A Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting a Shipping Container from the United States Exporting a shipping container from the United States may seem like a daunting task, but by understanding the required steps and planning ahead, you can make the process manageable and efficient. This guide will walk you through each stage, from initial preparation to […]
The global economy has always been an interconnected web, with trade policies playing a pivotal role in shaping the flow of goods, services, and capital. Amid this intricate system, the humble shipping container may seem like an unlikely centerpiece. However, as new tariffs are poised to take effect in 2025, these steel boxes are expected […]
Common Questions From Shipping Container Buyers Conex Depot staff are ready to answer all shipping container buyer questions. For your convenience, our support staff have complied a list of the most common questions that we have received from shipping container buyers in 2024: How long until my shipping container is delivered? Do you offer COD […]
The last several years have seen shortages in the availability of shipping containers in the United States. The majority of these shipping containers come from China, and so we look to China to understand the reasons for the shipping container shortages. Some industry professionals pose questions asking if part of the reason is that American […]
Most of the goods that we use in our everyday lives – like the very smartphone you are using to read this article – were manufactured in another country, loaded into a Conex shipping container, and shipped across the ocean on a massive container ship and unloaded at a shipping container port near your city. […]
At the time of this blog post, there is a shortage of shipping containers worldwide, which has contributed to prices rising and availability falling. Measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 all over the world have caused massive disruptions in normal international trade, creating delays and causing to freight (largely comprised of container shipping from […]
10 Best Uses for Shipping Containers in America If you buy a shipping container, what interesting uses can you find for it? Designed to be stacked on cargo ships, shipping containers are built to be weatherproof and last for years of transoceanic trips. The most common sizes of intermodal containers are 20 foot and 40 […]
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