Are you looking for longterm and secure storage? Using a container might be the answer!Are you looking for longterm and secure storage? Using a container might be the answer!

Using containers to move cargo is beneficial in many ways. Using containers to move cargo to Alaska is critical. Container usage, over the water via barge, to Alaska can improve efficiency, keep cargo dry and reduce costs.

                Once the container arrives in Alaska, and is stripped of cargo, Alaskans in both urban and remote areas have relied on containers for many usages. Containers can be used as storage, converted into a living space, and most importantly keep cargo weather tight during long winter months, This extra layer of security and protection from the elements in very valuable in very hot, very cold and very rainy climes. Weather in Alaska can be extreme and unpredictable; having the reassurance of a sound structure to protect your cargo is key.

Containers are built from steel. Steel is a commodity that fluctuates in price and therefore drives the price of a 20 or 40-foot container up, or down, depending on global economic factors.

During times of high steel pricing, containers can be difficult to find at an affordable price especially when that container is going to be shipped as well. SeaTac Marine offers both shipping and supply of four different sized one-trip containers that can meet your needs and high expectations.

How does one choose the right container? That depends on the size of the cargo, the trucking available at the destination in Alaska and the budget of the consumer. In general, there are four different sized containers available to choose from.

• 20 ft Container- Measures 20’ x 8.6’ x 8.6’ and provides 1,172 cubic feet. Perfect for smaller loads and tight spaces.
• 20 ft High Cube Container- Measures 20’ x 8’ x 9.5’ and provides 1,316 ft cubic ft. High cube containers enables cargo that is taller in height. These are perfect for oversized machinery, construction equipment, agricultural machines, and industrial materials.
• 40 ft Container – Measures 40’ x 8’ x 8.6’, this sized container is great for workshops, moving projects, ATVs, and heavy equipment.
• 40 ft High Cube- Measures 40’ x 8’ x 9.5’, this is very similar to the 20 ft but 20 ft longer.

If you are interested in purchasing or renting a container of any size, please reach out to SeaTac Marine today. We sell all sizes and shapes and can even assist with custom builds if that is a need you have.