Billie Box is committed to responsible business practices. Part of this commitment is that we are now Bronze members for the Suffolk Wildlife Trust (SWT). Our company’s values are important to us and improves the way we do business. We want our customers to know that we are pro-actively working towards a better World. Our …
Supporting the Moonlight Ball 2025: How We’re Giving Back to Our Community Why Community Matters to Us Our Community Love initiative is a way of giving back to the local community. We have been supporting many local charities and clubs across the county of Suffolk for over 13 years. We are not just about shipping …
Containers are extremely versatile and can be converted for numerous purposes and in different layouts, from chemical stores, offices, canteens and workshops to exhibition units and even housing, with the correct guidance. This guide will take you through the process and provide you with inspiration for your own container conversion. Where to start It is …
This is a very common question. Will I have enough room? Do I need planning permission? Is the ground suitable to support a container? What would I use it for? Do I have the necessary access to site a container? These are some of the questions we will address in the following article. Containers come …
We are often asked to supply a 10ft shipping container by those who simply do not have the space for a larger container. Sadly 10ft shipping containers are not a standard size. The cost of producing a new or used 10ft shipping container works out to be a lot more expensive than a new or …
What Is a Once Used Shipping Container? A ‘Once used’ or ‘One trip’ container is a shipping container that has been manufactured in China and shipped with one cargo over to a particular country, in our case the UK. Both terms ‘Once used’ and ‘One trip’ mean the same. The shipping container is shipped this …
Protecting your goods should be a top priority so locking up your shipping container is an absolute necessity. Sadly we live in a world where if it is not locked up then it’s not safe. We supply heavy-duty shipping container locks so there is no reason why your goods cannot be locked up safely. With …
Shipping containers are built from Corten steel which has high tensile strength. This gives them the durability necessary for shipping goods across the world. Despite their strength and resilience, they will still deteriorate over time. This post answers the question of how long a shipping container lasts and explores the factors affecting its life expectancy. …
How Does Shipping Container Delivery Work? Having a shipping container delivered safely and efficiently is paramount. The delivery process is simple and straightforward for professional and experienced drivers like ours. We have been selling and renting shipping containers with delivery to your door for over 12 years. We are proud to have found a number …
Celebrating 12 Years of Trust and Excellence We here at Billie Box are celebrating 12 years of trading, offering our customers shipping container sales, hire and conversion with delivery to your door. This milestone is time for reflection and gratitude. We are so grateful for our customers, suppliers and staff support. Without this support we …
