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.
Storers’ Den Champion Announced at Live Event
We are delighted to reveal the worthy winner of our exclusive event for new self storage operators.
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!
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.
Chatterbox #7: Ant from DSOC on Security Innovation
We were joined by DSOC Sales Manager, Ant Hebblethwaite, to discuss the importance of site security and remote CCTV monitoring in self storage.
Storers’ Den: Win a Self Storage Support Package Worth Thousands
Various SSA UK suppliers are uniting to offer the ultimate prize for self storage entrepreneurs in what’s set to be an exciting live event.
An Update from Cleveland on the Red Sea Crisis
We’re breaking down how the current issues in the Red Sea are affecting our business and what it means for shipping container deliveries.
Chatterbox #6: Skip Hire to Storage with Tim Ankers
Tim from The Waste Group joined us to discuss his venture into the container storage market and how he runs his skip hire business alongside his storage sites.
Chatterbox #5: Site Expansion with Mark Prince from Storebox
Learn how to successfully expand your self storage business from someone who’s been there and done it - Mark Prince from national storage company Storebox.
Chatterbox #4: Katie Garfoot on Elevating Site Efficiency in Self Storage
We were delighted to host Katie Garfoot, area manager of Store More Self Storage to discuss her career in self storage and what it takes to manage a high performing, high occupancy site.
Record-breaking Year at Farm Business Innovation
We had an incredible time at this year's show, with a record number of enquiries from visitors aiming to transform their unused land into a profitable self storage business.
Chatterbox #3: Len Scott on Diversifying Farmland into Self Storage
We welcomed Len Scott, owner of Scotts for Storage to discuss his success in diversifying his farm land into a thriving self storage business.
Cleveland achieves Constructionline Gold Accreditation
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the esteemed Gold accreditation from Constructionline, recognising our unwavering dedication to excellence within the construction industry.
Chatterbox #2: Stora’s Gavin Shields on Remote Management
We welcomed Gavin Shields, CEO of the self storage software tool Stora, to discuss his career in the industry and the benefits of remote management systems.
Shipping Containers: Ideal Dry, Secure, and Safe Storage For Businesses.
In recent years, shipping containers gained popularity as ideal business storage. Discover their advantages in this post.
Cleveland Containers are back at Farm Business Innovation!
Attend our talk to find out how you can diversify your land and start a self storage business in just a few steps or visit our stand to speak to our team of experts.