We are asked many times whether a shipping container requires planning permission. The answer is often no, but some councils have different rules when it comes to planning permission. In short, we recommend you speak to your local planning department for advice. What is planning permission? It is formal permission from a local authority for …
It is important that you find the best reputable container company available. Have you ever heard of the expression “Buy cheap, buy twice”? It means that if you go for the cheaper option, then often the quality of the goods is not good enough, they can often break and will not be fit for purpose. …
It is important to understand container swapping procedures to keep your personnel safe and ensure our driver can be on and off your site in good time. The logistics are straightforward but the procedure is time-consuming and needs plenty of space to be carried out. We have been supplying shipping containers for nearly 15 years …
Welcoming Readers to the Felixstowe Book Festival The Felixstowe Book Festival has been running since 2013 and attracts many visitors from far and wide. This event is a celebration of ‘Books by the Sea’. Felixstowe is not just a container port; it has many facets to it, including this very popular literary event, the Felixstowe …
Safety is essential when taking delivery of a container (or containers) on your site. Here is how to master container logistics with expert tips for delivery, groundwork and stacking. There are many questions to consider: Delivery Overhead: Safety First Our HIAB vehicles and operators WILL NOT offload anything underneath or over any overhead cables. This …
Welcoming You to the Home-Start in Suffolk Charity Ball Home-Start in Suffolk are holding their 7th Moonlight Ball, to be held at Kesgrave Hall on Friday, 17th May 2024. The tickets are £85 each and this includes a 3-course dinner, a welcome drink, dancing and entertainment. This event is the biggest event of the year …
New (One Trip – used once) shipping containers can often have scratched paintwork due to the following reasons: The Reality of Handling Normally, it can take anything up to 6 months for a new container to be built and delivered to our UK container depots. Sadly, containers are not wrapped up in cotton wool (we …
Introducing Our Commitment For the last 13 years we have committed to many different local charities and organisations. We want to give back to the community and we feel this is the best way to do it. Please view our ESG Policy here. Making a Difference Throughout 2025 we have committed to the following organisations: …
Jane is going to be locked up in Woodbridge on 8th March 2024 in aid of Home-Start Suffolk Jane Billing of Billie Box alias the ‘Container Queen‘ is going to be locked up because she is being too ‘Box-Tastic’ . Update 18-Mar-24: Many thanks for your kind support, I raised over £1.5K and as a …
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