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IBC Tote Maintenance: Five Tips to Make Them Last

IBC Tote Maintenance: Five Tips to Make Them Last

Posted on : September 15, 2018

If IBC containers are an integral part of your business, you need to maintain them just like any other piece of equipment — especially if you’re in the business of transporting hazardous materials. The more time and energy you put into maintaining your containers, the longer they will last. Your business can save money by reusing these containers for decades to come instead of having to replac...

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How International Shipping Routes Have Evolved Over Time

How International Shipping Routes Have Evolved Over Time

Posted on : September 11, 2018
Categories : Sustainability

International shipping has become a fundamental part of the global economy, but in centuries past, moving items from one country to another was a Herculean task. From domesticated camels to sailing vessels and eventually the birth of air freight shipping, international trade routes have changed dramatically over the course of human history. Take a peek at how these routes were created and what the...

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How Often Should You Replace Your Shipping Crates?

How Often Should You Replace Your Shipping Crates?

Posted on : September 5, 2018
Categories : Shipping Containers

Shipping crates are some of the most durable products and containers in the world. They are designed to travel long distances and survive all kinds of conditions. But like most things in this world, shipping crates aren’t meant to last forever. If you’ve gotten in the habit of reusing your shipping crates, you need to keep an eye on the crate’s condition over the years as the container conti...

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Who Invented the IBC Tote?

Who Invented the IBC Tote?

Posted on : September 1, 2018
Categories : IBC Totes

The IBC tote–or the Intermediate Bulk Container–has become a stable shipping container over the past 25 years. It’s primarily designed to transport liquids, chemicals, food and other granulated materials. Before the invention of IBC totes, manufacturers and shippers were accustomed to using large cylinders to move these kinds of substances around. But the IBC tote is considered more space- a...

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The Journey of the Bulk Container: Reviewing the Longest Trade Route in the World

The Journey of the Bulk Container: Reviewing the Longest Trade Route in the World

Posted on : August 30, 2018
Categories : Bulk Containers

A bulk container has a long way to travel if it’s moving from one side of the world to another. The journey for a single bulk container can amount to several weeks and thousands of miles. If your shipping container is taking one of the longest trade routes in the world, you might be curious about what the actual journey looks like. Take a look at the longest trade route in the world as it extend...

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Plastic Pallets: A Crucial Staple to Your Warehouse

Plastic Pallets: A Crucial Staple to Your Warehouse

Posted on : August 20, 2018

Pallets are a staple in any warehouse, helping you move large shipments around with ease. But you’ll have to choose between plastic pallets and wood pallets. If you’ve been using wood pallets, you might be surprised to learn that plastic pallets outperform wood pallets when it comes to cost-efficiency and package handling. They tend to be lighter, cleaner, more durable and easier to use than w...

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Understanding Trade Tariffs and How They Affect the U.S. Supply Chain

Understanding Trade Tariffs and How They Affect the U.S. Supply Chain

Posted on : August 10, 2018
Categories : Sustainability

The U.S. supply chain is made up of thousands of interconnected components that allow goods and packages to move all over the world. This web of trucks, planes, warehouses, railways and cargo ships keeps the economy alive, allowing businesses from the U.S. to import and export goods from other countries. With a global economy, trade tariffs, or taxes imposed on goods being imported from other coun...

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Why You Should Utilize Waterproof Storage Options

Why You Should Utilize Waterproof Storage Options

Posted on : August 5, 2018
Categories : Storage , Sustainability

When we think of storage, we usually mean keeping something safe for long periods at a time. But if you’re going to store something at your warehouse or facility, keeping these items in a container that’s not waterproof doesn’t make a lot of sense. Even if you plan on storing these items inside in a safe location, all kinds of unexpected situations could put these items at risk if some moist...

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Tips for Making Your Food Grade 55-Gallon Drum Last

Tips for Making Your Food Grade 55-Gallon Drum Last

Posted on : July 30, 2018
Categories : Bulk Containers , Storage

Food grade 55-gallon drums are built for long-term storage, keeping water and other edible items safe and sound for months or years at a time. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to handle your drum storage equipment. After all, these can be costly pieces of equipment, so you should do everything you can to make them last. If you’re in the business of storing food and beverages, you can sa...

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The Benefits of Utilizing Used Shipping Containers

The Benefits of Utilizing Used Shipping Containers

Posted on : July 25, 2018

If part of your business involves shipping goods across the country or international borders, you might be taken aback at how much money you have to spend on shipping supplies and equipment. From drums to crates and metal bins, every shipping container you choose will impact your chances of success. Like any business, you should be focused on reducing your overhead and saving as much money as poss...

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5 Advantages to Using Industrial Storage Bins in Your Warehouse

5 Advantages to Using Industrial Storage Bins in Your Warehouse

Posted on : July 15, 2018
Categories : Organizer Bins , Storage , Totes

The warehousing and storage industry is growing rapidly thanks to rising consumer spending. And that means your warehouse needs to be ready for more output. But improving warehouse efficiency won’t be easy if your processing and manufacturing materials are strewn all over the place. If one of your employees needs to find an item in the warehouse, they shouldn’t have to sort through an endless ...

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The Future is Green: 13 Ways the Freight and Shipping Industry is Lowering Their Energy Use

The Future is Green: 13 Ways the Freight and Shipping Industry is Lowering Their Energy Use

Posted on : July 10, 2018
Categories : Sustainability

We only have so many nonrenewable resources available to us, and it’s our job to make them last for as long as we can. We can do this by making the most of our renewable resources, changing our methods and using different fuels and materials. Freight and shipping make up one of the largest industries in the world and the effects of this industry are global. Even small changes can make a massive ...

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