What’s the difference between a shipping container and a storage container?

What’s the difference between a shipping container and a storage container?

This is a question we hear a lot – what is the difference between a shipping container and a storage container?

The answer is ‘not a lot, actually’ – but it is not just down to semantics, there are some differences that do make a massive difference to what you can do with the container.

How Big is a Shipping Container?

…And how much can you fit in one?

Shipping containers come in a variety of sizes and there are a lot of options available to you. However, abundance of choices can make it difficult to know what is best for you and your needs.

Do you need planning permission for a shipping container?

Generally speaking, No, you do not need planning permission to keep a storage or shipping container on your property. Shipping containers are considered temporary structures, and as such should be exempt from planning permission requirements. Find out more here.

Shipping Container Garden Office Conversions

We are very passionate about shipping container conversions here at Containers 4 Sale. Not just because it is our bread and butter – no, we love the creativity and the