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Andreas Atrott is the founder of CUBX - shipping-containers.com and its sister sites shipping-containers.com.au in Australia and containerbasis.de in Germany. He has spent more than 15 years in the container industry, across sales, modifications, and custom builds, and shares what he has learned on his YouTube channel, Andy Knows Containers. That practical experience shapes how the platform helps US buyers match the right container to their project. Profile last updated: October 10, 2026

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Shipping Container Underground Bunker: What You Need to Know Before You Dig

Can you bury a shipping container as a bunker or storm shelter? Soil loads, groundwater, rust and air explained, plus what a safe underground shelter needs instead.
October 9, 2026 Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Shipping Container Garage: Sizes, Doors, Costs and Permits

How to use a shipping container as a garage: which size fits a car or a truck, door options, double garages with a roof between two containers, floor, ventilation, security and permits.
October 9, 2026 Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Conex Box vs Shipping Container: Is There a Difference?

Conex box or shipping container? Where the name comes from, how the original Army CONEX differs from today's ISO containers, and what to check before you buy.
October 9, 2026 Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Shipping Container Transport Cost in 2026: Delivery Prices by Distance

What it costs to transport a shipping container in the US: delivery prices by distance, per-mile rates for long hauls, truck types, crane and extra fees, with worked examples.
October 9, 2026 Last updated on October 22, 2026
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How to Build a Shipping Container Home: Step by Step

The order of work for a shipping container home in the US, from zoning and engineering to delivery, cutting, insulation, utilities and the final inspection.
October 9, 2026 Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Container Homes vs Traditional Homes: Cost, Build Time and Resale

An honest comparison of shipping container homes and conventional houses: cost per square foot, build time, codes, financing, insurance, energy use and resale.
October 9, 2026 Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Shipping Container Office: Sizes, Fit-Out and Permits

Site office, backyard office or multi-container workspace: which size fits your team, what a proper fit-out includes and what to know about permits.
October 8, 2026 Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Shipping Container Sheds: Ideas, Sizes and Setup Guide

Why a shipping container makes a tougher, more secure shed, which size to choose, and how to set it up without heat or condensation problems.
October 8, 2026 Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Shipping Container Foundation: 6 Options and How to Choose

Blocks, railroad ties, gravel pads, piers, slabs or screw piles: which foundation your container needs, and how to level and anchor it.
October 8, 2026 Last updated on October 19, 2026
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How Many Pallets Fit in a Shipping Container? 20ft and 40ft

Real pallet counts for 10ft, 20ft and 40ft containers with 48 x 40 US pallets and Euro pallets, plus stacking and weight limits.
October 8, 2026 Last updated on October 22, 2026