Mailing empty containers back in their origin is expensive, so often the containers sit down unused in ports. In the event one lives near a port with abundant storage containers, then the energy required to transport the metallic container to a local building site will be lower than an away from the coast location, far from the port.
But buyer be careful, as that used box has been sprayed with insecticides or fungicides inside, and coated with business lead or rock paints on the outside. Here's a check out some of our favorite shipping container homes
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