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Boxtor are Returning to the SSA Conference in Telford 20 Mar 2025, 4:45 pm
Where? Telford International Centre, International Way, Telford
When? WEDNESDAY 30th April and THURSDAY 1st May
Boxtor are really excited to announce that we will be attending the 2025 SSA Conference in Telford. Following last years success, we look forward to welcoming both new and existing customers to our trade stand, which will be situated in HALL 2.
Look out for our double stacked 20ft containers on display, accompanied with Limitless Fabrications stackable staircase!
This year’s theme is ‘Back to the Future’ with a focus on where the self-storage industry is going and how best to adapt your self-storage site for the future. This includes themes such as:
– Security
– Ai in action
– Access Control
– Software and management systems
– Innovative shipping container designs for upper level stacking
– The importance of marketing and branding
COME AND TALK ALL THINGS SHIPPING CONTAINERS & STAIRCASES! We really look forward to meeting you all at the event. See below some of our 20ft and 40ft multidoor containers, modified units with electricity and power and our most popular product – our 20ft 1 trip dark green shipping containers!
New for 2025: Boxtor Collaborates with Limitless FabricationS
This year we are really excited to announce that we will be collaborating with Limitless Fabrications at the SSA Trade show event.
Limitless Fabrications offers UK designed and manufactured staircases for the self storage industry. This provides self storage sites the ability to stack their containers, and maximise their space on site by allowing customers to reach their unit via one of Limitless Fabrication’s bespoke galvanised steel and also aluminium staircases.
These are available in both fixed, stackable and mobile (on wheels) staircase designs.
They have over 14 years of experience manufacturing and designing bespoke stairs, made to order. Boxtor have worked closely with Limitless on a number of projects over the past few years and we are really excited to partner with them for this years show.
COME AND SEE US IN HALL 2!
LOCATION: TELFORD INTERNATIONAL CENTRE , HALL 2 – Wed 30th April and Thursday 1st May.
We shall look forward to seeing you...
If you are attending the SSA Conference in Telford, then please pop by and say hello to the Boxtor & Limitless team. Our shipping containers and bespoke staircases will be on display in HALL 2 and we will be offering out free branded merchandise / gift giveaways and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding shipping containers and staircases!
Best wishes,
Dominic Coy, Peter Coy, Nicola Barnes (Boxtor), Olivia and Jay (Limitless Fabrications).
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New 20ft Double Door Containers – Now in Stock!! 17 Feb 2025, 9:15 am
Boxtor are excited to announce that we currently have several 20ft tunnel containers in stock, available in RAL 5013 blue and RAL 6007 green with nationwide delivery available.
About 20ft Double Door Containers
20ft double door (tunnel) containers are different to normal 20′ units, as they have a pair of cargo doors at the front and rear of the container. This makes them ideal for those who require access to their containers often.
These containers are often used for self-storage units, more specifically the middle aisle and can be modified to create 2 x 10ft units with a partition in the middle. They can also be used as a walkway for busy events and a way to funnel people during congestion.
Primary uses
20ft tunnel containers are most commonly used for self-storage use. They are perfectly suited to create 2 x 10ft units within, by inserting a steel partition wall inside the container to
divide the unit up. This is more affordable than purchasing 2 x 10ft ISO units individually. They can also be used as walkways like the name suggests, they act as a tunnel to funnel crowds at sporting and music events. They are also ideal for transporting large, palletised goods from the far East over to Europe.
Built to the Highest Spec
Our new 20ft double-door containers are built to the highest specification before being shipped from China. All of our new 20′ tunnel containers include:
- 3 locking bar doors at both ends with waist height rubber coated handle
- 18 air vents for maximum air flow
- PU coated flooring for easy cleaning
- Slimline factory fitted lockboxes for security
Modifications We are Able to Offer
Other bespoke modifications that we can offer include:
- Graffotherm treatment (also prevents condensation).
- Plyline & insulation
- Painting in any RAL colour (to match your branding)
- Fitting of additional access doors, extra windows, heaters, internal electrics and lighting!
- Shortening 20ft or 40ft containers to your length of choice, to fit a tight space!
Other good things to Know
We are able to offer our new shipping containers on a range of finance options, such as purchase, short or long-term hire or lease purchase.
We also offer our shipping containers in used condition if you are on a restricted budget.
If you would like to find out more about our 20′ tunnel shipping containers, then please get in touch via the form below.
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Boxtor’s journey into container self storage supply 5 Feb 2025, 1:40 pm
We would like to thank the team at Amax Marketing and you can read the full article here.
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Factors to Consider When Acquiring A New Container Self Storage Site 13 Jan 2025, 9:32 am
When looking for a potential new self-storage site, there are several key factors that must be considered to ensure it’s a viable and profitable business. See below a breakdown of some points to look out for:
Location
Accessibility: Your site must be accessible by your customers vehicles. Self-storage facilities must have good access for cars and vans, as well as larger customer vehicles such as removals lorries. Consider this when mapping out your site and designing the width of the roadways.
One must also remember that the lorries delivering the containers are very large, and we recommend having access for articulated lorries to ensure large scale deliveries can take place. Remember: it is more cost effective to have articulated flat bed lorries accommodate a HIAB lorry to keep the costs down and increase the number of containers Boxtor can deliver to you over a given day/ 2 day period.
See our delivery page for more information. We also have a delivery guidelines document which we can send over to you prior to delivery!
Our facility: Alert Self Storage in Northampton, with clear sign posting.
Competitive landscape: Analyse the number of other self storage facilities nearby (both indoor and outdoor sites). How many sites exist within a 10-15 mile radius of your potential site?
- Are they full / almost full?
- What prices are they charging (make sure you investigate this)
- What condition are their sites in? Are they modern and have they invested heavily in their facility or is it a little tired/ old compared to what you might be able to offer as a brand new site?
- Assess what they are offering – pricing and online customer reviews. Look for gaps in the market that you could exploit as a site. Perhaps offer units with lighting / insulation. Perhaps offer more than just containers (eg a workspace on site, a mobile office facility with printing / wifi. Perhaps some toilets on site too / car wash facility. Look to diversify your business beyond just storage!
Proximity to High Demand Areas: the site should ideally be located near residential areas / college & university campus’ / local businesses/ other areas that would require the need for a storage facility. Self storage sites that are located in strong catchment areas where there is a high population requiring additional storage usually do very well as a result of this. Demand is high and therefore pricing can be increased and reviewed based on local competition and demand.
Visibility: the site should ideally be visible from a passing roadway. In our opinion the best marketing is to ‘be seen’ by your customers own eyes. If you can locate your self storage site by a busy main road, potential new customers will drive or walk past your site and likely give you a visit if your signposting / marketing signs are clear and eye catching. Our own self storage facility in Northampton is adjacent to a busy access road into Central Northampton and many of our enquiries come from passing trade.
Market Demand
Demographics: Consider the local population size, growth trends and also income levels. An area with a growing population or higher rates of income should have increased demand and therefore you can charge higher rates.
Local economy: if your local area is in a strong economic position, there may be many businesses that are existing and contributing to a strong local economy. The need for self storage will be higher in some cases. Universities and large scale residential developments almost always increase for the need of a self storage facility.
Seasonality: Be aware that the demand for self storage can fluctuate over the course of a year. It is likely that you will have less demand in the winter months (around December and into Jan/ Feb) whilst the spring/ summer months are usually busier for new bookings.
Zoning & Permitting
- Ensure that the property is correctly zoned for self-storage use. Investigate local zoning laws and restrictions that might impact your ability to operate your self storage business.
- Understand any permitting requirements, as well as regulations related to construction, signage and hours of operation.
Site Layout & Design
Size of your land: The size of your acquired property (whether owned or leased) must accommodate a suitable number of containers, and include the ability to expand in the future as the business grows.
Layout of your containers: Make sure you ‘plan for the future’ when laying the foundations / concrete bases for your containers.
- Are you going to double stack in the future with containers going on top of the ground level? If so, the foundations must be strong enough to take the weight of both ground and upper-level units, as well as potential staircases/ landings and of course, the weight of your customer’s goods that would go inside the containers. This must all be taken into account!
- Ensure your roadways are a suitable width to allow for vehicles to manoeuvre / load and unload outside your storage containers. Are you going to plan the site based on a 1-way system (we recommend this). If so, the minimum width of the roadway should be 5 metres which allows for a vehicle to pass another vehicle without any issues.
- At Boxtor, we can use Google Earth/ maps imagery to superimpose a site layout design at your designated facility. Our CAD engineer can assist with helping you design a suitable CAD drawing displaying how best to layout the location of your containers/ roadways and access. View Our Site Layout Page or Get in touch to find out more!
COST OF ACQUISITION VS LEASING
Consider both the initial upfront cost and also long-term costs & expenses associated with acquiring or leasing a chosen site. This includes the cost of land, utilities, construction and other permits.
The price of land is rising across the UK, and a suitable self-storage site close to a main road is likely to be expensive. The initial upfront cost of acquiring a new site is not for the faint-hearted! You will need to ensure that your business plan allows for this and these costs need to be considered.
If renting the land, ensure you lock in a competitive rate with your landlord over a minimum 10-15-year period. Analyse local rates to gauge whether you are receiving a competitive rate and analyse whether this is expected to rise in the future or not.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND FLOOD RISK
Ensure a suitable site survey is carried out prior to purchasing or leasing a plot of land. Check for environmental hazards such as flooding. Floodplain areas in particular can be very problematic. You do not want to have a container site with lots of water around the storage units!
Consider insurance costs and any other measures relating to environmental costs/ concerns.
ACCESS TO UTILITIES
Ensure that your site has utilities such as water (required for cleaning of units/ the site itself) and also for general domestic use if housing a portable on site office unit (for sink with running water).
You will also require WIFI internet connection for your security systems / CCTV and access control so remember to research this. At our facility (ALERT SELF STORAGE IN NORTHAMPTON) we have to use mobile 4g/ 5 G dual sim cellular internet router as we are unable to have fibre optic access by a local provider due to location.
Exit Strategy
Consider the potential for selling the site/ business or exiting the market in the future. Make sure your site is attractive for a future buyer by investing in it. The short term outgoings of cash at the start should be worth it later down the line… Sometimes cutting corners/ taking shortcuts is not the best route and this definitely applies in self storage.
In another article, we will discuss factors to consider once you have acquired the site (ie the journey from site purchase / acquisition to the day of opening!
At Boxtor, we have nearly 30 years experience supplying new containers specifically for the container self storage market. We also own and operate our own container self storage facility in the midlands (Alert Self Storage). We have been heavily involved in the supply and delivery of thousands of new 1 trip shipping containers of all types and sizes to both brand new or pre existing storage facilities, up and down the UK!
Whether it is your first time in self storage and you need some general advice / consultation or simply want to talk all things containers, we are here to help and guide you every step of the way.
We can put you in touch with the best suppliers in the industry and of course, we are your one stop shop for shipping containers!
Interested in our lease purchase options on containers? (finance with option to buy at the end of a given lease period). Speak to Dominic Coy or Nicola Howells on this.
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Merry Christmas From Boxtor 20 Dec 2024, 10:57 am
Dear Customers,
I wanted to personally take this opportunity to thank all of you for your business and support this year.
We have really enjoyed working with both existing and new Boxtor clientele.
Whether supplying brand new shipping containers to new self-storage sites up and down the UK, delivering 40ft high cube containers on long term hires to blue chip companies, or designing and manufacturing our bespoke multidoor containers (20’ & 40’ types) for our self-storage clients (more to come in early 2025 on this!), it’s been a pleasure to be involved in a wide variety of bespoke projects, which are unique in each and every way!
From all of us at Boxtor, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Best wishes,
Dominic Coy
Additional info:
*WE ARE CLOSED FROM TUESDAY 24 th DECEMBER (MIDDAY), RE OPENING FOR BUSINESS ON THURSDAY 2nd JANUARY.
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: we will be exhibiting at the Self-Storage Association’s Annual Trade Show in Telford on Wednesday 30th April – Thursday 1st May 2025.
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New Dark Green Storage Containers in Stock 22 Jul 2024, 2:09 pm
We are excited to announce that we have new high-spec shipping containers in stock. These containers are available in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft high cube.
10ft NEW DARK GREEN SHIPPING CONTAINERS - 80 SQ FT OF STORAGE CAPACITY
When space is at a premium, these smaller containers offer an ideal, secure storage solution. Supplied in RAL 6007 bottle green, these units provide 80 sq foot of storage space for farms, schools or self storage facilities to name a few!
Specification
- Easy open doors
- 8 air vents
- slimline lockbox
- PSF flooring
- RAL 6007 green
- YOM 2024 Shipped empty over to UK so immaculate condition
20ft NEW DARK GREEN SHIPPING CONTAINERS - 160 SQ FT OF STORAGE CAPACITY
The most popular type of storage container we supply to the UK market. Available in RAL 6007 bottle green, these units provide 160 sq foot of storage space for farms, schools or self storage facilities to name a few!
Also available in dark blue subject to stock/ availability.
Specification
- 3 locking bar ‘Easy open’ doors
- fully air vented
- slimline lockbox
- PSF flooring
- RAL 6007 green
- YOM 2024 -1 trip only over to the UK.
40ft NEW HIGH CUBE DARK GREEN RAL 6007 – 320 SQ FT OF STORAGE CAPACITY
The largest type of container we usually supply, these 9ft 6 high 40ft high cubes offer a perfect storage option for businesses looking to safely hold stock of goods, pallets and additional stock within a secure, well vented storage unit.
These top of the range shipping containers are brand new and straight off the ship from our Far East factory. Offering 360 sq foot of storage capacity, these units are a great container to go for when you need a large amount of storage capacity on site.
Specification
- easy open doors (3 bar)
- 12 + vents
- slimline lockbox
- PSF flooring
- RAL 6007
- YOM 2024 – Shipped over 1 way directly from the factory
At Boxtor, we offer a wide range of shipping containers including standard and specialised containers. We also offer a mix of new and used containers, as well as containers to hire. We deliver our containers directly to your site with a HIAB self-offloading crane lorries. If you have any questions or to get a quote then please get in touch
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Shipping Containers for Your Football Club With A £25,000 Grant 9 Jul 2024, 10:25 am
Recently the Football Foundation has announced that clubs could receive up to a £25,000 grant, which the UK government backs, if the club purchases new secure storage containers. The Football Foundation suggests that by football clubs acquiring new shipping containers,this will potentially provide a cost effective, long lasting solution for their storage capacity to be increased to store sports equipment, goal posts, footballs, training kit and flagposts to name a few! This will ‘free up’ space within the clubhouse/ external facilities to be better used by other requirements.
The Football Foundation, in partnership with The FA (Football Association), often provides grants to support the development of grassroots football facilities in the UK.
The grant will fund purchasing a new (1 trip) or fully refurbished storage container with a minimum 12- month warranty.
At Boxtor, we have recently supplied a number of football, rugby and sailing clubs with our new 20ft dark green shipping containers.
Benefits of Using Shipping Containers for football storage:
- Cost-Effective: Typically cheaper than traditional building methods.
- Durable: Made from marine grade corten steel, they are robust, rodent proof and weather-resistant!
- Moveable: Can be relocated if necessary with a HIAB truck.
- Quick Delivery: Faster to supply a shipping container compared to conventional construction on site (and much cheaper too!).
To be eligible for the grant, you must be one of the following:
- A not-for-profit football club or voluntary group
- A Local Authority
- A County FA
- A Professional Club Community Organisation
- An educational establishment providing facilities for the community
- A registered charity
- A not-for-profit company
- A community interest company (CIC) or other social enterprise
- A company limited by guarantee
You must also be able to explain why you require the additional space and the container must be stored at the applicant’s site as named in the application.
If you are a football club looking for additional storage, get in touch!
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Boxtor Bulletin – June Container Update 24 Jun 2024, 9:53 am
Freight rates soar, and container pricing rises too……
Over the past few months, the shipping container industry has seen yet another dramatic rise in cargo spot rates.
French carrier CMA CGM, the world’s third largest shipping line, recently confirmed that rates from the Far East to Europe could rise as high as USD $10,000 per 40ft or HC container in the coming few months. This is almost four times greater than the rates charged in December 2023/ January 2024 (circa USD $2200 per 40ft) for the same routes.
Asia to Europe routes and timetables are continuing to be severely affected by the Red Sea crisis as most vessels are now transiting around the Southern Africa. The knock on effect is longer voyage times (12-15 days), reduced capacity and shortage of equipment.
To counter this, shipping lines are chartering additional tonnage to increase capacity and improve services. The Shipping lines are also now placing significant orders for new containers with factories in China as they look to improve their equipment availability to service demand.
What does this mean for the UK market?
There is no doubt that the significant hike in freight rates will have a major impact on UK container prices. This, combined with the sudden surge in demand for Chinese factories to build large volume orders for the shipping lines has increased container prices at source over the past few months.
Furthermore, this has impacted production capacity for container wholesalers and traders with some production slots now only available from September this year.
Specialist equipment ,that requires empty freight paying transportation to UK/Europe, such as 20ft and 40ft multidoors (for the self storage market), mini sets (made up of 10fts with 8fts shipped empty inside) and other specialised units such as 20ft open sides, will all see a significant increase in pricing. Many suppliers are likely to “hold fire” in moving these types of containers until the freight rates settle down, and they become more affordable to move again. For now, it simply will not be viable to freight them over during the peak season summer months when slot capacity is severely constrained.
These are challenging times and we should all keep a close eye on the ever-changing global shipping situation as it will affect UK businesses in one way or another.
This post was originally published for the Container Self-Storage & Traders Association (CSTA). They represent the interests of container self-storage operators, traders & innovators. You can learn more by visiting their website here.
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New Stock Due in June 21 May 2024, 8:12 am
Boxtor are excited to announce that we have new shipping container stock arriving in the coming weeks. The new containers include:
- 40ft high cube in RAL 6007 green- This comes with a 3 locking bar, numerous air vents, a slimline lockbox & PSF flooring – Available in Felixstowe/ London/ Southampton
- 20ft standard in RAL 5013 blue- This comes with a 3 locking bar – Available in Felixstowe
We also have these containers across our UK depots
Felixstowe
- NEW 20′ Standards RAL 5013 dark blue – 3 locking bar
- NEW 10′ Standards RAL 6007 dark green
- 20′ Double doors (tunnel) RAL 6007 green – 3 locking bar
- 40′ Standard height RAL 5013 blue – ex hire
- USED 40′ standard & high cubes – Green
- 20′ dry van RAL 5013 dark blue
London
- NEW 40′ high cubes RAL 5010 (1 trip only YOM 2024)
- 20′ double door RAL 5013 (ex hire)
- 20′ standard RAL 5013 (ex hire)
- 20′ standard RAL 6007 (ex hire)
Southampton
- 20′ NEW high cubes (RAL 6007 GREEN) – 3 bar easy open
- 20′ standard RAL 6007 (3 bar easy open)
- Used 40′ high cube
- 40′ standard
All NEW units are high specification, with 3 locking bar ‘easy open’ handles, PSF coated flooring, numerous air vents and slimline factory fitted lockboxes.
All ex hire units are in good, sound USED condition.
If you would like to find out more, then please use the form below or get in touch and we will be happy to help.
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Southampton port Welcomes 2 Of the Largest Container Vessels 9 May 2024, 8:04 am
Port of Southampton welcomes two of the worlds largest container vessels, including 24,000 TEU MegaMax “Manila Express”
The recent arrival of two of the largest container ships at the Port of Southampton marks a significant milestone for both the port and the shipping industry as a whole.
The channel widening will enable the largest container vessels to pass the biggest cruise ships berthed in the port.This mammoth project has involved removing about 900,000 cubic meters of predominantly clay-based material over a 2km section, widening the channel by between 30 and 65 meters in parts!
These massive vessels not only showcase the port’s capacity and capability but also demonstrate its strategic importance in global trade networks. The arrival of such large ships underscores Southampton’s continued investment in infrastructure and its commitment to staying at the forefront of the maritime industry. Additionally, it highlights the efficiency and effectiveness of the port’s operations in handling these colossal vessels, which play a crucial role in facilitating international trade and commerce.
Interesting Facts About the Port
The port of Southampton is a significant contributor to the UK economy, supporting over 45,000 jobs and contributing almost £2.5 bn annually to the UK economy. At the heart of its operations is the Container Terminal, operated by partners DP world. They are known globally for handling some of the largest container vessels at their ports around the world. Southampton also serves as the main base port for the importation of cars, handling over 900,000 vehicles annually!
Did You Know
The Port of Southampton is the UK’s second largest container port, and its unique double tide means it has 17hours of high tides, allowing flexibility with berthing access for much larger vessels.
Boxtor ships new 10ft, 20ft and 40ft equipment of all types / configurations from our factories in the Far East directly into the Port of Southampton. Our container depot in Eling Wharf, Southampton, provides fantastic access for the delivery of our new containers to customers sites all across the south of England and the West Country.
If you require a shipping container quote, please do get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team.
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Shipping Containers – A Sustainable Marketing Idea? 25 Mar 2024, 3:34 pm
A fantastic example of how a shipping container can be used as a sustainable way to advertise & showcase products.
Ikea are using a used, 20ft open side shipping container to house a number of different furniture items at the entrance to a north London IKEA store.
Converting a shipping container for use as an advertising platform is just one of hundreds of different ways to sustainably create new concepts to market/ advertise products.
Get in touch today if you have a container requirement.
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Boxtor is Exhibiting at the Self Storage Conference in Telford! 22 Mar 2024, 9:08 am
We are really excited to be exhibiting again at the Self Storage Association’s UK Conference in Telford this year!
This years event is focusing on how UK self storage operators can improve their operations, grow their sites and navigate the future in what is an ever changing business environment.
Our shipping containers will be on display in the Storage Park. Come and see our units and meet our team! Discover more about our products & services for the self storage industry.
Where? Telford International Centre, International Way, Telford
When? Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th April 2024
As a longstanding SSA Supplier Member of new shipping containers for the self storage market, come and discover more about the products we supply, the services we offer and how we can help you with the expansion of your self storage site
Our team will be on hand over the 2 day period to talk all things shipping containers & self storage supply. We are all very much look forward to meeting with new and existing clients of ours, fellow suppliers & industry experts alike.
Pop by our BOXTOR stand (32) to find out more about:
- Our business – who we are, what we do & what we offer!
- Our products and services
- Our own containerised self storage business
See you soon.
Peter, Dominic, Nicola & Val
BOXTOR LTD
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