Tunnel Container Uses

The tunnel container is also called a double-door shipping container. They are built with the same dimensions as standard ISO containers but they open at both ends. This allows access to cargo easily and is a useful feature if you are using the container to store or convert projects.

Transport

A tunnel container can be used for many different reasons. The dual entry points permit easy access to equipment and other materials from either end making it much easier for palletised loads to be moved by forklifts. It also makes stock flow management much easier. Tunnel containers are often used as temporary bridges at construction sites, or as ticket entrances for festivals and other events.

They are also an excellent solution for self-storage. By constructing a steel bulkhead, a 20ft tunnel containers container can be divided into two 10ft units. This maximizes return on investment. Tunnel containers can be modified in many ways. They can have internal lighting and side windows, making them more convenient for businesses.

Double doors at both ends of the container are ideal for storing large or bulky items. This is particularly helpful in warehouses where it can be difficult to squeeze large vehicles or machinery into regular shipping containers. It will save a significant amount of time as you don't have to continually reposition the container which allows you to keep moving merchandise throughout the day.

Tunnel containers can be equipped with heating and cooling units, allowing them to be used as temperature-controlled storage for goods such foods, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. They can also be fitted with ventilation to avoid condensation.

Tunnel containers are available in 20ft or 40ft sizes, just like regular shipping containers. They meet ISO shipping standards and CSC plating to be used for international freight. They can also be weatherproofed by adding insulation.

They can be positioned on tracks or truck frames, or transported on flat-bed or chassis trucks. They are also a great option for military or law enforcement equipment as they are able to be transported between bases, and could hinder the identification of high-value equipment, such as command and control centres or mobile operating theatres. They can be shipped with different weapons including missile launchers. The Container City in Cholula, Mexico is an excellent illustration of how old sea containers can be turned into galleries, restaurants, workshops - and homes!

Stores

Double end door containers or Tunnel Containers as they are generally referred to, allow access to stored items from both sides of the container. This significantly increases ease of access to load and unloading, and allows for the full utilization of the storage space. These units are ideal for self-storage facilities because they permit access to both sides without having to remove items. This is especially beneficial for those who need to store large, bulky or awkward objects like machinery and heavy equipment.

The 40 ft tunnel container container design also allows for these units to be easily transformed into offices or safe storage spaces. Unlike open side shipping containers that must be completely unloaded to gain access to the contents tunnel shipping containers containers can be opened from either side and the doors locked shut again. This makes them ideal for creating on-site offices or even housing for when needed.

These containers can be used to store specialised items. For example military units could make use of containers to transport expensive equipment to temporary locations like command and control centers or mobile operating theatres making it unnecessary for these expensive systems to be transported by roads.

Similarly, specialised industrial equipment such as generators and turbines can be transported similarly. This allows for the rapid deployment of critical infrastructure in areas where it is required significantly reducing the time and cost involved with installing fixed infrastructure.

These units are able to be fitted with the ability to control temperature and an insulation for thermal purposes if you are shipping dangerous cargo, such as chemicals or biological materials. This lets the unit maintain the temperature at a lower level, thus preventing any loss of food.

These containers can be outfitted with tarp covers that can be removed, which provide extra flexibility when loading and unloading. This permits heavy or bulky goods to be transported that would otherwise not fit in conventional shipping containers, such as timber, construction materials or large machines. These containers can be fitted with high security lockboxes that stop access from the top.

Stuffing & De Stuffing

When it concerns storage and shipping, logistics professionals use a variety of terms to describe the ways cargo is prepared for transport and moved through a supply chain. Container stuffing and destuffing are words that describe the process of loading or removing goods from a shipping container. Understanding these concepts will aid any business that relies on shipping containers for storage or distribution to be successful.

Stuffing a container tunnel requires carefully placing the cargo in order to maximize space and meet particular logistical needs. Depending on the nature of the cargo, specific packing techniques and loading methods are required to avoid damage during transportation. This includes placing the most heavy items on the bottom, putting lighter ones on top and utilizing the appropriate securing measures to keep the cargo from moving during transit. Optimizing the load in the container can help reduce shipping, handling and labor costs, and also ensures compliance with the regulations for safe transport.

Unloading or de-stuffing a container is an essential step to ensure the effectiveness of your supply chain. This process removes excess freight from a shipping container and involves careful inspection to identify any indications of water damage or other physical damage that could threaten the integrity of the cargo. De-stuffing is only feasible if the logistics provider and shipper communicate effectively and adhere to all applicable regulations.

For companies that require a safe and secure site access point using a refurbished tunnel container is an effective and cost-effective solution. These containers can be transformed to a turnstile, or an entry checkpoint that is manually operated to block access to restricted areas in the facility. These containers are also popular for temporary bridges, and for use as ticket entrances for large events.

Although tunnel containers aren't the most commonly used kind of container for shipping but they're becoming increasingly sought-after in multimodal logistics applications. They're ideal for storage and shipping, because their doors that are double-ended allow access from either end. Self-storage is an option for companies that want to have access to their inventory. Portable Space can weld in steel bulkhead partitions to convert an 20ft tunnel container into two storage compartments of 10 feet each and is a lot less than buying new storage containers.

Security

Tunneling is a method to create a direct point-to-point connection across the network. It encapsulates the packets using a single routing protocol within other protocols, so that routers at either end of a tunnel can connect directly to each other.

This allows different applications to use the same infrastructure. A company, for instance, can create tunnels to connect its internal resources to the internet. This will allow them to have uniform security policies for all employees and customers. Using tunnels, the company can also safeguard sensitive information from being intercepted by the public network.

Despite being made of steel, container cargo loads are still vulnerable to theft. The methods of thieves have changed and they are now able to break into a steel container by cutting off the hinges or doors. It's therefore important that businesses take the necessary steps to prevent their containers being taken.

Installing a lockbox onto the door is a way to accomplish this. These are welded steel shrouds which fit around the lug on the container door that holds the padlock. They make it very difficult to reach the padlock's location with bolt cutters. Businesses can also install a high security alarm that will notify the company if someone attempts to cut through the lockbox.

Another way to increase the security of tunnel containers is to set up a turnstile or a manual secure entry checkpoint. This is particularly helpful when people are able to enter in large numbers. It can be used to keep guests safe from rain and wind while allowing security personnel to check people's entry into the venue.

Shipping containers come in a variety of sizes and configurations and therefore, businesses can choose the best one to meet their needs. For instance, some are made for bulky items like machinery and vehicles. Some containers come with doors on both ends to facilitate loading and unloading. Additionally, there are refrigerated containers that can be used to transport fresh food.

All of these options are in our inventory, which includes both new one trip containers and tunnel containers that have been certified by the iicl5. We have a few of these containers available in Florida and Nashville and we're always adding more to our inventory. Contact us if you need an office container.