Racking
Adding racking to a shipping container is a great way to optimise storage space, improve organisation, and enhance the usability of the container for various applications.
The addition of shelving inside a unit promotes the efficient storage of a wide range of contents including boxes, tools, machinery, documents, sports equipment and much more. Quick fit light duty racking or heavy-duty racking can be installed depending on the customer’s needs.
Benefits of Adding Racking to a Shipping Container
- Increased Storage Capacity: Racking systems allow you to make use of the container's vertical space, significantly increasing the amount of usable storage area. By organising items vertically, you can store more within the same footprint, maximising the container’s capacity.
- Organisation: Shelving helps categorise and organise items, making it easier to locate and retrieve them quickly. It keeps the container tidy by providing designated spaces for different items, reducing clutter and disorganisation.
- Inventory Management: Facilitates better inventory management, as items can be categorised and stored systematically. Racks make it easier to locate and retrieve desired items, saving time and effort.
- Enhanced Safety: Properly installed racking systems provide stable and secure storage, reducing the risk of items falling and causing injury. Vertical shelving reduces the need for bending, lifting, and other strenuous activities, promoting worker safety. Racking is attached to the container to minimise movement during transportation.
Why Install Racking in a Shipping Container?
Adding racking to a shipping container offers numerous benefits, making it a practical solution for optimising storage space and improving the organisation of stock.
By choosing the right type of racking system and ensuring proper maintenance, you can create an efficient, safe storage solution tailored to your specific needs.
Organised and accessible storage can streamline workflows, improving productivity and efficiency. It is a valuable investment for various applications, from personal storage to commercial use.
Our Latest Racking Container Projects
Our racking installations show what’s possible when a standard container is enhanced to better suit how you operate.
Using proven, durable base units, we carry out practical internal upgrades — installing robust racking systems designed to maximise storage capacity, improve organisation, and create more efficient, accessible container spaces across a wide range of applications.
30ft Racked Modification
A school in Middlesbrough needed a modified shipping container with substantial shelving to use as an extra storage area.
Northumbria Army Cadet Force
The non-profit youth organisation needed two modified shipping containers to store and transport equipment.
Voltalia
We converted a 40ft tunnel container into a fully functional workshop to support Voltalia’s on-site operations.
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