Reusing shipping containers, what does that mean?

Reusing a shipping container is a term that we often hear and see, but what does reusing a container mean?

The reuse of a container can be viewed in various ways, such as a used container, Budget or Premium quality. Or you reuse a shipping container by converting it for another purpose.

Reuse used shipping containers

The used Budget and Premium shipping containers are no longer used by shipowners for the transport of goods, but these containers are repaired so that they can be reused for other purposes.

The Budget containers have been repaired so that they are guaranteed to be wind and watertight and can often be shipped once again, so they are also perfectly suitable for storage of goods.

The Premium shipping container is a used container that has been refurbished by us and provided with a new paint. As a result, this used container looks fresh again and can be used as a storage container for many years to come.

Converting a shipping container for reuse

When you are going to renovate a shipping container, it can of course also be said that you are reusing the shipping container, because you will be using the shipping container for a completely different purpose than what it was originally intended for.

Nowadays, the shipping container is popular and this is because people are now discovering that the shipping container forms the perfect base for many creative ideas. For example, after the necessary adjustments, the shipping container can be reused as a mobile bar, or a garden office, a pop-up store and much more.

The reason the shipping container is reused for many creative projects is because of its sturdy and robust construction, which forms the perfect basis. Shipping containers are coupled, stacked, walls are removed, windows, doors are placed, provided with new paint and much more. And despite these adjustments, the container remains sturdy and strong and sometimes only needs to be reinforced with a support beam.

In addition to the sturdy construction, the sturdy 'look' of the container is often the reason why this is chosen.

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