Container news, views and stories from around the world
Who would live in a house like this?
Live-in containers are big in the US but have yet to catch on in the UK. They’re practical and affordable, though, so is it time to think inside the box?
More than a one way trip
Just as centuries ago sailing ships transported India Pale Ale and madeira on long voyages, today makers of whisky, cognac and aquavit are doing the same - not just sending products to their final destination but to enhance the maturation process.
The box that changed the world
In 1956, American businessman Malcolm McLean invented the modern shipping container which revolutionised international trade.