When choosing a storage or rental unit, factors like durability, security, cost, and versatility are critical. While shipping containers and PODS (Portable On-Demand Storage) both provide storage solutions, shipping containers consistently prove to be the better investment. Whether you need long-term storage, a workspace, or a custom-built structure, shipping containers offer superior strength, more space for the price, and greater adaptability.
Why Shipping Containers Are the Better Choice
Durability and Security
Shipping containers are made from high-strength Corten steel, originally designed for transporting cargo across oceans. This makes them exceptionally durable and far more secure than PODs. They are completely watertight and resistant to extreme weather conditions, ensuring that contents remain protected from rain, wind, and outside elements.
Security is another key advantage. Shipping containers feature heavy-duty, lockable steel doors, making them significantly harder to break into compared to PODs, which use lighter roll-up doors that can be more easily forced open. Additionally, because shipping containers are built for industrial use, they have a much longer lifespan than PODs, which are made of lightweight materials that degrade over time. Shipping containers’ lifespan is upwards of 30 years after it is done working on the ocean!
Fun Fact: A American Container was founded in 1998 and just last year we received a rental back from 2003! As expected, it remained completely wind and watertight after all these years!
Weather and Pest Resistance
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With hurricane season coming up soon, it’s important to think about the durability of your storage needs. Shipping containers provide better protection against the elements than PODs. Their fully sealed construction prevents water damage. Shipping containers are proven to withstand category 5 strength winds when properly anchored down.
At A American Container we guarantee that every container that leaves or yard is wind and water tight. Shipping containers are also better at keeping out pests, whereas PODs, which have plastic or composite roofs and seams, may develop gaps over time that allow rodents and insects to enter.
Cost-Effectiveness and Storage Capacity
One of the biggest advantages of shipping containers is their cost-to-space ratio. Standard containers are available in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes, whereas the largest POD is only 16 feet long. This means a shipping container offers significantly more storage capacity for a lower cost. At A American Container the price to rent out a 40ft container is over half the price of renting out a 16ft POD. Call us today at (813)740-1911 to get a quote!
The Smarter Choice for Storage and Rentals
For anyone seeking secure, long-lasting, and cost-effective storage, shipping containers are the clear winner. They provide greater durability, more storage space, better security, and endless customization options. Whether for personal, business, or industrial use, shipping containers offer far more value over time compared to PODs.
A American Container offers 3 different types of containers for rentals: 20’, 40’ and offices. Each rental offers unique needs solutions for your specific needs. Not sure which container is right for you? Contact us today.
Explore Shipping Container Rental and Purchase Options
If you need a secure, spacious, and reliable storage solution, we can help. Call us at (813)740-1911 today to learn more about affordable shipping container rentals and purchases to fit your needs.
