NEWS & TIPS

HIRE REEFER CONTAINERS IN 5 EASY STEPS

Leasing cold storage containers for a set period is probably the quickest way to resolve a space shortage and ensure sufficient capacity for perishable stock or temperature-sensitive equipment. Refrigerated containers are available from UK-based company Spacewise at very attractive rates, and they can be leased for long and short periods.

Step 1 – Choose the Supplier and Make the Call

The first step is the most important one. It’s paramount to only work with suppliers that will honour their contractual obligations and act professionally from day one. Spacewise have been directly involved in container leasing for decades and worked with large and small companies across the UK.

Step 2 – Pick Container Type and Size

Once you select the source of your containers, it’s time to define exactly what you are looking for. Standard refrigerated containers are available in 3 lengths (10ft, 20ft, and 40ft), they come equipped with internal cooling systems that can maintain temperatures as low as -35o C. Choose your unit based on the type, size, and quantity of goods that you are planning to store.

Step 3 – Decide on the Number of Units Needed

If you have a basic estimation of the volume of goods requiring storage, you will be able to deduce the number of containers optimal for your needs. Sometimes it’s more practical to divide the total capacity between several units to keep separate goods in different containers with different temperatures. In other cases, getting just one large container could be the right answer.

Step 4 – Select the Duration of the Lease

Containers can be rented for any period of time, with a flat rate independent of the duration of the lease. Even if you decide on a shorter lease initially, you can extend the arrangement. If your storage needs are expected to fluctuate in the upcoming period, you can make a plan that calls for the delivery of an agreed number of containers to be delivered when needed.

Step 5 – Provide Your Address and Prepare the Location

The final step in the ordering procedure is to provide a delivery address in the United Kingdom and consider and discuss any obstructions potentially blocking access to the site where the container will be placed.