Padlocks

When it comes to container padlocks, Billie Box supplies the ideal solution that fits perfectly into shipping container lock boxes. A hardened steel container stronghold padlock, it measures H:8cm x W:6.5cm x D:2.cm and has a shackle diameter of 1cm. With a 1.5cm space between the shackle and the body of the lock, this tried-and-tested …

An Introduction to Sea Containers

Why buy a sea container? Sea containers (also known as ‘shipping containers‘) are popular outside of the world of shipping and freight forwarding for many reasons; these strong, secure metal boxes have become extremely popular not only because of their strength, but also because of their durability. Containers are also available in a variety of …

How to level a shipping container

When you buy a shipping container for storage, you need to ensure it is sitting level. Here are the exact dimensions for each container. Just to highlight a 20ft container is not actually 20ft long. Checklist for how to level a shipping container 1. You need to ensure that the container is level, otherwise it will be …

Business Crimes in the UK

We all know that Business Crimes exist, but do you know how many businesses are actually affected every year? Well, this infographic offers an insight into how many business crimes occurred during 2014. Infographic taken from the Home Office website. This shows that wholesale, retail, accommodation, food outlets, agriculture, forestry and fishing businesses need secure …

Suffolk Show 2015

We are booked into the Suffolk Show 2015 so why not come along and visit our stand? Number 47. Dates: 27th and 28th May 2015 Book your tickets here! We are proudly showing a 10ft Chemical Storage container for the Farmers and a 20ft shipping container for farm and many other industrial uses. Billie Box has been showing …

24/7 Storage

We offer 24/7 Site storage by way of a shipping container delivered to your site. We all know that theft is on the increase and that we need to lock up our belongings, but maybe some of us don’t know how to do this, securely.  We all secure our house to protect our possessions against …

Buying new shipping containers – top tips

Where are shipping containers built? The vast majority – around 95% – of new shipping containers are built in China. Like with many industrial and commercial products, China offers cost-effective labour rates. The raw materials used in the construction of sea containers are often much lower in China than in any other country. Containers are …

10ft secure shipping containers to buy

Billie Box offers 10ft secure shipping containers for storage with different configurations for sale only with nationwide delivery 10ft Long x 8ft Wide x 8ft 6in High standard storage container: Double doors on one 8ft end only. This picture shows a new container which has been manufactured in China and transported over to the UK …

Second hand Container Buying Tips

Second hand shipping containers – buying tips What to look out for when buying a second hand shipping container for storage. We at Billie Box know that there are a number of dealers out there that want to offer you a “cheap” container. Well, we believe the saying “You get what you pay for”. Buying …

40ft Shipping Containers to buy

Billie Box offers a number of 40ft shipping containers with different configurations for sale with nationwide delivery 40ft Shipping Container Variations: 40ft shipping containers 40ft Long x 8ft Wide x 8ft 6in High standard storage container: Double doors on one 8ft end only (Second hand or new) 40ft shipping container External dimensions: 40 ft Long …

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