Frequently Asked Questions
SHIPPING CONTAINER QUESTIONS & OPERATIONAL GUIDE
Welcome to the SEA CAN LLC support resource hub. Whether you are managing a fast-paced commercial construction site, coordinating industrial logistics, or deploying field office structures across Florida, utilizing your container asset safely and effectively is our top priority.
Below you will find our comprehensive container FAQs alongside essential operational guidelines to ensure your site crews get the highest utility out of our heavy-duty steel units.
How to Safely Operate and Maintain a Shipping Container
Operating an industrial shipping container seems straightforward, but proper handling preserves the structural integrity of the asset and keeps your personnel safe. Follow these critical operational best practices:
- Ensure the Unit is Perfectly Level: If a container is placed on uneven ground, the heavy steel frame can twist slightly (called “racking”). This misalignment makes the factory cargo doors incredibly difficult to open and close. Always utilize hard-packed ground, wood blocks, a bed of 4” deep crushed concrete, or a 2” thick 12”x12” concrete pavers to level the unit during initial site placement.
- Operating the High-Security Cam-Lock Doors: Factory cargo doors utilize vertical locking bars with cam handles.
- To open: lock your fingers under the secondary catch, flip up the inner latch, and rotate the large handles outward simultaneously.
- To close: firmly push both doors flush, swing the handles inward so the top and bottom metal “cams” fully engage into their respective keepers, and lock down the door handles.
- Preventing “Container Sweat” (Moisture Management): Steel naturally traps interior air humidity when exposed to direct daylight and shifting temperature cycles. To prevent internal condensation from building up on non-insulated storage units, ensure cargo is completely dry before loading. Avoid blocking the small built-in factory pressure relief vents along the upper side-walls.
- Maintaining Custom Modifications: If your container features specialized roll-up doors, windows, or exterior HVAC components, perform regular visual inspections. Keep roll-up door tracks free of debris and lightly lubricate the metal door hinges and locking bars regularly with grease or a dry silicone spray.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of containers does SEA CAN LLC offer?
We supply premium 10-foot, 20-foot, and 40-foot standard and high-cube shipping containers. All units are available for outright purchase or through our flexible commercial rental programs across the state of Florida.
Can I customize my container?
Absolutely. We feature a complete in-house fabrication department capable of installing advanced modifications including standard or wind-rated roll-up doors, steel personnel man doors, tempered glass windows, custom framing, mini-split HVAC climate control, closed-cell spray foam insulation, custom industrial workbenches, and professional exterior paint coatings.
Do you offer climate-controlled containers?
Yes. For office applications, technology testing rigs, or sensitive equipment storage, we can build custom turnkey insulated packages using high-efficiency mini-splits or heavy-duty window A/C units paired with professional spray foam barriers to completely eliminate humidity.
What are the most common uses for your custom containers?
Our units are primarily deployed for commercial construction field offices, specialized industrial rigging stations, municipal workspaces, secure retail inventory pop-ups, remote command centers, and high-security equipment storage.
Can I inspect the container before making a purchase?
Yes, we encourage transparent grading. You are always welcome to schedule a visit to our primary Orlando yard to walk through our current inventory and choose the exact steel container that matches your budget and operational needs.
Does SEA CAN LLC deliver containers directly to my job site?
Yes, we provide fast, professional quick delivery utilizing specialized tilt-bed or flatbed transport vehicles throughout the entire Florida market. Please ensure your site has a minimum of 100 feet of straight-line clearance and 15 feet of vertical clearance free of low branches or overhead power lines to facilitate a safe delivery drop.
How secure are SEA CAN containers against theft and weather?
Exceptionally secure. Built from heavy-duty 14-gauge corrugated steel, our units are inherently weatherproof, rodent-proof, and highly tamper-resistant. For added protection, units can be outfitted with secondary shrouded lockboxes to completely shield your padlocks from bolt cutters.
What are the standard container rental terms?
Our commercial rental units require a 3-month minimum commitment, with baseline monthly rates starting as low as $150 per month depending on the container footprint and configuration selected.
What payment options does SEA CAN LLC accept?
To make processing simple, we accept ACH electronic bank transfers, bank wires, cash, certified bank checks, Zelle, and major Credit Cards (please note that credit card transactions incur a 4% processing fee).
How do I get a custom modification or rental quote?
You can connect directly with our fabrication team by calling our main service line at 407-743-5600 or by submitting a detailed digital request through our online quote form.
What are all the alternative names used for shipping containers?
The container industry uses several regional, historical, and technical terms interchangeably. When requesting quotes or sourcing assets, you will frequently hear them referred to by these common classifications: Conex, Conex box, Conex container Sea can, C-can, C-container Intermodal container, ISO container, cargo container, Storage container, freight container, or shipping box.
Can I hand-pick my specific container?
Yes. We welcome clients to visit our primary facility located at 10600 South Orange Ave, Orlando, FL to personally inspect our inventory. Visiting our yard allows you to survey our wide array of both new (one-trip) and used containers, evaluate different factory and custom color choices, and select the exact unit that aligns with your aesthetic and structural standards.
How secure are the doors on the container, and what locking mechanisms are supported?
Our container cargo doors are designed to accommodate specialized, high-security industrial locking systems. We stock and sell premium, commercial-grade lock sets directly at our yard that serve as a powerful defense against potential vandals. These specialized hardware configurations are specifically engineered to be completely cut-resistant, pick-resistant, and tamper-proof to ensure absolute site security.
What is the flooring in a shipping container made of?
Standard maritime cargo containers are engineered with highly durable, 1-1/8 inch (28mm) thick marine-grade plywood or bamboo flooring. This heavy-duty subfloor is built from dense tropical hardwoods (such as Keruing or Apitong) that are cross-laminated, chemically treated to resist pests and rot, and bolted down to heavy steel crossmembers to handle massive industrial payloads.
Who typically buys or rents shipping containers?
Shipping containers are widely utilized across a diverse range of commercial, municipal, and industrial sectors due to their instantly deployable and rugged structural strength. Our primary client base includes:
- Commercial Construction & Engineering Firms: Utilizing units as secure on-site tool cribs, material storage lockers, and ground-level mobile field offices.
- Industrial, Energy & Aerospace Logistics: Deploying modified containers for remote power generation rooms, secure telemetry gear hubs, specialized testing enclosures, and high-value equipment assets near launch or drilling sites.
- Agricultural & Farming Operations: Sourcing secure, weather-tight environments for storing feed, heavy farm machinery, irrigation equipment, and critical field tools.
- Retail & Commercial Businesses: Expanding seasonal inventory space, managing logistical backlogs, or establishing secure, pop-up equipment distribution centers.
- Government & Municipal Agencies: Implementing modular office spaces, emergency response command structures, and secure asset storage for parks, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
- Private Individuals & Homeowners: Purchasing or renting containers for residential property management. These units provide a highly secure alternative to traditional wooden sheds for storing vehicles, boats, ATVs, home renovation building materials, landscaping equipment, and household furniture during major transitions. They are also widely modified by individuals as backyard workshops, hobby studios, and off-grid cabins.
SEA CAN’s Mission
It takes a dedicated union of industry knowledge and operational experience to find the best on-site storage solutions every day. It is that commitment to excellence that makes our service stand out in the Florida market.
With our expansive yard in Orlando and our growing presence in Tampa, we operate locally to maintain a history of reliable innovation, competitive pricing, and the highest equipment standards. We don’t just provide containers; we provide the space you need to grow your projects.
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