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Under the term “container” we unite all kinds of normed receptacles that are used
- in transport and/or storage
- as elements for building of industrial facilities
- as mobile office- or living units
All of them are transportable and – unlike disposable packaging – can be used for several years or even decades.
Here at iCON, you can buy all aforementioned varieties of the steel boxes.
Since their global introduction, standardized measurements have been able to establish themselves for transport and handling.
They are necessary to work most efficiently and at the lowest cost possible. This, in turn, proves favorable when buying a container.
Shipping containers are all-rounders
The shipping and storage container, on the other hand, can be used continuously across land- and sea vehicles.
The respective transport devices are available for ocean- and inland vessels, and trains and trucks alike.
This is what makes the shipping and storage container the undisputed all-rounder, since it’s the only receptacle that can be transported economically and via unbroken transport chains all around the globe. These aspects need to be considered when thinking about buying a container in order to decide which type of shipping or storage container is needed for which purpose.
Requirements and profitability
When they arrive at our depots, our units are usually one trip and loaded with cargo in them already. Not leaving them empty on this journey allows for attractive pricing and also helps protect the environment by avoiding unnecessary carbon dioxide emissions through transporting empty containers.
However, if you buy a storage container from us, we offer them in a technically new condition, though light traces of usage from one-time handling can occur. Also if the customer decides they prefer buying a unit straight from the factory, we can of course arrange this for you.
When thinking about which type of storage containers to use for a specific purpose, the profitability of transport and transshipment, as well as specific requirements of the cargo need to be taken into consideration.
When building a unit – if you have an idea, it can be done. In cooperation with you, we work out what is needed while staying within the framework of costs and requirements. You want to buy a storage container; we figure out the details – that’s our know-how and our strength.
