What Can You Do With Shipping Containers?

New, used, and modified shipping containers can serve a vast array of purposes.

Across the decades, the True Blue Containers team has helped those who buy sea containers utilise these versatile structures beyond the scope of shipping and transport.

Intergenerational accommodation

The conversion of shipping containers into living spaces is an easy way to create additional rooms for your home property while still maintaining a sense of independent space.

From youths attending university who require quiet study, to extended family daunted by the costs of today’s housing market, a converted container is the perfect solution.

Shipping containers also offer a great granny flat option for older relatives looking to live as close as possible to family while still maintaining a sense of independence.

Storage including refrigeration

Storage container rental is common for private use and to meet the demands of business. For long-term storage, a container purchase may be preferred. 

The possibility of using containers for refrigerated storage is often overlooked. Some shipping container goods require specific transport conditions, including temperature control.

As a result, shipping containers can be modified to meet onsite storage needs for refrigerated materials. A solution worth exploring for businesses short on refrigeration.

Performance space

Entertainment may not be the first industry that comes to mind when looking at a shipping container, but a modified container can be extremely useful to those in the performing arts.

Think stages for bands and theatre productions, potential rehearsal spaces, or a location for acting classes and music lessons, especially if soundproofing requirements are addressed.

Domestic and commercial sheds

A shed container conversion covers a lot of interpretations. For instance:

• A recreational area that caters to preferred past-times like gaming or pool.
• An industrial space for your business designed to store and protect equipment.
• A structure that meets agricultural storage demands in farming environs.

We can advise on the best container for your shed of choice, and assist with the fittings or modifications deemed necessary.

Bed and breakfast

Brilliant design can transform shipping containers into stunning abodes for holiday destinations, perhaps as bed and breakfast additions or comfortable alternatives to camping.

If your focus is on providing sustainable living alternatives for yourself or others to enjoy, used shipping containers can be modified to embrace eco-conscious specifications. 

Portable or stationary kitchen

While shipping containers are commonly given a second life as eateries, bars, and other hospitality venues, transformation into additional kitchens is increasingly popular.

Whether catering events at varied locations or expanding facilities on-site, an additional kitchen for your business can prove a well-performing investment over time.

Tradie hub

For tradespeople, shipping containers offer multiple potential uses. Perhaps you need more storage for your tools, or could do with a workshop fitted to your specifications.

Whatever the trade, additional space can help improve business performance. We can run through factors like shelving design to hopefully help make your workday more efficient.

Garage

Thanks to their sturdy and weather-resistant structure, shipping containers provide a trustworthy foundation for your garage or garage extension. 

Design can prioritise storage and protection for a wide range of land or water vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, jet skis, and even boats.

Our experts can assist with transforming your choice of shipping container into a garage that blends beautifully with the existing property.

Event organisation

Smaller shipping containers can perform as short- or long-term organisational locations, from registration hubs to ticketing booths, refreshment stops, and information centres.

Shipping containers can be utilised during events by:

• Schools
• Public relation firms
• Festivals
• Sporting associations
• Not-for-profit organisations
• State government spanning local shires 

Home gym and studio

Always wanted a home gym? A modified shipping container is an affordable and ideal solution that can be tailored to your workout preferences.

For those with a wellness focus, shipping containers convert into quality yoga or meditation spaces, especially when glass panelling is introduced, enabling outdoor views. 

Online business base

Is your Etsy store taking off? Online retail is a popular business model these days. You may find your small business needs taking up more space in the physical world.

Rather than renting warehouse or storage facilities, a shipping container onsite may be a better solution, keeping the practicalities of your business closer to home.

Greenhouse

Turns out, with the right modifications, a shipping container makes for a fantastic greenhouse or urban farming structure—just check council requirements first.

Speak to our team if your business model includes hydroponic farming. We can ensure light, water, and electrical needs are met safely and securely. 

Pop-up venue

Shipping containers have a long and positive history with the creative community, especially as pop-up retail stores and art gallery installations.

Your imagination is the limit when utilising a modified container. Want to fuse practical considerations with an artistic aesthetic? Together we can reach a standout solution. 

Business expansion

Investing in a used shipping container can be a smart way to meet the changing needs of your business, helping enhance productivity and performance.

Perhaps you want additional office or warehouse space without the cost of a building extension. Sea containers are a budget-friendly alternative.

Having additional space ready to be deployed can also contribute to the success of a project, from on-site accommodation to short-term headquarters.

Community infrastructure

Shipping containers can become integral to plans that centre on community connection, offering reliable meeting spaces sheltered from weather.

The wide variety of uses in the community for converted containers include a clubhouse, an emergency venue, and space for civic workshops.

Meeting your container needs

Finding the best container for your project is the first step. For example, your concept may better suit an open top over a side-door container.

Our containers range from 8ft-40ft, new and used, to purchase or hire. The container may be suitable as-is, or changes could be required.

For modifications and conversions, our accredited engineers ensure all adjustments are safe and in accordance with necessary standards.

The focus is always on affordable, innovative solutions. To further discuss your vision, make contact with us at True Blue Containers.