After years in the industry, we’ve had our fair share of shipping containers. With this in mind, we wanted to bring things back to basics and write a blog post emphasizing the benefits of shipping containers. Before starting your next project, why not consider a shipping container? Shipping containers aren’t just limited to storage. Our…
At Universal Containers, we’ve supplied new and used shipping containers to homes and businesses across the UK for over 40 years so it’s safe to say that we’ve got the experience, knowledge and know-how to advise and deliver to your exact specification. We want you to love your container for whatever purpose it may be.…
Outdoor storage is essential for your home. The last thing you want is to have your household cupboards cluttered with gardening tools, DIY tools, not to mention the emergency chairs. To solve this storage problem, most people add a garden shed to the exterior of the property. However, it’s not always a savvy investment to…
So you need to hire a container? Moving home or office? Construction site needing temporary storage? Transporting goods from point A to point B? Event catering storage space needed? We can help! People don’t hire containers because they want…
Shipping containers are not just becoming popular – they ARE popular. You’ll have no doubt seen them around, perhaps without even noticing that that’s exactly what they are. Some might look like they did in their previous life – that is fit to transport cargo across the sea – whereas others have been drastically converted…
Special containers are exactly that – special. This isn’t due to the fact that they’re gold-plated or the likes (although that’d be a turn up for the books wouldn’t it!) No, what makes special containers “special” is the fact that they have been fabricated specifically for different purposes so that if you’re looking for a…
As always, our British summer flew in quicker than expected and we’re now working our way towards the winter months. With this in mind, it’s important to give your converted container the same care and attention throughout the colder periods of the year as it is when the sun is out too. Damage to shipping…
At Universal Containers, we offer a range of different sized containers, available either new or used, for storage, hire, sale and conversion. From 10ft right through to 40ft shipping containers, we’ve certainly got a container on site to suit everyone’s needs. Conversions range from corporate marketing suitable, to on-site facilities for temporary construction sites, right…
Shipping containers are much more versatile than you think. If you’re looking to buy a new or used shipping container, they come as they are. First, you would choose from either a 10ft, 20ft or 40ft container that’s fit for purpose but we can safely assume that you’d want to change your container in some…
The main use of the humble shipping container is for exactly that – shipping. Their sturdy and durable steel structures allow for the efficient transportation of goods across the globe. However, we’re in 2018 and we’re as innovative as ever. No longer is the shipping container JUST a shipping container anymore. We’re constantly approached with…