bold move to transform disaster relief logistics, Conexwest has rolled out a dedicated delivery service for modified shipping containers, engineered to function as emergency shelters, clinics and supply hubs. These units are primed for deployment to governments and humanitarian agencies needing turnkey infrastructure in crisis zones.
What It Is & How It Works
- Conexwest offers ready-to-go containers in 10-ft, 20-ft and 40-ft sizes, pre-equipped (before leaving the yard) with essentials like insulation, electrical systems, HVAC, and interior finishes.
- Their logistics network includes tilt-bed trucks for tight access, side-lifters for stacking, and crane trucks for precise placement—even over obstacles in disaster zones.
- Lead times and delivery windows are designed for emergencies: Conexwest commits to a 2-hour arrival window prior to dispatch in many cases.
Why Containers Are Useful in Disaster Zones
These steel modules aren’t just boxes—they’re practical tools when conventional infrastructure is damaged or destroyed:
- Rapid infrastructure: In the aftermath of events like earthquakes, storms, or floods, containers arrive faster than building new structures.
- Multi-functionality: They can serve as medical clinics, temporary housing, sanitation units, command centres, or secure supply storage.
- Proven track record: Containers have been used in past crises—Hurricane Katrina, the Nepal earthquake—to provide immediate, durable shelter or logistics capacity.
“We’re providing disaster response teams and government agencies with infrastructure capacity exactly when and where they need it—without waiting for new builds.”
— Conexwest press release statement
In a bold move to transform disaster relief logistics, Conexwest has rolled out a dedicated delivery service for modified shipping containers, engineered to function as emergency shelters, clinics and supply hubs. These units are primed for deployment to governments and humanitarian agencies needing turnkey infrastructure in crisis zones.
What It Is & How It Works
- Conexwest offers ready-to-go containers in 10-ft, 20-ft and 40-ft sizes, pre-equipped (before leaving the yard) with essentials like insulation, electrical systems, HVAC, and interior finishes.
- Their logistics network includes tilt-bed trucks for tight access, side-lifters for stacking, and crane trucks for precise placement—even over obstacles in disaster zones.
- Lead times and delivery windows are designed for emergencies: Conexwest commits to a 2-hour arrival window prior to dispatch in many cases.
Why Containers Are Useful in Disaster Zones
These steel modules aren’t just boxes—they’re practical tools when conventional infrastructure is damaged or destroyed:
- Rapid infrastructure: In the aftermath of events like earthquakes, storms, or floods, containers arrive faster than building new structures.
- Multi-functionality: They can serve as medical clinics, temporary housing, sanitation units, command centres, or secure supply storage.
- Proven track record: Containers have been used in past crises—Hurricane Katrina, the Nepal earthquake—to provide immediate, durable shelter or logistics capacity.
