Offshore mini containers are excellent for transporting 8 tons or less of goods.At Container Company Aberdeen (CCA), a container specialist, mini containers are subject to all the standards that standard containers are subject to.Mini containers can either be offshore containers or storage containers.
Aberdeen Certifications
Mini containers need to be certified by Bureau VERITAS and come in different dimensions. All are 8 ton capacity or less. Containers are typically 2.29 meters high, 1.52 meters wide and 2.43 meters long. They are not all the same size however, and some are 6 ft, 8ft and 10ft long.
Containers need to be completely water tight and completely wind tight and capable of withstanding different environmental temperature ranges. This makes sure that your goods are safe from the elements. Buy or rent from a company that actually delivers and picks up the container. Renting is a better option if you only need temporary storage. You may want to have the container shipped while loaded because this can save you almost $ 2,000.
Specifications
All containers need to have a special lock cover fitted otherwise they can be broken into by a bold cutter.If the standard sized mini containers don’t quite fit in with what you are looking for, some companies can make one to your specifications.Containers are made from very strong durable material, usually high grade steel to ensure that the contents are always safe.
Shipping and handling
In the process of shipping and handling, containers are guaranteed to get bumped around and knocked around has to be of very high quality that does not flake easily and expose the steel to rust, some containers are even refrigerated.
Quality
The type of paint work that lasts offshore has to be of very high quality because of the humidity in the high seas. It is important to make sure that the paints have mechanical resistance, self finishing, anti discoloring, and anti graffiti.
Other Purposes
Some portable containers can serve other purposes. They can become your mobile office, for example. They are way cheaper than getting office space or warehouse space. There is a storage container designed for all types of clientele. Whether domestic, residential, health care or retail there is something for you.
Also, if you do not need a container for shipping, a container can morph into a mobile food canteen or a mobile health care unit if you want it to. Educational and other institutions can also use mini containers to serve their purposes.
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