Container Wholesaler vs Reseller vs Broker: Who Owns the Box?
How container wholesalers, resellers, brokers and depots differ, five questions that show who you are really buying from, and when to buy from each.
October 8, 2026
Deals & News
Side-Opening Hazmat Containers: What Makes One Compliant
Side doors do not make a shipping container a hazmat container. What the rules require for moving and storing hazardous materials, and what to put on the purchase order.
October 8, 2026
10ft Pop-Up Storage Containers in Oakland, CA
10ft modular pop-up storage containers in Oakland, CA, sold as a kit you build with two people or fully assembled for pickup. Photos, specs and a permit checklist.
October 8, 2026
Tricon Container Specs: Dimensions, Weight and Uses
A tricon is a small ISO container built so that three coupled units occupy the footprint of one standard 20ft container. A typical dry-freight tricon measures about 6ft 5.5in long by 8ft wide by 8ft high on the outside, has a maximum gross weight of 14,900 lb, and carries roughly 11,900 lb of cargo at a tare of about 3,000 lb, depending on the build. Coupled sets travel through the intermodal system exactly like a 20ft box, which is why
August 31, 2026
QuadCon Container Specs: Dimensions, Weight and Uses
A QuadCon is a small steel container built so that four units coupled together take up the footprint of one standard 20′ ISO container. Our QuadCon measures 8′ x 4’9″ x 6’10” on the outside, weighs 1,764 lb empty and carries up to 9,436 lb, for a maximum gross weight of 11,200 lb. A coupled set travels like a 20′ box by ship, rail and truck, which is why the U.S. military uses them in large numbers. What is a
August 31, 2026
Shipping Container Stack Loads: What Site Planners Should Calculate First
For planners, engineers, and buyers tasked with safe, cost-effective shipping container storage or handling projects, calculating stack loads is the single most vital step before any operation begins. This calculation determines not only the structural integrity of a container stack but also the long-term safety and operational reliability of your site. Neglecting these calculations can result in unsafe stacking, costly rework, or even catastrophic failures. As a national industry leader specializing in wholesale ISO shipping containers and logistics, Lummid Containers
August 25, 2026