Cape Trails and the FNB Wines2Whales: Hard work, community upliftment and entrepreneurship.
At Big Box Containers we value programs which involve the upliftment of communities, establishment of educational centres, perseverance of the environment and the importance of youth development.
Sunel
The freedom of visionary art and practical Big Box containers
Big Box Containers can be seen at The Long March to Freedom, a learning site of the individuals who delivered freedom and democracy to our country. Five different Big Box container setups were made at this incredible site and we are proud to be part of this procession of 400 South African heroes.
Sunel
THIRSTI AfricanX – 2021
Spectacular trails, unbelievable views and inherent social distancing – what more can you ask for! The 2021 THIRSTI AfricanX Trailrun held in the breathtaking Houw Hoek valley offered all this and more… Big Box Containers was delighted to support this year’s THIRSTI AfricanX event.
Sunel
From the Cape to the Karoo, with Big Box Containers
Plenty of clever planning, experience, container expertise and creative thinking made these owners from the Karoo’s dream come true.
Sunel
Wine farmers: Keeping things cool & collected, with Big Box
Refrigerated container rental for events, food markets, farms and more.
Sunel
Oak Valley Container Solution
The container for Oak Valley is made from durable, weather-resistant steel that is designed to provide strength and security.
Sunel
Big Box created a beautiful and affordable new space using containers
Affies All girls school now have new ablution facilities for the next generation!
Sunel
Hand Sanitizer in COVID-19: Helping BioEarth Laboratories Increase Storage
Meeting an unprecedented demand for storage space.
Sunel
Why Container Homes are Becoming So Popular
Most of us would consider buying a house to be a huge step. As a result, container homes are on their way to becoming the “middle ground”.
Sunel
Refrigerated Container Rental for Fresh Produce and Food Markets
Refrigerated container rental for events, food markets, farms and more.
Sunel
Be inspired by These Containerized Garden Offices and Rooms
A little imagination can turn a shipping container into a stunning garden room or backyard office.
Sunel
Setting Up a Refrigerated Container: Space and Electrical Requirements
The onsite space and electrical requirements needed for setting up a refrigerated container.
Sunel
Considering Mobile Office Rental? Choose a Shipping Container…
Big Box Containers offers affordable mobile office solutions in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Sunel
Shipping Container Lifespan: What to Expect
How long you can expect a shipping container to last.
Sunel
Shipping Container Gyms: Ideal for Accommodation, Events and More
A fully-functioning gym inside a retrofitted shipping container sounds like an oddity, until it becomes a fantastic idea adopted worldwide.
Sunel
Containers in Cairo’s City of the Dead: A Progressive Housing Solution
Cairo’s homeless in the City of the Dead are given shelter in converted shipping containers.
Sunel
Inspecting a Shipping Container: What to Check Before Buying
A handy list of what to look for when buying a shipping container.
Sunel
The World’s Tallest Shipping Container Structure
Discover more about the world’s tallest structures made from repurposed shipping containers.
Sunel
Making the Most of a Shipping Container Retail Space
Use our tips to make the most of the space in your shipping container shop or retail space.
Sunel
Choosing a Shipping Container: The Basics
Tips for choosing the best shipping container for your needs.
Sunel
Repurposed Shipping Containers: At the Heart of South Africa’s Informal Economy
Repurposed shipping containers are at the heart of South Africa’s informal economy.
Sunel
Stadium Seating Made from Shipping Containers
Rent portable stadium seating made from shipping containers for your next outdoor event.
Sunel
Portable Refrigeration for Events in South Africa
Refrigerated shipping containers provide mobile, affordable refrigeration for events
Sunel
Our Conversion of a Container into a Mobile Pizza Truck
Find out how Bearded Fellas and Big Box Containers converted a shipping container into a gourmet pizza truck.
Sunel
Chemical Storage Containers: Ideal for Mining and Construction Sites
Big Box Containers offers affordable, portable chemical storage containers.
Sunel
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium: A Shipping Container Stadium that Can Be Taken Apart After Each Match
The innovative Ras Abu Aboud stadium in Doha will be constructed from shipping containers.
Sunel
Hair Salons in Shipping Containers: Thriving Micro-Enterprises in SA
Shipping containers make affordable housing for hair salons and barbershops in South Africa.
Sunel
Container Accommodation for Events: Ideal for VIP Guests
Staging multi-day outdoor events is a major undertaking. Here’s a quick solution that ensures your event’s a sure success.
Sunel
How Much a Used Shipping Container Costs: Online Container Prices from Big Box
Trade in used shipping container is on the rise, and so are unscrupulous individuals. Big Box Container has made it safer and easier for you to order used shipping containers.
Sunel
Container Office Rental: Flexible Office Space for SA Businesses
How South African businesses can benefit from renting container offices instead of traditional office space.
Sunel
CSI Opportunities: Shipping Container Crèches, Schools and Libraries
Donating a shipping container to be used as a school, crèche or library is a great way for corporate companies to make a difference in underprivileged communities.
Sunel
Shipping Container Shopping Centres: Popping Up Everywhere
The ubiquitous shipping container can be repurposed for a number of different structures including shopping centres.
Sunel
Types of Shipping Containers: A Straightforward Guide
An overview of the different types of shipping containers and their uses.
Sunel
5 Shipping Container Business Ideas for 2019
Creatively using shipping containers could be your way to success for 2019.
Sunel
Big Box Containers and the 2019 Cape Epic
Big Box Containers at the 2019 Cape Epic.
Sunel
Combo Containers for Rent: Site Office and Storage Space in One
There’s a far cheaper and quicker way to expand your growing company.
Sunel
Shipping Container Shopping Centres: Popping Up Everywhere
The ubiquitous shipping container can be repurposed for a number of different structures including shopping centres.
Sunel
Planning Ablutions for Events: A Guide
Along with parking, security and food and beverages, ablution facilities are a “make or break” feature of any event.
Sunel
Reefers: Massive Growth in South African Deman for Reefers
SA farmers and entrepreneurs are pushing the demand for refrigerated shipping containers as the country recovers from drought and technical recession.
Sunel
Refrigerated Containers for Rent in Cape Town
Big Box Containers offers 6- and 12-metre refrigerated containers for rent in Cape Town.
Sunel
Best Office Containers in Cape Town
Rent or buy an affordable, portable, container-based office from Big Box Containers in Cape Town.
Sunel
Big Box Containers and the 2018 Wines2Whales
All about Big Box Containers and the 2018 Wines2Whales.
Sunel
Shipping Containers for Film Crews: From Storage to Housing
Containers are an affordable, convenient option for the film making industry, serving as storage, crew quarters and post-production and editing facilities.
Sunel
Shipping Container Hotels and Guest Accommodation: Taking Off in SA
Imaginative and creative shipping container hotels are taking off in South Africa.
Sunel
Affordable Container Offices for South African Entrepreneurs
Repurposed shipping containers provide affordable business premises for entrepreneurs.
Sunel
How to Pack a Refrigerated Container
We show you how to pack a refrigerated container to ensure maximum efficiency.
Sunel
Preventing Construction Site Theft in South Africa
Construction site theft is a significant issue in South Africa. We look at how best to minimise its occurrence.
Sunel
Mandela Day: Big Box Joins Businesses in Painting Container Crèche
In celebration of Mandela Day, Big Box Containers donated and helped paint shipping containers for use in a crèche in Moreleta Park, Pretoria.
Sunel
Globalisation: 10 Ways Shipping Containers have Changed the World
Shipping containers have had a revolutionary effect on trade worldwide.
Sunel
Shipping Containers: Ideal Seasonal Farm Storage
Shipping containers are proving invaluable to seasonal food producers.
Sunel
Ideal Container Storage and Offices: Our Range of 3-metre Containers in Gauteng
Need to rent a small container? Big Box offers a range of 3-metre containers in Gauteng.
Sunel
Another Innovative Idea: Instant Shipping Container Garages
Shipping containers can be converted for use as instant garages. We consider the pros and cons.
Sunel
Rental of Converted Office Containers
Big Box Containers rents converted office containers, ideal as portable, cost-effective office space.
Sunel
Big Box Keeps Proteas Cool at the 2018 Protea Cullifest
Another innovative use for containers – keeping thousands of proteas at just the right temperature for the Protea Cullifest.
Sunel
Big Box Containers and the 2018 Cape Epic
Well done to all three of our teams for completing the gruelling 2018 Cape Epic.
Sunel
Chemical Toilets and the Cape Town Water Crisis
A timely look at the pros and cons of using chemical toilets during the Cape Town water crisis.
Sunel
Shipping Container Mansions
Unused shipping containers may be an eyesore to some, but when they’re painted, polished and given a new life, they’re the building blocks of some pretty awesome real estate. Take a look at these shipping container mansions, some of which are proudly South African.
Sunel
Shipping Container Pools: Pros and Cons
What are the pros and cons of shipping container pools, and what’s involved in installing them?
Sunel
Container Coffee Shops Around the World
Containers are being converted into all sorts of structures, including coffee shops.
Sunel
7 of Africa’s Biggest Container Ports, in Pictures
An interesting look at Africa’s biggest and busiest container ports.
Sunel
Affordable Art Spaces: Shipping Container Galleries
Shipping containers have been converted into affordable art galleries in many parts of the world, including in South Africa.
Sunel
Refrigerated Containers: Guidelines for Storing Fresh Produce
A quick guide to storing and transporting fresh produce.
Sunel
Shipping Container Student Accommodation: Around the World
Around the world, shipping containers are helping solve shortages of student accommodation.
Sunel
Starting in a Mobile Catering Business: What to Consider
Mobile catering isn’t just trendy – it’s a low-cost business opportunity for savvy entrepreneurs. Here’s what to consider.
Sunel
Container Computer Centres: A Logical Solution in South Africa
Computer centres in repurposed shipping containers are helping ensure that South Africans don’t get left behind.
Sunel
The Problem of Empty Containers: Why Repurposing Makes Sense
Here’s why it makes sense – and in fact is imperative – to recycle and repurpose shipping containers.
Sunel
Affordable Ready-Made Construction Site Sheds
Find out about the advantages of our ready-made construction sheds, available in Gauteng.
Sunel
Location Filming in South Africa: Guide for Film Crews
Suggestions for film productions that make use of the amazing filming locations around South Africa.
Sunel
Shipping Container Clinics: A Clever Solution
Shipping containers make ideal, cost-effective medical clinics.
Sunel
Shipping Container Restaurants
Over the past decade,…
Sunel
Big Box Supports Crèche Educational Initiative
The Wine2Whales Crèche Educational Initiative will enhance the early learning experience at five crèches in the Overberg region of the Western Cape.
Sunel
10 Advantages of Reefers for Cold Storage
The first refrigerated shipping containers, also called reefers, were introduced in the 1960s.
Sunel
Is It Time for Shipping Container Skyscrapers?
Is there anything that shipping containers can’t be used to construct? Now designers are even considering container skyscrapers.
Sunel
Google’s Use of Shipping Container Data Centres
Find out about Google’s widespread use of shipping container data centres, including rumours of data centres at sea.
Sunel
Best Dry and Refrigerated Containers in Cape Town
Affordable dry and refrigerated containers in Cape Town.
Sunel
Ablution Facilities for Sports Events
Big Box Containers hires convenient, affordable ablution facilities, ideal for sports and other events.
Sunel
What’s Really Involved: Building Shipping Container Homes and Offices
Find out what’s really involved in building a shipping container home or office.
Sunel
Affordable Containers in Johannesburg
Big Box Containers is the leading provider of high-quality containers in Johannesburg.
Sunel
Portable Storage Solutions for Construction Sites
An overview of why secure storage solutions are vital for construction sites, and of what the options are.
Sunel
Containers and the Mandela Day Library Project
The Mandela Day Library Project has been hugely successful in bringing libraries to South African communities – using repurposed shipping containers.
Sunel
Shipping Container Farms: An Urban Solution?
An interesting article about urban container farming.
Sunel
Temporary Cold Storage Solutions for Craft Beer Retailers
A look at the vastly successful craft beer industry and its specialised needs for cold storage solutions.
Sunel
Shipping Container Sculptures and Street Art
A photo-rich article on shipping container sculptures and street art.
Sunel
Reefers: Temporary Cold Storage During Renovations
Need temporary cold storage during renovations? Refrigerated containers (reefers) are an ideal solution.
Sunel
Big Box at the 2017 Cell C AfricanX Trailrun
Results and photos from the 2017 Cell C AfricanX Trailrun. Well done to the Big Box team and everyone else who participated!
Sunel
Reefers: Cold Storage Solutions for Florists
Expert tips for extending the life of flowers, including ideal cold storage options.
Sunel
Big Box Expands and Now Offers Garden Sheds in Gauteng
It’s official – Container Agents has joined the Big Box family, helping us expand our services in Gauteng and the North West Province.
Sunel
10 Advantages of Reefers for Cold Storage
The first refrigerated shipping containers, also called reefers, were introduced in the 1960s.
Sunel
Toilet Hire for Events
We’ve introduced portable toilet hire as a convenient new service for event organisers.
Sunel
Mobile Offices for Mining and Construction: What to Consider
What to consider when choosing an office for a mining or construction site.
Sunel
The Story of the Maersk Empire
An interesting look at Maersk and its rise to dominate the world’s shipping industry.
Sunel
Eastern Europe’s Amazing Container “Mega Malls”
A look at Eastern Europe’s incredible container “mega malls”, including the Ukraine’s Seventh Kilometre Market and the Dordoy Bazaar.
Sunel
Wrapping Up Big Box this Christmas
Another exciting year is nearly over and the festive season is around the corner. But before you knock off for the holidays, we have some big news.
Sunel
Hotels and Restaurants: Preparing for the Busy Season
An overview of ways that hotel and restaurant owners can prepare for the holiday rush.
Sunel
Big Box Supports Crèche Educational Initiative
Big Box Containers was delighted to be able to support a valuable crèche educational initiative.
Sunel
Wines2Whales: Congratulations to our Teams!
Well done to our Big Box teams and to everyone else who participated in this year’s spectacular Wines2Whales races.
Sunel
Interview with Big Box Containers
We had the pleasure of speaking to Willie Ward about how Big Box Containers got started, what its priorities are and where it’s headed today.
Sunel
Excitement Mounts: The 2016 Wines2Whales
Excitement mounts as we approach the 2016 Wines2Whales.
Sunel
Cold Storage for Events and Functions: A Simple Solution
The benefits of using refrigerated containers – also called reefers – as cold storage for events.
Sunel
Welcoming Skateistan to Johannesburg
Skateistan, an award-winning initiative for youth, is now operating in Johannesburg! At Big Box, we were delighted to contribute.
Sunel
Big Box Spring Special
The weather is warming up, and Big Box is offering a Spring special to help you keep your stock and produce cool!
Sunel
Reefers: An On-Farm Cold Storage Solution for SA Farmers
Why reefers are an ideal on-farm cold storage solution for South African farmers.
Sunel
The 2016 Big Box Night Trail Series
We’re excited to announce the Big Box Night Trail Series for 2016.
Sunel
Shipping Container Restaurants
A fun look at shipping container restaurants around the world and the benefits they have for business owners.
Sunel
A Guide to Shipping Container Sizes
A useful guide to shipping container sizes.
Sunel
Shipping Container Maintenance
Shipping containers don’t require much maintenance, but a little care goes a long way. Find out how to keep a container in tip-top condition.
Sunel
History of Shipping Containers
An interesting look at the history of shipping containers.
Sunel
Big Box Sponsors Sports Day
In June, Big Box was delighted to sponsor a sports day for the children from Forest Town School.
Sunel
Unusual Uses of Shipping Containers
An entertaining look at some unusual and innovative uses of shipping containers.
Sunel
Why Hire a Refrigerated Container?
We look at the advantages of hiring a refrigerated container to meet your refrigeration and cold storage needs.
Sunel
One of Our Favourite Projects
One of our favourite projects, the Khaya Center in Lahae – built largely from shipping containers.
Sunel
Shipping Container Offices Around the World
An entertaining look at how shipping containers are being used as offices around the world.
Sunel
Shipping Containers as School Libraries in SA
Shipping containers are being used across South Africa as school libraries.
Sunel
Big Box Partners with the Cell C AfricanX Trailrun
In 2016, Big Box Containers supported the Cell C AfricanX Trailrun, providing the race organisers with a number of customised, portable facilities built from shipping containers.
Sunel
From Spaza Shops to Shopping Malls
An interesting use of shipping containers – South Africa’s first shipping container shopping mall.
Sunel
How to Start an Internet Café in South Africa
A guide to starting an internet café in South Africa.
Sunel
Shipping Containers: The Best Choice for Refrigeration
An introduction to refrigerated shipping containers – how they work and the benefits of using them for refrigeration.
Sunel
How Shipping Containers are Made
A look at the history of shipping containers and how they’re made.
Sunel
Shipping Containers as Homes
In recent years, increased…
Sunel
Fascinating Facts about Shipping Containers
Shipping containers are everywhere. They can be seen on the docks of ports and on the backs of trucks across the world – so much so that it’s possible to take them for granted, overlooking the key role they play.
Sunel
Big Box Containers partners with FNB Wines2Whales
Big Box Containers is partnering up with Wines2Whales to help make the mountain bike races a success.
Sunel
Big Box Containers partners with FNB Wine2Whales MTB Events
Big Box Containers has teamed up with one of the Western Cape’s most exciting three day stage mountain bike races, the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events.
Sunel
FNB Wines2Whales MTB events
Big Box containers partners with FNB Wines2Whales MTB events
Sunel
The Big Box Wine Bar
Our newest baby, the object of much planning and designing, has finally arrived.
Sunel
Klein Akkerdoppies Kleuterskool
Kleuterskool Akkerdoppies is a pre-school situated in Stellenbosch. They cater for children between the ages of 3 months to 6 years.
Sunel
Big Box for Canoes
The 2011 Africa Canoe Polo Championships held in Cape Town the first weekend in October saw 62 players from 4 African countries competing at the V&A.
Sunel
Schools Built With Recycled Containers
And as we believe that a hungry child cannot learn, Big Box Containers also built a fully functional kitchen to provide nutrition for the young learners.
Sunel
Dinner With a Difference
Celebrity chefs Reuben Riffel, Margot Janse, Darren Roberts and Neil Jewell are used to preparing sumptuous meals for the who’s who of South African society at their Franschhoek restaurants, but the ingredients used for a special fundraising dinner on October 9 will be very different from the usual.
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Cape Trails and the FNB Wines2Whales: Hard work, community upliftment and entrepreneurship.
At Big Box Containers we value programs which involve the upliftment of communities, establishment of educational centres, perseverance of the environment and the importance of youth development.
Sunel
The freedom of visionary art and practical Big Box containers
Big Box Containers can be seen at The Long March to Freedom, a learning site of the individuals who delivered freedom and democracy to our country. Five different Big Box container setups were made at this incredible site and we are proud to be part of this procession of 400 South African heroes.
Sunel
THIRSTI AfricanX – 2021
Spectacular trails, unbelievable views and inherent social distancing – what more can you ask for! The 2021 THIRSTI AfricanX Trailrun held in the breathtaking Houw Hoek valley offered all this and more… Big Box Containers was delighted to support this year’s THIRSTI AfricanX event.
Sunel
From the Cape to the Karoo, with Big Box Containers
Plenty of clever planning, experience, container expertise and creative thinking made these owners from the Karoo’s dream come true.
Sunel
Wine farmers: Keeping things cool & collected, with Big Box
Refrigerated container rental for events, food markets, farms and more.
Sunel
Oak Valley Container Solution
The container for Oak Valley is made from durable, weather-resistant steel that is designed to provide strength and security.
Sunel
Big Box created a beautiful and affordable new space using containers
Affies All girls school now have new ablution facilities for the next generation!
Sunel
Hand Sanitizer in COVID-19: Helping BioEarth Laboratories Increase Storage
Meeting an unprecedented demand for storage space.
Sunel
Why Container Homes are Becoming So Popular
Most of us would consider buying a house to be a huge step. As a result, container homes are on their way to becoming the “middle ground”.
Sunel
Refrigerated Container Rental for Fresh Produce and Food Markets
Refrigerated container rental for events, food markets, farms and more.
Sunel
Be inspired by These Containerized Garden Offices and Rooms
A little imagination can turn a shipping container into a stunning garden room or backyard office.
Sunel
Setting Up a Refrigerated Container: Space and Electrical Requirements
The onsite space and electrical requirements needed for setting up a refrigerated container.
Sunel
Considering Mobile Office Rental? Choose a Shipping Container…
Big Box Containers offers affordable mobile office solutions in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Sunel
Shipping Container Lifespan: What to Expect
How long you can expect a shipping container to last.
Sunel
Shipping Container Gyms: Ideal for Accommodation, Events and More
A fully-functioning gym inside a retrofitted shipping container sounds like an oddity, until it becomes a fantastic idea adopted worldwide.
Sunel
Containers in Cairo’s City of the Dead: A Progressive Housing Solution
Cairo’s homeless in the City of the Dead are given shelter in converted shipping containers.
Sunel
Inspecting a Shipping Container: What to Check Before Buying
A handy list of what to look for when buying a shipping container.
Sunel
The World’s Tallest Shipping Container Structure
Discover more about the world’s tallest structures made from repurposed shipping containers.
Sunel
Making the Most of a Shipping Container Retail Space
Use our tips to make the most of the space in your shipping container shop or retail space.
Sunel
Choosing a Shipping Container: The Basics
Tips for choosing the best shipping container for your needs.
Sunel
Repurposed Shipping Containers: At the Heart of South Africa’s Informal Economy
Repurposed shipping containers are at the heart of South Africa’s informal economy.
Sunel
Stadium Seating Made from Shipping Containers
Rent portable stadium seating made from shipping containers for your next outdoor event.
Sunel
Portable Refrigeration for Events in South Africa
Refrigerated shipping containers provide mobile, affordable refrigeration for events
Sunel
Our Conversion of a Container into a Mobile Pizza Truck
Find out how Bearded Fellas and Big Box Containers converted a shipping container into a gourmet pizza truck.
Sunel
Chemical Storage Containers: Ideal for Mining and Construction Sites
Big Box Containers offers affordable, portable chemical storage containers.
Sunel
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium: A Shipping Container Stadium that Can Be Taken Apart After Each Match
The innovative Ras Abu Aboud stadium in Doha will be constructed from shipping containers.
Sunel
Hair Salons in Shipping Containers: Thriving Micro-Enterprises in SA
Shipping containers make affordable housing for hair salons and barbershops in South Africa.
Sunel
Container Accommodation for Events: Ideal for VIP Guests
Staging multi-day outdoor events is a major undertaking. Here’s a quick solution that ensures your event’s a sure success.
Sunel
How Much a Used Shipping Container Costs: Online Container Prices from Big Box
Trade in used shipping container is on the rise, and so are unscrupulous individuals. Big Box Container has made it safer and easier for you to order used shipping containers.
Sunel
Container Office Rental: Flexible Office Space for SA Businesses
How South African businesses can benefit from renting container offices instead of traditional office space.
Sunel
CSI Opportunities: Shipping Container Crèches, Schools and Libraries
Donating a shipping container to be used as a school, crèche or library is a great way for corporate companies to make a difference in underprivileged communities.
Sunel
Shipping Container Shopping Centres: Popping Up Everywhere
The ubiquitous shipping container can be repurposed for a number of different structures including shopping centres.
Sunel
Types of Shipping Containers: A Straightforward Guide
An overview of the different types of shipping containers and their uses.
Sunel
5 Shipping Container Business Ideas for 2019
Creatively using shipping containers could be your way to success for 2019.
Sunel
Big Box Containers and the 2019 Cape Epic
Big Box Containers at the 2019 Cape Epic.
Sunel
Combo Containers for Rent: Site Office and Storage Space in One
There’s a far cheaper and quicker way to expand your growing company.
Sunel
Shipping Container Shopping Centres: Popping Up Everywhere
The ubiquitous shipping container can be repurposed for a number of different structures including shopping centres.
Sunel
Planning Ablutions for Events: A Guide
Along with parking, security and food and beverages, ablution facilities are a “make or break” feature of any event.
Sunel
Reefers: Massive Growth in South African Deman for Reefers
SA farmers and entrepreneurs are pushing the demand for refrigerated shipping containers as the country recovers from drought and technical recession.
Sunel
Refrigerated Containers for Rent in Cape Town
Big Box Containers offers 6- and 12-metre refrigerated containers for rent in Cape Town.
Sunel
Best Office Containers in Cape Town
Rent or buy an affordable, portable, container-based office from Big Box Containers in Cape Town.
Sunel
Big Box Containers and the 2018 Wines2Whales
All about Big Box Containers and the 2018 Wines2Whales.
Sunel
Shipping Containers for Film Crews: From Storage to Housing
Containers are an affordable, convenient option for the film making industry, serving as storage, crew quarters and post-production and editing facilities.
Sunel
Shipping Container Hotels and Guest Accommodation: Taking Off in SA
Imaginative and creative shipping container hotels are taking off in South Africa.
Sunel
Affordable Container Offices for South African Entrepreneurs
Repurposed shipping containers provide affordable business premises for entrepreneurs.
Sunel
How to Pack a Refrigerated Container
We show you how to pack a refrigerated container to ensure maximum efficiency.
Sunel
Preventing Construction Site Theft in South Africa
Construction site theft is a significant issue in South Africa. We look at how best to minimise its occurrence.
Sunel
Mandela Day: Big Box Joins Businesses in Painting Container Crèche
In celebration of Mandela Day, Big Box Containers donated and helped paint shipping containers for use in a crèche in Moreleta Park, Pretoria.
Sunel
Globalisation: 10 Ways Shipping Containers have Changed the World
Shipping containers have had a revolutionary effect on trade worldwide.
Sunel
Shipping Containers: Ideal Seasonal Farm Storage
Shipping containers are proving invaluable to seasonal food producers.
Sunel
Ideal Container Storage and Offices: Our Range of 3-metre Containers in Gauteng
Need to rent a small container? Big Box offers a range of 3-metre containers in Gauteng.
Sunel
Another Innovative Idea: Instant Shipping Container Garages
Shipping containers can be converted for use as instant garages. We consider the pros and cons.
Sunel
Rental of Converted Office Containers
Big Box Containers rents converted office containers, ideal as portable, cost-effective office space.
Sunel
Big Box Keeps Proteas Cool at the 2018 Protea Cullifest
Another innovative use for containers – keeping thousands of proteas at just the right temperature for the Protea Cullifest.
Sunel
Big Box Containers and the 2018 Cape Epic
Well done to all three of our teams for completing the gruelling 2018 Cape Epic.
Sunel
Chemical Toilets and the Cape Town Water Crisis
A timely look at the pros and cons of using chemical toilets during the Cape Town water crisis.
Sunel
Shipping Container Mansions
Unused shipping containers may be an eyesore to some, but when they’re painted, polished and given a new life, they’re the building blocks of some pretty awesome real estate. Take a look at these shipping container mansions, some of which are proudly South African.
Sunel
Shipping Container Pools: Pros and Cons
What are the pros and cons of shipping container pools, and what’s involved in installing them?
Sunel
Container Coffee Shops Around the World
Containers are being converted into all sorts of structures, including coffee shops.
Sunel
7 of Africa’s Biggest Container Ports, in Pictures
An interesting look at Africa’s biggest and busiest container ports.
Sunel
Affordable Art Spaces: Shipping Container Galleries
Shipping containers have been converted into affordable art galleries in many parts of the world, including in South Africa.
Sunel
Refrigerated Containers: Guidelines for Storing Fresh Produce
A quick guide to storing and transporting fresh produce.
Sunel
Shipping Container Student Accommodation: Around the World
Around the world, shipping containers are helping solve shortages of student accommodation.
Sunel
Starting in a Mobile Catering Business: What to Consider
Mobile catering isn’t just trendy – it’s a low-cost business opportunity for savvy entrepreneurs. Here’s what to consider.
Sunel
Container Computer Centres: A Logical Solution in South Africa
Computer centres in repurposed shipping containers are helping ensure that South Africans don’t get left behind.
Sunel
The Problem of Empty Containers: Why Repurposing Makes Sense
Here’s why it makes sense – and in fact is imperative – to recycle and repurpose shipping containers.
Sunel
Affordable Ready-Made Construction Site Sheds
Find out about the advantages of our ready-made construction sheds, available in Gauteng.
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Location Filming in South Africa: Guide for Film Crews
Suggestions for film productions that make use of the amazing filming locations around South Africa.
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Shipping Container Clinics: A Clever Solution
Shipping containers make ideal, cost-effective medical clinics.
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Shipping Container Restaurants
Over the past decade,…
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Big Box Supports Crèche Educational Initiative
The Wine2Whales Crèche Educational Initiative will enhance the early learning experience at five crèches in the Overberg region of the Western Cape.
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10 Advantages of Reefers for Cold Storage
The first refrigerated shipping containers, also called reefers, were introduced in the 1960s.
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Is It Time for Shipping Container Skyscrapers?
Is there anything that shipping containers can’t be used to construct? Now designers are even considering container skyscrapers.
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Google’s Use of Shipping Container Data Centres
Find out about Google’s widespread use of shipping container data centres, including rumours of data centres at sea.
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Best Dry and Refrigerated Containers in Cape Town
Affordable dry and refrigerated containers in Cape Town.
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Ablution Facilities for Sports Events
Big Box Containers hires convenient, affordable ablution facilities, ideal for sports and other events.
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What’s Really Involved: Building Shipping Container Homes and Offices
Find out what’s really involved in building a shipping container home or office.
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Affordable Containers in Johannesburg
Big Box Containers is the leading provider of high-quality containers in Johannesburg.
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Portable Storage Solutions for Construction Sites
An overview of why secure storage solutions are vital for construction sites, and of what the options are.
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Containers and the Mandela Day Library Project
The Mandela Day Library Project has been hugely successful in bringing libraries to South African communities – using repurposed shipping containers.
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Shipping Container Farms: An Urban Solution?
An interesting article about urban container farming.
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Temporary Cold Storage Solutions for Craft Beer Retailers
A look at the vastly successful craft beer industry and its specialised needs for cold storage solutions.
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Shipping Container Sculptures and Street Art
A photo-rich article on shipping container sculptures and street art.
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Reefers: Temporary Cold Storage During Renovations
Need temporary cold storage during renovations? Refrigerated containers (reefers) are an ideal solution.
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Big Box at the 2017 Cell C AfricanX Trailrun
Results and photos from the 2017 Cell C AfricanX Trailrun. Well done to the Big Box team and everyone else who participated!
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Reefers: Cold Storage Solutions for Florists
Expert tips for extending the life of flowers, including ideal cold storage options.
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Big Box Expands and Now Offers Garden Sheds in Gauteng
It’s official – Container Agents has joined the Big Box family, helping us expand our services in Gauteng and the North West Province.
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10 Advantages of Reefers for Cold Storage
The first refrigerated shipping containers, also called reefers, were introduced in the 1960s.
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Toilet Hire for Events
We’ve introduced portable toilet hire as a convenient new service for event organisers.
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Mobile Offices for Mining and Construction: What to Consider
What to consider when choosing an office for a mining or construction site.
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The Story of the Maersk Empire
An interesting look at Maersk and its rise to dominate the world’s shipping industry.
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Eastern Europe’s Amazing Container “Mega Malls”
A look at Eastern Europe’s incredible container “mega malls”, including the Ukraine’s Seventh Kilometre Market and the Dordoy Bazaar.
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Wrapping Up Big Box this Christmas
Another exciting year is nearly over and the festive season is around the corner. But before you knock off for the holidays, we have some big news.
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Hotels and Restaurants: Preparing for the Busy Season
An overview of ways that hotel and restaurant owners can prepare for the holiday rush.
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Big Box Supports Crèche Educational Initiative
Big Box Containers was delighted to be able to support a valuable crèche educational initiative.
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Wines2Whales: Congratulations to our Teams!
Well done to our Big Box teams and to everyone else who participated in this year’s spectacular Wines2Whales races.
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Interview with Big Box Containers
We had the pleasure of speaking to Willie Ward about how Big Box Containers got started, what its priorities are and where it’s headed today.
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Excitement Mounts: The 2016 Wines2Whales
Excitement mounts as we approach the 2016 Wines2Whales.
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Cold Storage for Events and Functions: A Simple Solution
The benefits of using refrigerated containers – also called reefers – as cold storage for events.
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Welcoming Skateistan to Johannesburg
Skateistan, an award-winning initiative for youth, is now operating in Johannesburg! At Big Box, we were delighted to contribute.
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Big Box Spring Special
The weather is warming up, and Big Box is offering a Spring special to help you keep your stock and produce cool!
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Reefers: An On-Farm Cold Storage Solution for SA Farmers
Why reefers are an ideal on-farm cold storage solution for South African farmers.
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The 2016 Big Box Night Trail Series
We’re excited to announce the Big Box Night Trail Series for 2016.
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Shipping Container Restaurants
A fun look at shipping container restaurants around the world and the benefits they have for business owners.
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A Guide to Shipping Container Sizes
A useful guide to shipping container sizes.
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Shipping Container Maintenance
Shipping containers don’t require much maintenance, but a little care goes a long way. Find out how to keep a container in tip-top condition.
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History of Shipping Containers
An interesting look at the history of shipping containers.
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Big Box Sponsors Sports Day
In June, Big Box was delighted to sponsor a sports day for the children from Forest Town School.
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Unusual Uses of Shipping Containers
An entertaining look at some unusual and innovative uses of shipping containers.
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Why Hire a Refrigerated Container?
We look at the advantages of hiring a refrigerated container to meet your refrigeration and cold storage needs.
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One of Our Favourite Projects
One of our favourite projects, the Khaya Center in Lahae – built largely from shipping containers.
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Shipping Container Offices Around the World
An entertaining look at how shipping containers are being used as offices around the world.
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Shipping Containers as School Libraries in SA
Shipping containers are being used across South Africa as school libraries.
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Big Box Partners with the Cell C AfricanX Trailrun
In 2016, Big Box Containers supported the Cell C AfricanX Trailrun, providing the race organisers with a number of customised, portable facilities built from shipping containers.
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From Spaza Shops to Shopping Malls
An interesting use of shipping containers – South Africa’s first shipping container shopping mall.
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How to Start an Internet Café in South Africa
A guide to starting an internet café in South Africa.
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Shipping Containers: The Best Choice for Refrigeration
An introduction to refrigerated shipping containers – how they work and the benefits of using them for refrigeration.
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How Shipping Containers are Made
A look at the history of shipping containers and how they’re made.
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Shipping Containers as Homes
In recent years, increased…
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Fascinating Facts about Shipping Containers
Shipping containers are everywhere. They can be seen on the docks of ports and on the backs of trucks across the world – so much so that it’s possible to take them for granted, overlooking the key role they play.
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Big Box Containers partners with FNB Wines2Whales
Big Box Containers is partnering up with Wines2Whales to help make the mountain bike races a success.
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Big Box Containers partners with FNB Wine2Whales MTB Events
Big Box Containers has teamed up with one of the Western Cape’s most exciting three day stage mountain bike races, the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events.
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FNB Wines2Whales MTB events
Big Box containers partners with FNB Wines2Whales MTB events
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The Big Box Wine Bar
Our newest baby, the object of much planning and designing, has finally arrived.
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Klein Akkerdoppies Kleuterskool
Kleuterskool Akkerdoppies is a pre-school situated in Stellenbosch. They cater for children between the ages of 3 months to 6 years.
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Big Box for Canoes
The 2011 Africa Canoe Polo Championships held in Cape Town the first weekend in October saw 62 players from 4 African countries competing at the V&A.
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Schools Built With Recycled Containers
And as we believe that a hungry child cannot learn, Big Box Containers also built a fully functional kitchen to provide nutrition for the young learners.
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Dinner With a Difference
Celebrity chefs Reuben Riffel, Margot Janse, Darren Roberts and Neil Jewell are used to preparing sumptuous meals for the who’s who of South African society at their Franschhoek restaurants, but the ingredients used for a special fundraising dinner on October 9 will be very different from the usual.
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