Tunnel Container Uses

The tunnel container is known as a double door shipping container. They are built with the same dimensions of standard ISO containers but they open at both ends. This feature allows for easy access to the cargo, and is helpful if you use the container as a storage or conversion project.

Transport

A tunnel container is ideal for a variety of uses. The dual entry points provide easy access to equipment and other materials from either end, making it easier for palletised loads to be transported using a forklift, and also helps in making the management of stock flow easier. Tunnel containers are typically used as temporary bridges at construction sites, and as ticket entry points for events like festivals.

They are also ideal for self-storage. By installing a steel bulkhead partition, one 20ft tunnel container can be transformed into two 10ft units, maximising ROI. Tunnel containers can be modified in various ways, including internal lighting, and side windows - making them even more convenient for companies.

The double doors on both ends of the container make it ideal for storing bulky or larger items. This is particularly helpful in warehouses, where it can be hard to fit huge machinery or vehicles into regular shipping containers. You can save time by not having to continuously move the container.

Tunnel containers can be fitted with cooling and heating systems, allowing them to be used for temperature-controlled storage of goods such as foods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and electronics. They can also be fitted with ventilation systems to avoid condensation within the products.

Like conventional shipping containers, tunnel containers are available in 20ft and 40ft sizes. They are compliant with ISO shipping standards, are CSC plating for international freight usage and are weatherproof by the addition of insulation.

They can be transported on flat-bed trucks or chassis, or mounted on a truck frame or tracks. They are a great choice for law enforcement and military equipment because they can be transported between bases. This may also stop the unintentional identification of expensive equipment like command and control centers or mobile operating theaters. They can even be shipped with a variety of weapons including missile launchers. The Container City in Cholula, Mexico is an excellent illustration of how old sea containers can be converted into galleries, restaurants, workshops - and homes!

Stores

Double-end door containers, or Tunnel Containers as they are popularly referred to, give access to storage items from both sides of the container. This makes it easier to gain access to load and unloading, and allows for full utilisation of the storage space. This makes these units ideal as self-storage facilities providing access to both sides of the container without having to remove items. This is especially beneficial for those who must store large, bulky or awkward objects such as machinery and heavy equipment.

In addition the 40 ft tunnel container container's design allows these units to be converted easily into offices or other safe storage spaces. Unlike open side shipping containers that must be completely unloaded in order to gain access to the contents tunnel containers can be opened from either end and locked again. This is why they are ideal for creating on-site offices, or even housing, if needed.

These containers can be used to store specific items. Military units can make use of them to transport expensive systems to temporary locations like command and control centres or mobile operating theaters, which eliminates the necessity to transport these systems by vehicle.

Similarly, specialised industrial equipment like turbines and generators can be transported in this manner as well. This enables the rapid deployment of critical infrastructure to regions where it is required in order to reduce the time and cost associated with installing fixed infrastructure.

For those who want to transport a more dangerous cargo like biological or chemical materials, these units can be equipped with specialized thermal insulation and a regulated temperature control system. This lets the unit maintain a low temperature, preventing any loss or damage.

These containers can be outfitted with removable tarp covers that offer additional flexibility when loading and unloading. This permits large or heavy items that aren't able to fit in standard shipping containers to be transported, including massive machinery or construction materials, such as timber or other large items. These containers can be outfitted with high security lockboxes that prevent entry from the top.

Stuffing & De Stuffing

When it is about storage and shipping, logistics professionals use a variety of terms to describe how cargo is prepared for transport and moved through the supply chain. These terms refer to container stuffing and de-stuffing, which refer to the process through which goods are placed into or removed from containers for shipping. Understanding these concepts is essential to the success of any business that uses shipping containers for storage or distribution.

Stuffing a tunnel container requires strategically placing freight to maximize space and meet specific logistical requirements. To prevent damage in transportation, loading and packing methods that are specifically designed for the cargo are required. It is essential to put the largest cargo on the bottom, and stack lighter items on top. Also, it is important to use appropriate measures of security in order to prevent the cargo from shifting during transport. Optimising the container load also aids in reducing shipping and handling costs, as well as labour costs per unit and ensures that the container is in compliance with regulations for safe transportation.

Upon arrival at the destination the process of unloading or de-stuffing the container is a crucial step in ensuring the efficiency of supply chain. This process removes excess freight from a shipping container and requires careful inspection to detect signs of water damage or other physical damage that could affect the integrity of the cargo. De-stuffing can only be accomplished in the event that the logistics provider and shipper communicate effectively and abide by all regulations.

For companies who require a secure and secure site access point using a refurbished 20 ft tunnel containers container is an effective and cost-effective solution. They can be modified to provide an automated turnstile or entry checkpoint, which blocks access to restricted areas within the facility. These units are popular for temporary bridges and also as ticket entry points for large events.

Although tunnel containers aren't the most common kind of container for shipping but they're becoming increasingly sought-after in multimodal logistics applications. They're perfect for storage and shipping, because their doors that are double-ended allow access from either end. They are often used for self storage by organisations who require dual access to their stock. Portable Space can weld in steel bulkhead partitions, converting a 20ft tunnel container into two storage compartments that measure 10ft each, which is much cheaper than buying new storage containers.

Security

Tunneling is a method used to establish an instant connection between two points of an internet. It is a way to encapsulate packets that utilize one routing protocol inside other protocols, so routers on either side of the tunnel can then connect directly to each other.

This lets different applications use a common infrastructure. For example, a company can have tunnels for internal resources and the internet. This will help them to maintain uniform security policies for all employees and customers. The company can safeguard sensitive data from being intercepted through tunnels.

Container cargo loads, even though they are made of steel, are still susceptible to theft. The methods used by thieves have changed and they're capable of breaking into a steel container by cutting off the hinges or doors. Therefore, it is essential that businesses take measures to prevent their containers being taken.

The installation of a lockbox to the door is one method to achieve this. These are steel shrouds that are able to fit around the lug that holds the padlock on the doors of the container, and they make it extremely difficult to gain access to the padlock with bolt cutters. In addition, companies can install an alarm with a high security level that will alert them if someone attempts to cut the lockbox.

Installing turnstiles, or a manual entry checkpoint with secure access, is a different option to improve security. This is particularly helpful for events where people are entering in large numbers. It is a great way to keep guests out of the rain and wind while security personnel can conduct checks as people enter the venue.

Shipping containers are available in various sizes and configurations and therefore, businesses can choose the best one to meet their requirements. Some are designed to hold heavy items, such as vehicles and other machinery. Some containers have doors at both ends to facilitate loading and unloading. Additionally, there are refrigerated containers that can be used to transport fresh food.

Our inventory includes new tunnel containers for one-way trips as well as iicl5-certified used tunnel containers. We have a limited number of these containers in Florida and Nashville however we are constantly adding more to our inventory. If you need a tunnel container for your business, contact us now.