Shipping or portable storage containers are indispensable in today’s global trade. Moreover, they have gone beyond their original purpose and now are also used as alternate storage facilities, restaurants, offices, and even homes, among other uses. They come in different sizes and with different specifications, adapting to all users’ particular…
Shipping Container Grades Shipping container grades are a way of classifying the condition of shipping containers. They are typically based on the container's age, condition, and cosmetic appearance. There are a number of different grading systems used by different companies, but the most common system uses three grades: A, B,…
As we had mentioned in a previous article, “Reefer Containers: An Overview”, refrigerated containers are ideal for shipping or storing perishable products that need to be kept at a certain temperature so that they don’t go bad. Although reefer containers work wonders, there are some fundamental steps that must be…
Refrigerated containers, also known as reefer containers, are the perfect type of containers to provide an optimal temperature and humidity control. Reefer containers are ideal for transporting and storing perishable products, thanks to the air flow. They are perfect for providing your business with an effective and trustworthy solution. At…
One of the innumerable benefits that portable storage containers offer is that they allow business owners to set their businesses anywhere. Although it may not always be a necessity, the truth is that, sometimes, business owners miss out on opportunities to promote and grow their businesses because they don’t have…
All major industries have a jargon, and the shipping industry is no exception. Whether you are new to the industry or have been in it for a long time, it is paramount to know this vocabulary. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get around and thrive in the industry. At…
For anyone who does not have years of experience dealing with shipping and storage containers for sale and for rent in Chicagoland, which, presumably is most people, these are the bare basics that you need to know. Firstly, there's ocean cargo. This is the standard that you always see at…
Great Lakes Kwik Space is the leading portable storage containers Chicago and Chicagoland company. We offer containers for rent and for sale all throughout the Chicagoland area and in parts of Wisconsin. Here are some interesting facts about our company that you may fine useful. Our Containers Are New And…
As the school you represent transforms itself into something greater, bigger, and better, with more resources and bigger classrooms, there still remains that in between time. Construction is a pain. It’s loud, expensive, and cumbersome. And to top it all off, finding a place to hold class in the meantime…
August is more than half over, which means September is quickly approaching. That also means that summer is nearing its final days and school is just around the corner. As an administrator, it’s time to start thinking about expenses again. One of the most effective ways to keep your school’s…
