After 30+ years in the intermodal industry and selling over 11,000 containers, we see buyers lose thousands on preventable mistakes every week. This guide walks you through the most expensive errors buyers make when purchasing cargo containers, organized into three...
Looking for shipping container modifications but worried about quality, timelines, or hidden broker markups? The container modification market has a problem: brokers who outsource work to unknown fabricators, creating uncertainty around pricing, quality control, and...
The best vehicle and auto parts storage option is a Cargo Worthy container with moisture control. A steel container keeps vehicles and parts protected from humidity, UV exposure, storms, and theft, while giving you on site access anytime you need it. For best results, add passive vents for airflow, use a dehumidifier sized for the container, and organize parts with wall mounted shelving so you can access inventory without blocking vehicle space.
That steel box sitting in your neighbor's backyard has traveled more than you ever will. The average shipping container logs over 500,000 miles during its working life, circling the Earth about 20 times before retiring to become somebody's storage unit or backyard...
Traditional farm buildings cost thousands to construct with timelines stretching 6-12 weeks. Shipping containers arrive in 7-12 days, cost $2,600-$3,600 delivered, and provide immediate weatherproof storage. Modern farmers across Florida and Georgia are discovering...
Last month, a Tampa contractor called us three weeks into his project. He'd rented a 20ft storage container for his 12-person crew. By week two, materials were stacking outside because nothing fit. The "savings" from choosing the smaller shipping container size cost...
Shipping container delivery involves three main steps: scheduling delivery 7-12 days after your order, preparing your site with proper access and level ground, and choosing a delivery method based on your space. Tilt-bed trucks are most common and need 12 feet of width and 60 feet of straight backing for 40ft containers, with 14 feet of overhead clearance.
Running a restaurant means constantly battling space constraints—from packed walk-in coolers to seasonal furniture cluttering your prep areas. Smart restaurant operators across Florida and Georgia have discovered that commercial cargo containers solve these storage headaches faster and more affordably than warehouse rentals or building additions, providing secure on-site storage with immediate access right on your property.
After delivering over 11,000 containers across Florida and Georgia since 2010, we’ve watched plenty of ventures succeed beyond expectations, and plenty more burn through capital on concepts that never had a chance. The difference usually comes down to understanding which applications actually generate revenue versus which ones just photograph well.
This guide covers 42 proven container business models organized by industry, from the reliable money-makers like construction site offices and secure tool storage, to higher-risk food service concepts that can work if you navigate the regulatory maze correctly.