News & Blog
Keep up to date with the latest company news and read our interesting and informative blogs discussing all aspects of the shipping container industry.
From our useful guides on container maintenance, conversions, and best practice, to our latest company announcements, we’ve got plenty of reading material for you to delve into and learn a thing or two from.
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Why Hiring Shipping Containers is Beneficial for Your Business
Hiring shipping containers for your business instead of purchasing them outright can be a flexible and sustainable option to reduce risk and protect finances.
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Chatterbox #11: Planning Permission for Self Storage
If you want to know more about gaining planning permission for your container self storage site, Emily Temple from ET Planning has got you covered!
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How Many Pallets Can You Fit Inside a Shipping Container?
When using shipping containers for ocean freight transport, it is important to fit both standard and euro pallets tightly to maximise the amount of cargo you can load in 10ft, 20ft, 30ft, 40ft and 45ft units.
![Top Tips For Creating a Home Office That Will Inspire Productivity](/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBaEliIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--d069d4ab7e6febf4833c881d42e47105df433dfe/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdDRG9MWm05eWJXRjBTU0lJYW5CbkJqb0dSVlE2RTNKbGMybDZaVjkwYjE5bWFXeHNXd2RwQWNCcEFZQTZDbk5oZG1WeWV3WTZESEYxWVd4cGRIbHBXZz09IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--117ea564d743b6a4bde76769c15197879465fbaf/w960_Precis_Image-825ec1-2a4f37-487e67-4aff6f-db70ed-ecbc06.jpg)
Creating a Productive Home Office
Here’s how to create a home office to keep you inspired, motivated and, most of all, productive.
![New Year, New Office](/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBaE1iIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--d9e2c49132327d3df0521b63faae32472c07a7f6/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdDRG9MWm05eWJXRjBTU0lJYW5CbkJqb0dSVlE2RTNKbGMybDZaVjkwYjE5bWFXeHNXd2RwQWNCcEFZQTZDbk5oZG1WeWV3WTZESEYxWVd4cGRIbHBXZz09IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--117ea564d743b6a4bde76769c15197879465fbaf/w960_w1440_After_4-ae3f14-b57848-6632ce-dfaa48.jpg)
New Year, New Office
Starting 2020 with a bang, Cleveland Containers has officially moved into our new head office and have opened our new depot!
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Pirate Hotel for Gullivers Kingdom
Over the past few years Cleveland Containers have grown to become one of the largest, privately owned shipping container sales and hire businesses in the UK.
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Cleveland Containers is Now ISO 9001:2015 Certified
This certification is internationally recognised and ensures the service and quality of our company.
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STACK... How's it Doing?
We were the sole shipping container supplier for the project and we were very happy to be involved in supplying the containers and helping with the fabrication for the eco-friendly and cost-effective container village.
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Creative Classrooms for the Northern School of Art
The popular Art and Design school based in Hartlepool contacted Cleveland Containers with a creative container idea, which was to design and create two class rooms made from a 40ft high cube and a 20ft high cube container.
![Cleveland Containers Rebrands and Launches New Website](/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBaWNiIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--862c6954bb231d50fe0f41a1920854b126ff507a/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdDRG9MWm05eWJXRjBTU0lJYW5CbkJqb0dSVlE2RTNKbGMybDZaVjkwYjE5bWFXeHNXd2RwQWNCcEFZQTZDbk5oZG1WeWV3WTZESEYxWVd4cGRIbHBXZz09IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--117ea564d743b6a4bde76769c15197879465fbaf/w960_Rebrand-c5e507-75cd51.jpg)
We've Rebranded and Launched New Website
This week we are proud to announce our rebrand and newly designed website.
![5 Container Homes We are Loving!](/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBaW9iIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--e7dafb6e4a7575e0337d5adaa06f6ecd1295ac16/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdDRG9MWm05eWJXRjBTU0lJYW5CbkJqb0dSVlE2RTNKbGMybDZaVjkwYjE5bWFXeHNXd2RwQWNCcEFZQTZDbk5oZG1WeWV3WTZESEYxWVd4cGRIbHBXZz09IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--117ea564d743b6a4bde76769c15197879465fbaf/w960_5-container-homes-we-are-loving_-8bc93b-df0896-cac98b-09784c-27e29c-65a8df-1295a0-1f2a35-909161-f82420.jpg)
5 Container Homes We are Loving!
For many, a shipping container home may not sound very appealing but for us a container home is a very positive thing, it can be more cost-effective, built quickly and can also be eco-friendly.
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Difference Between New and Used Containers
With the frequent question being asked ‘what is the difference between new and used shipping containers?
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Stop Condensation in a Shipping Container
It's time to discuss how you can prevent condensation in your container...
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STACK is Finally Open!
The creative hub in Newcastle for work, culture, entertainment and play, constructed from 60 shipping containers supplied by us.
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5 Creative Uses For Shipping Containers
Gone are the days when shipping containers were solely used for storage.