When you want to buy your shipping containers, you have the option to choose brand new shipping containers or used shipping containers. You can keep the upfront expenses low by choosing to buy used shipping containers. However, you need to be cautious while choosing your used shipping containers. Buying used shipping containers is different from buying used shipping containers. Here are some useful tips for buying your used shipping containers.

First of all, you need to check what is the percentage of savings you get by choosing used shipping containers rather than buying brand new shipping containers. Unlike buying brand new shipping containers, you cannot expect any standard price for used containers. The cost of used containers will depend on various factors such as the condition of the shipping container, any additional maintenance or repair work it may involve etc. So make sure you check with your supplier thoroughly about the status of the container and whether you will be use your container without any additional maintenance expenses.

Another factor that you should take into consideration while choosing your used containers is the availability of containers that match your specific requirements. If it is brand new shipping container, you will be able to find easily what you are looking for, on the other hand if it is used shipping container you need to be lucky enough to find a shipping container that matches your exact requirements.

You will need to choose the right supplier to buy your used shipping containers. It is important that the supplier you choose should be a reputed company so that you can get the highest quality shipping containers at the right prices. Just because you are buying used shipping containers it does not mean that you should end up with damaged containers or poor quality containers. It is therefore important to choose your supplier carefully so that you are not deceived by your supplier.

Before you place your orders check for all the available sizes and options with your supplier so that you can choose a container that matches your requirements the closest. So do not rush to place your orders before you have explored the options.

These are some of the basic factors that you should take into consideration when you are ordering your used shipping containers. Failing to pay attention to these basic factors may result in unnecessary frustration and money loss. If you do not choose your shipping containers carefully, you will end spending money on ongoing maintenance. You should also check whether your supplier enjoys good reputation for timely delivery and make sure that the shipping containers that you are ordering are in stock and that you need not have to wait for the stocks to be updated. When you are buying used shipping containers you need to check from where your shipping containers will be shipped because at times the containers may be still with the previous owner and you may have to ship the container from the previous owner directly. You need to take all such factors into consideration before you buy your used shipping containers.

Shipping containers offer excellent shipping solutions whereby large amounts of goods can be shipped from one place to another safely. Shipping containers are used in a wide range of situations today besides its original use for which they were created. Shipping containers are available in various sizes to suit various shipping needs. You will be able to find 10 feet, 20 feet and 40 feet containers in the market. Various shipping container accessories are also available in the market to enhance the storage options.

One of the common areas where shipping containers are effectively used is to meet storage needs. Shipping containers will protect your products extreme weather conditions and the elements of the earth. Shipping containers are used as a cost-effective storage option. You can store just about anything in shipping containers.

Storage containers are also used as site offices. Rather than building an office in your industrial site you can make use of portable shipping container offices. This will allow you to move your office to any location as you like. Moreover you can have spacious site offices for your operations. Portable site offices can be built fast and you can set up your office instantly without having to wait for several weeks for your offices to be constructed. Your shipping container site offices can be customized to meet your specific needs. You can create impressive offices in shipping containers. You can also find ready made shipping container offices for sale. You will be able to save a great deal of time and money by making use of readymade shipping container site offices.

Shipping containers are also used for accommodation purposes. You can create impressive portable accommodation using shipping containers. You will be able to create spacious living units that meet your varied accommodation needs. These accommodation units are replacing brick and mortar accommodations in many areas including site accommodation for the workers and supervisors. Shipping containers offer lot of flexibility in terms of creating self contained accommodation units. Layouts that fit your specific needs can be designed. To enhance the accommodation units, lot of accommodation accessories are available. These accommodation units are not only portable but they are also very cost effective.

As you can see shipping containers find wide range of applications in various areas. There are also special types of containers such as insulated containers, refrigerated containers, safety containers for shipping dangerous goods and more. You can choose to buy brand new shipping containers or used shipping containers based on your needs and budget. Irrespective of the nature of use and the type of shipping container you need, you should make sure to order your shipping containers from trusted dealers. Reputed dealers will supply you with durable containers that give excellent value for your money.

In case your need is of temporary nature, rather than looking for shipping containers for sale, you can look for shipping containers for rent. Go ahead and select the best shipping containers for sale or rent and have it customized with the help of experts in the industry.

Hoarding junk around the house is common in most families, and sometimes it’s hard to throw away things that are close to your heart – even though you will never use these items again. The more you collect the less storage space you have in your house, storage for items that you actually need. What about this for a solution, sea containers are great for storing items away from the house and are lockable so your goods are safe and secure. You can buy or hire a used container from us and it can be delivered directly to your door quickly and easily. There are many container sizes to choose from, depending on your needs. We also offer a back load removals service for all your self pack moving needs. PCS can deliver a storage container to your location, you pack it at your own pace, then we transport your storage container to your new destination – it’s that simple. For more information on our container products call Port Container Services on 1300 793 668 today!

Port Container Services have just restocked and have plenty of used storage containers for sale! If you’re looking for a used shipping container for sale or hire then give us a call. We have a number of refurbished 20′ shipping containers ready for delivery. Our cargo containers for sale can be delivered Australia wide, and at competitive prices. Hire a shipping container in June and receive FREE FREIGHT to the value of $200 (minimum 12 month hire period). Brand new 20′ shipping containers for hire from $70 per month. This offer wont last so call us today!

Have you heard about shipping container homes? There are approximately 250 million shipping containers, at any one time, up to 10% of that figure are actually not being used, sitting idle at docks. What if those empty shipping containers could be converted into temporary housing for disaster victims, or even for people in transition?

Shipping containers can be rapidly deployed and can withhold just about any natural disaster Mother Nature can throw at them. The planned shipping container homes are ‘green’ and are made of 85% re-manufactured/recycled materials. They can be shipped in a variety of ways, including railroad, 18-wheelers, air cargo transports, ships and even airlifted by helicopter. Each 40′ shipping container costs about 3K and another 15K to make liveable.

More and more is appearing regarding homes made of shipping containers. It is a great idea and while it has been around for a long time in many other countries, it is a relatively new thing here in Australia.

Shipping container homes are just that. Homes that look like homes, but the bones are shipping containers. There is currently a huge surplus of shipping containers in this country and this is a great opportunity to reuse them and save our natural resources.

Not just for resourceful squatters, shipping container conversions are taking the world by storm. Shipping container engineering bring efficiency, flexibility and affordability to innovative green buildings, from small vacation cabins to movable cafes, schools and skyscrapers.

So, what’s involved in buying, designing and building shipping container homes that are more than just art projects? Shipping container homes are a perfect example of thinking outside the box while living inside one, but thinking is one thing and doing is another. Careful planning is required before building and moving in. There are several fun and practical reasons to live in a shipping container home. First of all, it’s cheaper for a shipping container company to buy new shipping containers than to transport empty ones back to the origin, creating a stockpile of shipping containers in port areas that shipping container home builders in the right place at the right time can obtain for the right price.

Shipping containers are looking more and more viable for the small house and small living movement. Yearly, millions of shipping containers arrive in Australian ports, but only a portion of these containers ever leave our consumptive shores. For many companies, the cost of shipping empty containers back across seas for reuse exceeds that of purchasing new ones. Add to that our negative balance of trade, and empty shipping containers start piling up. Although the problem remains formidable, out of the box thinkers are coming up with great ways to make use of the hundreds of thousands of shipping containers that are literally stacking up around the world. As it turns out, with a little spiffing-up, used shipping containers are ideal building blocks for prefab homes, and their reuse can provide answers to environmental and social problems alike.

Portable Granny flats are a great addition to any home, and can increase the value of a home exponentially – That’s if you buy the right granny flat with over capitalising. Port Storage Container Services now have granny flats for sale at extremely affordable prices compared to your traditional granny flats that can be found on the market. There granny flats are prefabricated and can be modified to your specifications whatever your requirments are. But fist before we get into the details of what our portable granny flat is, we’ll first go into what granny flats are used for.

Granny flats are usually a seperate dwelling at a home that is fully self containered from the main house. A granny flat usually has a kitchenette, bathroom, bedroom and living area – all the facilites needed to live comfortably. People who are looking for a granny flat for sale usally want them for a teenages retreat area, accommodation of an elderly loved one, or a holiday unit on a vacant block of land. Though, commercial companies also use them for permanent or temporary accommodation for employees on worksites such as mining industries etc.

Port Container Services design and manufacture granny flats for sale from recycled storage containers. These storage containers are modified and converted into portable granny flats designed to the clients specifications. Each granny flat can be custom designed to suit there needs by giving the option of numerous granny flat accessories that can be installed into the granny flat. These granny flat accessories include doors and windows, kitchenette, ensuite, vents, whirlybirds, airconditioning, insulated walls, bulkhead partitioned walls, power and phone, lighting and many other accessories available. All you need to do is go to the Port Container Services website and fill in an instant granny flat quote ant they will send you a brochure and price guide on our granny flats for sale. Granny flats are usually built in 20′ and 40′ sizes, though we can design it to any size that is needed.

Once the granny flat has been order our container engineers will start development. Construction normally takes around 4 weeks to complete your granny flat for sale. Once completed we can arrange the delivery of your granny flat to be delivered to your location. Port container Services deliver Australia wide so we can deliver your granny flat where ever you are. Our 20′ granny flats are delivered via a tilt ray while our 40′ granny flats are delivered via side loader. If you have limited acces to your delivery site we can arrange deliver by Hiab transporter or crane.

Our granny flats for sale are build from high quality steel components that are guaranteed to last though the toughest conditions, you wont find a better product for the price. For more information got to our website for photos of our granny flats and fill in an obligation free granny flat quote. Port Container Services are a reputable company that have extremely competitive prices, if you find a product that is similar at a cheaper price give us a call and we’ll see if we can beat it.

Shipping containers are ideal for transporting or storing goods, and most people know of there existance and purpose, but what about shipping container modifications? Shipping container companies have had shipping containers for sale and hire for many years, but have just started experimenting in new shipping container products due to demand. This article will explain some of the modified shipping containers that are being manufactured to meet this demand.

What are shipping container conversions?

Shipping container conversions are new or used shipping containers that have been retro-fitted with additional shipping container accessories to improve functionality to the shipping container. These shipping container accessories include personnel doors, windows, air vents, whirleybirds, fixed desks, shelving, power and data cabling, air conditioners, kitchenettes, insulation….and many other storage container container accessories that are available upon request.

What modified shipping container products are available?

The most common modified shipping containers that you can find are site offices (also called site sheds), portable workshops, dangerous goods storage containers and accommodation units. These shipping container conversions are can be designed to the buyers specifications, so most of these shipping container modifications are unique in terms of layout though are installed with the same shipping container accessories. Below you can find more details about each individual modified shipping container product.

Site Offices - One of the most common shipping container conversions on the market is the site office (or site shed). Site offices are normally found on construction sites and used for a base for communications. Builders use them to organise there developments, meet with workers, use as a lunch room, and to store important documents on the work site. Site offices are normally powered with data cabling for communications outside the work site, and are usually fitted ith fixed desks and shelves, PA doors, windows and maybe an air conditioner. What’s great about site offices is that they are portable. Once construction has finished on a work site the site office can be loaded onto a truck and transported to the next construction site.

Accommodation Units - The main advantage of a accommodation unit container is that it can be delivered and inhabited immediately. Accommodation units can be setup practically anywhere as long as there is access for delivery. THe most practical uses for an accommodation unit is for temporary accommodation for mine workers, holiday homes in remote areas, granny flats for the elderly, and sustainable living fo container homes. The environmentally concious have welcomed the used of shipping container conversions to use as container homes as they are usually made from recycled products such as used shipping containers that have been refurbished to look new. Portable accommodation units can be fitted with doors and windows, vents and whirlybirds, ensuite and kitchenette, double bed or bunks, power and data cabling for phone and airconditioning plus additional accessories upon request.

Portable Workshops - Construction sites also use portable workshops for there builders to work from. They are normally fitted out with work benches, power outlets, shelving and additional side rollerdoors for easy access. Portable workshops are great for increasing production time and can be easily transported to the next constructed site when needed.

Dangerous Goods Storage Containers - Transporting and storing hazardous material can be dangerous, and because of strict laws that are now in place it is necessary to store these items in a dangerous goods storage container. These modified shipping containers are outfitted with an internal safety door handle, ventilation, bunded floor section (to allow for environmentally friendly waste disposal) and a lockable stainless steel valve for ensuring the safest and easy method of waste disposal.

The above Shipping container conversions can be constructed in three standard sizes – 10′ shipping containers, 20′ shipping containers and 40′ shipping containers. They can also be desiged to any other size upon request, though the above sizes are usually easier to get hold of.

For more information on shipping container modifications go to our shipping container website.

Moving house can be stressful and can cost you a small fortune in removalist fees, especially if you’re moving interstate, but now there is a cheaper alternative – Back Load Removals.

What is Shipping Container Removals?

Self Pack Moving is a cost effective way to transport the contents of your house at your own pace, the way you want it. Below are the steps you will need to take to organise your stress free, cost effective home relocation.

1. Firstly, Call Port Container Services and they will deliver your self moving storage container

2. You wil then pack your Shipping Container Removals container at your own leisure.

3. Once the Shipping Container Removals container has been packed and is ready for pick up give Port Container Services a call and they’ll come and collect the storage container.

4. We can then either store your Self Pack Moving container at one of our depots until you need it. Or we can deliver the Self Pack Moving container straight to your new home or business for unpacking again at your own leisure.

5. When your finished with the Back Load Removals container give us a call and we’ll come and pick it up.

It that easy with Self Pack Moving. Save time and money with Port Container Services.

What size is the Shipping Container Removals container?

A standard Back Load Removals containers are actually 20ft shipping containers that can hold approximately 37 cubic metres of furniture. You should easily fill the contents of a 2 – 3 bedroom house into one of Port Container Services Back Load Removals containers and will save you time and money compared to your tradition self moving services. 10ft and 40ft back load removals containers are also available.

For more information on Back Load Removals, go to the Port Container website and give them a call or submit a Shipping Container Removals quote enquiry.

Shipping containers are a practical solution to any storage problem. Most people don’t know that shipping containers are a safe and secure alternative to your traditional self storage container means. Port Container Services have shipping containers for sale and hire, at extremely competitive rates, and we can deliver your shipping container directly to your door. The benefits of having your own self storage shipping container will make you wonder why you haven’t thought about hiring a shipping container before. Not only is less then half the price of a standard self storage unit, our shipping containers give you double the space, our shipping containers are weather and vermin proof, our shipping containers are transportable, and best of all our shipping containers can be delivered to your site so you can access your belongings anytime when you want to.

We have a range of shipping container sizes to choose from. We have 10 foot containers for sale, 20 foot containers for sale and 40 foot containers for sale. You can also hire these shipping containers for long or short term periods. Once you have decided on what shipping container size you are after we can deliver it to your location.

So, if you’re looking for a self storage solution, think about using one of our secure shipping containers!

Port container sevices offers a door to door load yourself removals service that willl save you money. The service includes the container for as long you need. When you have finished packing your goods into your container you give Stevo or one of the other top blokes at PCS a call and they will ensure the trucky arives in a timely fashion. He will then take your goods directly to your new premises or store them untill you are ready. Tom is probably the best bloke to talk to in regards to your load yourself removals as he has had vast experience in many long distance and logisticaly complicated load yourself removal jobs.so give PCS a call and you will be supprised at the price.