How to Ensure You’re Buying from a Reputable Container Company

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. …

Efficient Container Swapping: A Guide for On-Site Exchanges

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 …

Shipping Container Rental in the UK: Everything You Need to Know

It is important to choose the right container rental partner with the expertise and knowledge to guide you through the container rental process. Billie Box has been trading for over 12 years now and we offer 20ft and 40ft containers on a rental basis.  Renting a shipping container from Billie Box in the UK is …

Celebrating Literature: Our Sponsorship of the Felixstowe Book Festival

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 …

Mastering Container Logistics: Expert Tips for Delivery, Ground Work and Stacking

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 …

Building Trust Through Giving Back: Our Charity and Sponsorship Commitments

Introducing Our Commitment For the last 12 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 2024 we have committed to the following organisations: …

Your Guide to Using Shipping Containers on Your Property

Are you considering a shipping container for your property?  Here is a list of things to consider when deciding on your shipping container for storage or a facility – for example, a portable office. The Versatility of Shipping Containers Navigating Legal Requirements Containers are “a temporary structure and as such can be moved with the …

How much should I pay for a 20’ shipping container?

If you are finding it difficult to work out how much you should pay for a 20ft container, read on. With our expert knowledge (nearly 60 years of combined container experience) we are here to give you some guidance. There are many factors that contribute to the price of a 20’ shipping container. Condition of …

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