Types of Containers

Types of Containers

High Cube Containers

These containers are usually 9 foot by 6 foot, which is 3ft higher than a standard shipping container.

High cube containers are 1ft taller than a standard storage shipping container.

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    This additional height is useful for storing items that need more height or volume, rather than floor space for width. 

    Additional internal height allows high cube shipping containers to have better storage, so they can facilitate transportation of large or bulky cargo including secure storage of mini diggers and tall machinery. 

Tunnel Containers

Tunnel shipping containers have better internal access than a standard shipping container.

This type of container is good for people who want access to both ends of a container, for example, an office or bar conversion.

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    Tunnel containers typically have two sets of standard double-doors, which make it easier for these types of containers to be used as personnel bridges. Additionally, they are ideal for storage due to both sides of the container being open through two sets of double doors. Therefore, items can be loaded and seen from opposing ends, making it easier to add or remove items from in and out of the tunnel shipping container.

Tool Containers

 Our tool shipping containers are made of heavy-duty steel with a triple locking system, ensuring nobody has access unless expressly invited.

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    Every panel of our tool shipping container is made with steel that is thicker than standard, measuring at 3mm in thickness. The locking system on our tool shipping containers is a triple threat - there’s a locking bar with a catch for a padlock, a lockbox and lock with a bolt. A lot of people use containers when their garden shed is simply not secure enough to store valuables, which is why more people are using tool storage containers to store their prized possessions.

Open Top Containers

Open-top storage containers can be loaded and unloaded from the top by a crane. These types of containers are often used when items are too tall to fit in a standard storage container or are too difficult to fit through the end doors

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    The roof of an open top shipping container can come with a hard top or a soft top. A soft top is simply a tarpaulin cover but this only works when the cargo in question is not sticking up beyond the roofline. A hard top is a removable metal roof that allows for as much height as you need. 

Flat Rack Containers

Flat rack shipping containers are similar to standard storage shipping containers, but their basic structure is very different as they do not have any open sides and there is no roof.

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    They are usually the same size as standard shipping containers (20ft and 40ft lengths), however, flat rack containers have collapsible ends which are used to store and transport goods. 

    The collapsible sides are useful for transporting bulky cargo, such as vehicles or machinery. As they have no roof, have open sides and collapsible ends, they can be loaded with a crane, unlike standard storage containers.

Refrigerated Containers

Refrigerated containers are equipped with an electric cooling system which is insulated and therefore allows for products and items to be stored at a specific temperature.

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    Refrigerated containers can maintain temperatures below 0°C; they can also hold a temperature of up to 75°C. Of course, this depends on what the container is storing and what temperature it needs to be held at. Most refrigerated storage containers are made from durable aluminum T-rail, and come with lockable cargo doors, making for easy access and easy handling of forklift traffic. 

Shipping container sizes

CS Containers offers a wide range of shipping containers for you to buy or hire. We have a variety of sizes that can be customised to suit your personal or project needs. Click below to view our container sizes.

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Used shipping containers

CS Containers also offers used shipping containers. Used containers are less expensive than new ones and are made water and windproof. Get in touch with us today to find out more

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