The entertainment sector is a growing part of Australian industry. Whether it’s concerts, festivals, sporting matches, film production or conferences and meetings, there are many occasions when the humble shipping container is the perfect solution. We’ll check out the best ways to make use of a wide variety of shipping containers, from off the shelf…
Whether we like to admit it or not, the corrections sector is a vital part of a functioning society. Crime and punishment have been part of Australia’s history since the first convicts were transferred to penal colonies in the 18th and 19th centuries. Fast forward a few hundred years and our prison populations (along with…
When it comes to the education sector, preschools, primary schools, high schools, technical institutes and universities are always seeking more space and modified shipping containers are the perfect solution for meeting these growth needs. Whether it’s temporary storage, or a full blown student village, second hand shipping containers can be modified and repurposed for virtually…
Second hand shipping containers are used for a wide variety of retail applications around the word. Modified shipping containers are the ideal way for retailers to create “pop up” stores in all sizes, from a “food truck” sized cafe, to a giant mall! Re:START Shipping Container Mall in Christchurch, New Zealand Much of Christchurch’s central…
Mining in Australia is one of our main primary industries and a significant contributor to the Australian economy. The mining sector employs around 2.2% of the Australian labour force, with the vast majority being based in more remote areas of the country away from traditional infrastructure. Modified Shipping Containers are the perfect solution for many…
Believe it or not, modified shipping containers were a military invention long before they started life as a core part of international, intermodal transportation of consumer goods. Starting with the Australian army in World War II, then later with the American Army, early types of shipping containers were used in the transportation of military items…
Purchasing shipping containers can be a major and confusing purchase for a small business owner. To ensure you make the right choice of shipping container for your budget, simply follow these simple steps to ensure you get the right shipping container for the right job, at the right price. 1) What is your budget? Do…
Accommodation and housing requirements increase worldwide In countries across the world societies are struggling for access to numerous resources, especially during natural disasters. Clean water, power, healthcare and housing are among the necessities that many facing extremely challenging living conditions go without on a daily basis. Fortunately the provision of emergency housing is being addressed…
Shipping Containers – The Backbone of Modern Trade: Pass by any working container port, anywhere in the world and you will immediately be struck by the sheer number of containers that are ready for loading onto ships bound for far shores or distribution to retailers, warehouses and industrial sites in the region. The site of…
What is the first thing you think of when storing your items somewhere long term? Usually its a storage company somewhere far a way with its hundreds of rooms, garage doors and cardboard boxes everywhere right? While storage companies can often be a great solution to your storage problems – they aren’t the only one….