Sure, you see them sitting around near ports and rail ramps. But how exactly are containers used for shipping? Check out this video that shows how goods go from a factory in China to a Target in California. You can see how they are filled up, loaded on ships, taken out of the port and brought to ...

In a recent visit to our partner in Chicago who does great modification work, I was able to preview their new product line – pre-made fire training containers. Using container for fire training is not new. In fact, I’ve written about that before. But what is great about this product is that they ...

In the aftermath of the Earthquake in Haiti, relief organizations started bringing in much-needed supplies. At that time, there were many organizations trying to figure out how to creating housing out of containers. While containers are a flexible option perfect for such a project, making it a ...

Shipping a container is a daunting undertaking if you have not done it before. But fret not, we’re here to get you on the right track! When you are shipping a container there are a series of questions to help you ask yourself to get pointed in the right direction. 1) Do you want to do all of this ...

Fully refurbished containers are a great find. Most of the time when buying containers, you get a used container with some rust, some dents, the shipping line’s paint and markings. While they are great, wind- and water-tight containers, they leave something to be desired in the looks department. ...

Toronto and Brooklyn are both home to container markets. Container markets are a planned market made of containers. Vendors buy or rent their space and the venue provides extras like seating areas, etc. Scadding Court Community Centre in Toronto is even holding sessions on how to start your own ...

Several years ago, before there was Super Cubes, I worked for another container company. I helped a woman who loved to stargaze in New Mexico and wanted to build a cabin so she could spend more time there. Sheryl bought two containers from me. One was to house her water tank and the other to serve ...

You want an office container. Maybe because you need to move it around. Maybe because you think they look great. Maybe because you aren’t zoned for more than that. All are great reasons for using a container as an office. You know what you want in terms of doors and windows. But now you need the ...

Already this year we have seen devastating tornados. With the unusual winter and now early spring, forecasts call for a record number of storms and tornados. Many people in storm-prone areas are looking to protect themselves. Maybe you are one of them. A storm shelter seems like a good idea. But ...

You’re planning out your container. You can picture just where you want to put it. You can picture how you’ll fill it. But how close is the picture in your head to the measurements of the actual container? We have this info on our website, but sometimes it is nice to have it a few places! See the ...

If you are here, you have probably been hunting around on the internet, looking for prices. And, I’m guessing that you are frustrated that no one just puts their price right on their website. I’m here to explain why. Pricing is based on several factors – where the container is located, what size ...

As winter winds down and spring construction plans heat up, it is a great time to think about jobsite containers. Does your construction company have a fleet of containers? If not, here are 4 ways jobsite containers can help you. Storage. The most obvious use. Containers are great for storing ...

We are very excited today to have a guest author to the Saner Container. This author not only lives in a container home, he has shown it to the world on MTV's "Cribs". Sam Glassberg presented his home on "Cribs", showing off the versatility and eco-friendly aspects of their shipping container home. ...

So you want to insulate your container. It seems like it should be easy, but the biggest question to ask yourself is which way is best for me? Today we're going to talk about four different styles of insulation: traditional roll insulation, spray foam insulation, foam board insulation and ...

Container architecture is taking off by leaps and bounds, but for a basic office, nothing could be easier than a container office! Here are 5 great things about container offices: 1) Container offices are portable. Even if you don’t need to move the office often, you at least have the option with a ...

Containers are becoming a more common office for more and more workers. But we mostly think about those offices on jobsite or other places where the offices are mobile. Here are 2 examples of some more unusual offices: 1) Mobile rally car shop and mobile team headquarters. The teams for the World ...

Container architecture is hot! And with good reason – containers provide a great, green building block for a building. Using cargo containers that have already spent years shipping goods around the world are repurposed as the foundation to cool architecture. Check out these project for some fun ...

As we have mentioned on this blog before, containers have an endless list of uses for farmers and land-owners. If you haven’t thought it before, do you have any of these needs? Spring is coming and no doubt you’ll be busier than ever. Containers: Provide insect- and rodent-proof storage for hay and ...

Farmers, as a group, have some of the largest storage needs of everyone. Equipment, livestock, feed, grain, not to mention all the other stuff and toys that seems to accumulate on a farm! Containers are a great addition to a farm because they can grow with your needs. Containers can: Provide ...

Containers make up the tanks Getting the tanks ready Containers make up the tanks The great team that is making the farm happen! Super Cubes is excited to be assisting with a prototype of a shrimp farm in Las Vegas. While the brand name of the company is still being figured out, Super Cubes has ...

You know you need a lot of dry, safe storage, but just how much is enough? Ask yourself these questions and you’ll know: 1) How much stuff do you have? Size up what you actually need to store. The most common sizes of containers are : 20’ - 20’ x 8’ x 8’6” – or 1,169 cubic feet 40’ standard - 40’ x ...