The moving process is almost always stressful for humans. Just imagine what it feels like for your pets! Pets don’t understand why they’re being packed up and taken in a car to a new location, and they can’t very well be prepared for what’s to come. While there’s not much you can do to communicate
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History 101: The Traveling Shipping Container
Goods have been shipped across the ocean for thousands of years, and shipping practices have remained the same for most of that time. Goods were brought to a port in wooden crates or kegs by a wagon, truck or train and loaded onto a ship one by one. Overseas shipping was a time-consuming process, and
READ MOREThe Effects of COVID-19 on the Container Industry
The coronavirus pandemic took a drastic toll on us all. Even if you or someone you know didn’t catch the virus, you probably still felt the pandemic’s worldwide economic effects. Some industries were impacted worse than others, and that’s especially true for the shipping container business and the global supply chain as a whole. Keep
READ MORETrue or False: Do Shipping Containers Float?
Can a shipping container float? What happens if a container falls off a cargo ship and falls into the ocean? Whether you’re wondering where your overseas online shopping order went missing, or you’ve just seen some precariously stacked cargo ships, this is a valid question. In fact, the World Shipping Council estimates that nearly 1,400
READ MOREAre Shipping Containers Really That Hard to Come By?
Is there really a shortage of shipping containers? You may have heard on the news that we’re experiencing an unusual shortage of shipping containers, thanks to the pandemic and issues with the global supply chain. The reports are indeed true: there’s a shipping container shortage in Brazoria, TX and beyond. Here’s an overview of what’s
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