Open Top containers are a special type of shipping container designed to facilitate the loading and unloading of goods that cannot be easily accessed through conventional doors, especially those that are bulky or tall. Unlike standard containers, Open Top containers have a removable or flexible roof that allows goods to be loaded from above using…
Open Side containers —with side opening— are the perfect solution for projects that require quick and complete access to goods or to equipment installed inside. Unlike a standard container, the Open Side features full side access on one of its long sides, in addition to the classic rear door. This makes it a highly demanded…
The 40-foot containers are considered, along with the 20-foot ones, as standard among maritime containers. They are built to withstand extreme weather conditions and heavy handling. They are ideal for maritime, rail, and road transport, excess stock storage, conversion, and other uses. They have transformed logistics and international trade in several ways: With the continued…
20-foot containers make up a significant portion of the world’s maritime container fleet, representing 50–60% of the total according to the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). Their versatility makes them indispensable in the global supply chain. But they are not only used for cargo transport—they are also employed as storage solutions. They are an excellent…
The self-storage business model using shipping containers is an attractive investment opportunity for companies looking to maximize their profits in the storage sector. Shipping containers offer several advantages that make this option increasingly appealing for storage facility managers. Below, we present the main benefits of this space solution. 1. Ease of Installation and Speed Shipping…
In the construction industry, safety and efficiency are of utmost importance. However, construction sites are daily targets for the theft of materials, tools, and equipment, leading to serious financial losses, delays, and potentially compromising worker safety. We’ve already explained how shipping containers are one of the most adaptable modular architectural solutions. In this post, you’ll…
Shipping containers are no longer what they used to be. For years, they were used exclusively for transporting goods by sea, but recently, they have also been transformed into unique and functional spaces for a wide range of applications. At Bullbox, we don’t just sell shipping containers. We are also specialists in transforming shipping containers…
In cities where space is a scarce commodity, the demand for storage solutions is ever-increasing. Traditional storage options (warehouses, mini-storage units, sheds…) do not always meet our needs in terms of location, size, security, or price, often compromising the integrity of the contents and costing us time and money. Fortunately, there are more practical and…
The growth of the population and climate change present significant challenges to the agri-food sector, which must find new ways to produce food sustainably. In this regard, hydroponic farming represents an alternative to traditional agriculture. This method allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of vegetables and greens in a cleaner and more controlled…
Trade fairs and exhibitions are an undeniable marketing tool. By having a presence at a trade fair stand, companies can promote their product, service, or brand to a large audience, even participating in events or acting as sponsors. Trade fair stands or commercial pavilion stands are spaces that can generally be rented or purchased. They…
Water scarcity is one of the major challenges of this century. Freshwater reserves are limited, and factors such as population growth, climate change, and tourism continue to increase demand. To address this issue, apart from consumption restrictions, many places use desalination plants to produce fresh water from seawater through physical and chemical processes. Spain, according…
We want to introduce you the 10´containers. In the world of sea containers, innovation continues to break new ground, and the 10 ft is proof of that. These containers, manufactured with the same quality of steel, corners, latches, lock protectors and top quality finishes as the larger ones, guarantee durability and strength over the years.…
At Bullbox we want to be part of the change! Bullbox participated again in this 4th edition of NORTE RENOVABLES, which has become one of the leading energy events in the sector. It was held in Avilés on October 25th and 26th and, as in previous editions, our team could not miss this event. And…
Maritime containers that transit around the world have a standardized registration system for control purposes. Therefore, it is recommended that all maritime containers involved in international maritime cargo transportation be registered with the Bureau International du Container (BIC) and marked with a series of identification codes regulated by ISO 6346 and the subsequent update ISO…
Since ancient times, humans have had the desire to store their belongings. In recent decades, the lack of space and the need for storage have made self storage rental a growing trend, turning self storage into a business model that continues to thrive. The concept of self storage originated in the United States and has…
What is a CSC plate? The CSC (Container Security Certificate) plate is a metal plate affixed to shipping containers to certify that they have been constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with international security standards. Generally, the CSC plate is located on the outside of the left-hand door of the container in a visible place…
Shipping containers can be classified into four categories based on their quality. It is important to understand the clasiffication of shipping containers according to their quality. Condition of sea containers New or OneWay The vast majority of shipping containers, especially standard shipping containers, are manufactured in China. Therefore, new containers available at any port in…
Advances in new technologies and materials have led to the development of construction systems where construction times, design and costs are more flexible. We are talking about prefabricated and modular housing, two very interesting options for those who have land on which to build or want to do so in the shortest possible time and…
ISO standards are a set of internationally recognised standards that were established to help companies to achieve uniform levels of management, service provision and product development in industry. They are created by the International Organisation for Standardisation. This organisation was established in 1947 by 25 countries in London, but is now based in Geneva and…
Shipping containers make possible to store and transport goods by land and sea. The first journey with a sea container was made in 1956. These containers are specially manufactured from steel or aluminium, many of them protected with plywood or fibreglass to prevent dampness during the journey. There is a wide variety of sea containers:…
Renewable energy is expected to account for 30 percent of the world’s energy by 2024, thanks among other things to the boost of solar and wind power installations. In the coming years, the advance of electrification and decarbonisation will accelerate the shift towards new clean energy sources with great potential such as biomass or hydrogen…
Sustainability is one of the great challenges of the 21st century. The scarcity of resources and the climate emergency force us to change our way of producing and consuming, based on a linear economy of use and throw away. It is necessary to move towards a new circular model where products, materials and resources are…
Having a space to store your car or motorbike is a necessity that is not always affordable. The architecture with shipping containers is a fast, economical and proven way of building for many years in different countries, so transforming a container into a garage can be a valid option. Advantages of building a…
Last November, after three years, the Intermodal Europe exhibition took place in Amsterdam and BULLBOX did not want to miss the event. It was a great opportunity to meet again our clients and suppliers and expand our network of contacts. Our stand was a 20′ HC shipping container, designed and transformed by our team at…
The sea container is the most commonly used unit of transport in the international trade of goods. When exporting, it is essential to determine the most suitable type of container for the volume of goods to be transported, in order to optimize space and cost. Bearing in mind that palletization is the most common procedure…
Lately, many people have had find a place to work from home. In the case of single-family homes, the idea of installing an office in the outdoor area has proved to be a viable and attractive option. For freelancers, employees and companies that need additional space because theirs has become too small to be able…
The space in our homes and offices is often too small to store everything we want. We accumulate more and more goods, which makes it necessary to look for additional space to store everything we don’t use, but don’t want to get rid of. Storage rooms have always been a good alternative for this…
The versatility of sea containers offers efficient solutions in areas very different from the transport of goods. The industrial sector is one of them. Industrial installations are primarily looking for strength, mobility and protection. Many of them are destined for renewable energies, so they also demand sustainability. The sea container meets all these requirements. Advantages…
The transformation of shipping containers as a construction solution is a growing trend. Thanks to Cargotecture, new alternative uses for shipping containers are emerging that make the most of the performance of these steel structures. Containers are robust, modular and mobile. The possibility of being transported, connected to the electricity grid and to the water…
Since they made the first transatlantic crossing in the mid-20th century, shipping containers have transformed the history of international transport and trade. These steel structures were designed to carry over 30 tonnes (heavy loads) for long periods of time and to withstand the harsh environmental conditions they were subjected to on their sea voyages. Over…
Shipping containers are a vital link in the transport of goods, and their use has been growing steadily in international trade. But the world is moving in more than one way. Their resistant structure manufactured in steel has led to other alternative purposes to the transport and storage of dry and refrigerated cargo. They also…
In collaboration with our client H2GREEM, we are in the first phase of a project for integration of equipment for the production and accumulation of hydrogen. This product guarantees the protection of the equipment and its autonomy allows to replicate and transfer within the current regulations. Perfect for new and changing sustainable energy technologies. The…
In recent months, maritime transport has been the victim of virtual fraud. As in other sectors, fraudulent practices are proliferating in the container market via the Internet, making it necessary to warn companies and customers in the sector of the existing risk. How to detect scams in the sale of containers online: Most of these…
A refrigerated container or Reefer is an intermodal shipping container used in the transportation of goods that require a controlled temperature during transport and storage. This type of container is used by the food industry to transport perishable and temperature-sensitive cargo. It is also common in the transport of chemical or pharmaceutical products, which need…
Dentro de la versatilidad que nos da un contenedor marítimo, quizás de las aplicaciones más impactantes sea la transformación a una vivienda o a una oficina. Hasta ahora, relacionábamos los contenedores oficina como algo temporal situados en obras o en proyectos al aire libre. De la misma forma, una casa contenedor sonaba a campamento. La…
BULLBOX container has been selected for the supply of OFFSHORE containers to the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) is a Research Infrastructure (RI) labeled by the ICTS (Unique Scientific and Technological Infrastructure) Spanish National Roadmap, co-funded by the Economy and Competitiveness Ministry of the Spanish…
The OOCL Hong Kong will be a titan among containerships at sea, with a carrying capacity at 21,413 TEU. OOCL will manage a new Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV), while the world’s largest shipping companies compete to expand their fleets. In fact this new vessel record is one month later than delivery of the 20.568 TEU…
La Sociedad de Promoción Exterior del Principado (ASTUREX), con el apoyo del IDEPA y la Confederación Asturiana de la Construcción (CAC-Asprocon), ha organizado el I Foro de la Construcción, en el recinto ferial Luis Adaro de Gijón entre el 25 y el 27 de octubre. Contenedores BULLBOX ha participado con un stand en la zona…
Containers are a fundamental part of goods transportation.Due to their airtight and robust structure, they are the most effective solution to protect cargo from weather conditions, as well as potential impacts or theft, ensuring it arrives in optimal condition at its destination. They allow goods to be transported safely, efficiently, and economically by sea, land,…
Sometimes we have containers that have some little damage, so we offer them to our customers at a lower price.
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Sometimes we have containers that have some little damage, so we offer them to our customers at a lower price.
The party responsible for the processing of the personal data provided in the form is CONTENEDORES Y EMBALAJES NORMALIZADOS, S.A. (Bullbox), who will process them for the purpose of dealing with your request. You have the right to access, rectify and delete your data, as well as other rights, as explained in the additional information on privacy.
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