The Port of Houston, Texas’s largest port and the state’s largest port has been a major part of the city of Houston’s growth as an international trade hub.
It is home to a multi-billion petrochemical complex that is ranked second in the country and second in the world. All significant trade lanes link Houston to international markets around the globe.
The ship channel is also adjacent to a busy barge traffic lane, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The port is located on the Gulf Coast, it is a vital cargo transportation crossroads for goods originating in or destined for the United States West and Midwest.
Houston is near to one of the United States’ biggest populations of 156 million consumers within 1,000 miles. Shippers may use efficient truck, train, and air links to transport their products between Port and inland points.
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Covid 19 gave rise to the concept of a container gym in Houston
The birth of myContainerGym was necessitated by a need to maintain training area while maintaining social distance and creating a safe environment for consumers. Each 20-foot shipping container may be converted into two separate training environments equipped with all of your resistance equipment and cardio machines, or it can be used as a single workout space that includes everything you need for resistance training and cardio.
Repurposed shipping containers are used to make art murals.
The popularity of shipping containers as a blank canvas is well-known among famous graffiti and contemporary artists all over the world. In recent years, the use of shipping containers as a blank canvas has given rise to some really incredible, creative art. The East River development in Houston is one excellent example. A public container art by David Maldonado was created on the site of Midway’s East River development, utilizing six cargo containers and spray paint.
The East River mural, inspired by the surrounding historic Fifth Ward and East End areas, “symbolizes the power of the bayou and its capacity to connect with different communities together.” The wall at the intersection of Bagby and McKinney Streets in Houston, Texas, features a large mosaic mural with blue beehives depicting sustainability and wellness. An astronaut acknowledging Houston’s ties to NASA, as well as Mosaic tiles, beehives promoting sustainability and wellbeing.
At Flophouze, the ultimate contradiction is merely the name. These beautiful containers serve as an excellent example of how to utilize repurposed materials to create something stunning. Matt White and his staff from Recycling The Past have created a fantastic new hotel concept that has shaken up the Texas hotel industry because it was born from pure creativity.
The floors, furniture, and accents in these eco-chic houses are all made from sustainably harvested wood from the owner’s farm in New York and reclamation wood from all across the United States. They replaced windows salvaged from a school that was about to be demolished in Philadelphia because they gave them great panoramic views and excellent natural lighting
The Houze’s decor is truly one-of-a-kind, and it includes salvaged laboratory base pieces from Brooklyn and countertops formed from the old bowling alley and railway car floors in Texas, which are unique. Every Houze has its own distinct culture thanks to Matt’s adventures around the planet.
At Flophouze, they don’t have T.V.’s, because they want to keep it old school. The Houzes come equipped with record players and a handpicked vinyl collection. In the living room, you will find a stack of unique books to read through at your leisure. The owner believes in the power of friends, family, a good book, and an old song to nourish one’s soul. So relax and disconnect from all the commotion for a well-deserved rest.
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Shipping your container internationally?
You will need a cargo worthy container that has passed a survey inspection. Our network of IICL certified inspectors can provide an independent survey inspection that ensures that your “shipper owned container” is cargo-worthy/seaworthy.
They will provide a one-page inspection detailing any necessary repairs and will certify that your shipping container is structurally sound and good for international shipping.
They will apply a new CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) sticker showing that your container has passed. This sticker is good for 1 year.
If your container needs repair, the certificate will be applied once the necessary repairs are made.
For more information on shipping internationally, read our
Step-by-Step Guide to Shipping Internationally.
We can also help with custom modifications in Houston, Texas. This includes roll-up doors, personnel doors, repainting, lockboxes, sliding doors, office mods, water purification, equipment rooms, and more. Please contact us to find out how we can help you.
Nothing, shipping containers have many names. Including: Storage Container, Dry Van (DV), General Purpose (GP), Conex, Connex, Cargo Container, ISO Container, C Can, Sea-Can, Ocean Container, Railroad Container, Steel Container and more.
A refurbished container will cost more than an inspected used container because of the man-hours and resources needed to repaint it. Here are some of the steps involved:
If you’d like to buy a refurbished container, please call us for more details.
Yes, we do. You can find the most common parts on our product page. Please call us if there is a specific part that you require.
Onsite Storage Solutions has over 18 years of experience in the industry and can help you with your project. Give us a call today!
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