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A Blog About Shipping Containers

Welcome to our company's blog, where we share valuable information and news about shipping containers. We are a reliable container supplier in Latvia, and our goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information to make informed decisions when choosing containers for your needs. In this blog, you will find articles about various types and sizes of containers, tips on maintenance, as well as information about the container market as a whole. Stay with us to stay updated on the latest news and trends in the world of shipping containers!

23 September 2026

The Steel That Protects Itself With Rust: What a Shipping Container Is Really Made Of

A container isn't built from ordinary iron. It's weathering steel — it rusts once, and after that the rust itself does the protecting. How it works, why architects clad buildings in it, and what actually decides a container's lifespan.

28 August 2026

Container numbers: what they mean and why some boxes look different

Why one container carries a shipping line's logo and full number, another has its prefix painted over, and a third bears completely different letters. A plain explanation of container neutralisation — and how to verify a prefix in the BIC register.

17 August 2026

Wars and drought at once: why ocean freight hit record highs — and what it means for container prices

The Financial Times, citing price agency Argus, reports a sharp rise in freight costs across key chokepoints — the Panama Canal, the Rhine, the Red Sea and the Black Sea. Here is how it all filters down to the price of a container in the Baltics.

15 August 2026

From 2026, containers lost at sea can no longer be kept quiet

Since 1 January, SOLAS amendments require a ship's master to report every container lost at sea — including other companies' containers spotted adrift. We explain what changes in the industry and why it also matters to those buying a container on land.

30 January 2026

A Shipping Container Instead of a Shed: Why It’s the Best Solution for Your Home or Summer Cottage?

Spring is just around the corner. That means the gardening season, renovations, and outdoor living are about to begin. And every year, many face the same question: where do I put all this stuff? Lawnmowers, bicycles, ATVs, garden furniture, tools, leftover building materials… Usually, people build a wooden shed or garage for this. But let’s…

22 March 2025

How Shipping Containers Came to Be: The History of an Invention That Changed the World

Trade between countries has existed since ancient times. Caravans laden with valuable goods crossed deserts, while ships sailed the seas, delivering goods from one part of the world to another. However, such transportation was fraught with enormous risks: from pirate and bandit attacks to unpredictable weather conditions that could destroy entire cargoes. This is why the issue of safety and reliability in transportation has always been one of the most important for merchants.

13 March 2025

Top 8 Myths About Shipping Containers: It’s Time to Stop Believing Them

Shipping containers have long ceased to be just a means of transporting goods. Today, they are used to build homes, offices, cafes, and even art installations. However, despite their growing popularity, there are still many myths surrounding containers. Let’s figure out what’s true and what’s just outdated stereotypes.

11 February 2024

Easy-open door (EOD) shipping containers

Struggling with traditional container doors? Easy-open container doors offer a user-friendly solution. Featuring just one locking bar on the right-hand door, these doors simplify the opening process, even with just one hand. With enhanced usability and security features, including grease fittings on hinges and secure cam/keeper mechanisms, easy-open doors provide hassle-free access to your container. Experience convenience and efficiency like never before with easy-open container doors.

2 February 2024

Deciphering the marking of shipping containers

A sea container is a module for the transportation of goods by sea. Manufacturers offer a wide range of shipping containers, so it is not easy to choose the right one. This is facilitated by special markings applied by the manufacturer to determine the type and purpose of the container. Also on the walls of the module there are marking codes coding information about dimensions, weight, maximum load. Labeling must be carried out in accordance with the principles and rules set out in the European ISO Code of Standards.

1 February 2024

Swimming pools from shipping containers: A new level of comfort and benefits

Sea containers, designed for land and water freight transportation, have a robust frame and a strong skin. These modules, whether new or used, which have retained their technical characteristics, are finding new applications in the construction of facilities for various purposes: warehouses, production facilities, office buildings and even residential buildings. Among the innovative approaches to the use of dry shipping containers is the creation of swimming pools.

18 October 2023

Identification of shipping containers by color

Sea containers can come in a variety of colours, and these colours are often linked to their use, condition and ownership. Understanding these colour codes can help to identify container types and organise deliveries efficiently.