Top 5 Repurposed Shipping Container Storage Units

Not everyone wants to use shipping container storage to actually store belongings, sometimes they can have other uses. When you can move and place shipping containers just about anywhere, the creative options are endless.

Upcycling shipping container storage has a positive environmental impact as it reduces the need for mining of organic resources. Using them in new and exciting ways has become a trend and it’s an eco-friendly one that we can get behind! We love them so much, we thought we’d give you a list of Store That’s top 5 repurposed shipping container storage units!

Food

The most popular use for repurposed shipping container storage is to serve food and drink. One well-known storage container food and drinks venue is BOXPARK, a company that strives to bring repurposed shipping container storage to East London, with a brand new lease of life. They have 3 venues in Shoreditch, Croydon and Wembley. Each of these locations hosts an impressive collection of street food vendors. 

Charity

Most recently, repurposed shipping container storage has been used by a charity called 3Food4U. A large container has been placed at Jubliee Park in Ongar, Essex and is going to be used to store non-perishable items. Although this repurposed shipping container is being used to store something, we like that it's an alternative to standard belongings. The food stored in this shipping container is going to help feed 300 families a week across the Epping Forest district.

Shopping

Many stores have used shipping container storage units as pop-up shops at events and locations across the country. SuperDry and Puma jumped aboard this trend turning sea containers into suitable pop-up retail shops. They really are perfect for retail projects like this due to their portable nature and adaptability. 

Theatre

Practically everyone is aware of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. It is perhaps one of the most iconic theatres of all time. The Container Globe follows the same design with one new twist - it's made of shipping container storage and it can be assembled, disassembled and moved around. This venue can be pitched anywhere around the world to host dance, music, theatre and other live events!

Accommodation

Converted shipping container storage is used for just about any type of accommodation you can think of. This includes, hotels, houses and even offices. They provide an eco-friendly and more sustainable way of dealing with the rising house prices. The average storage container home in the UK is £82,400. This is cheaper in comparison to the cost of building a house (£238,900). 

Get in Touch

Our friendly team might not be able to offer you the next pop-up cafe sensation, but we can offer you a secure shipping container, so you can store your items, spend less time worrying and more time experiencing new places like the ones listed above! If you’re interested in what we can offer you, please contact us or call 0207 5151 300 today.