shipping container modifications

American Portable Storage (APS) owns and operates two state-of-the-art modification facilities, one in the Oakland metropolitan area and one within minutes of the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, CA. Each facility has been built and equipped to customize and repair containers of all sizes and configurations.

Custom Shipping Containers

American Portable Storage can create custom shipping containers to almost any specification and any use. Applications for shipping containers include offices, security kiosks, cabins, shipping container homes, concession stands, temperature-controlled workshops, and much more. Your imagination is the only limitation. …

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Weatherproofing

All new containers (and One-trip containers) are built to ISO standards for dry cargo and are fully weatherproofed. When you purchase a used cargo-worthy container, it has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, repaired to bring it back to a …

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Ventilation

As shipping containers were designed to be nearly airtight and prevent the flow of air across cargo, interior air temperatures can sometimes be up to 25 degrees higher than exterior temperatures. In humid climates, storage containers can build up moisture …

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Paneling, Insulation, and Flooring

As the temperature inside a shipping container can vary drastically from the external temperature, many customers choose to add interior paneling and insulation to their units.

To improve temperature control, APS can add fiberglass insulation and polystyrene foam paneling.

APS can add plywood paneling, which improves usability and aesthetics. Other paneling options are extensive and include FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Panels), polystyrene foam paneling (which acts as insulation and paneling), marine-grade plywood, which safeguards against water damage, and many other paneling options.

Doors and Windows

All shipping containers come equipped with steel cargo doors with a waterproof seal. To improve ease of use and access, especially for workspace and living space, APS offers a variety of customized door options. Custom doors can be placed anywhere …

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Electrical Modifications

APS provides a wide variety of custom electrical modifications to increase the functionality of your storage container. Our basic electrical package includes overhead fluorescent lights with a switch, breaker box, and electrical outlets, but almost any electrical modification is possible. …

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Paint

Our state-of-the-art modification facilities in Oakland and Long Beach are fully equipped to refurbish, repair, and paint shipping containers to any specification. We offer stock colors, beige and gray. Because the stock colors are so, well, beige and grey, APS …

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Locations

Purchasing and delivery are easy with locations throughout California.

Get more information on delivery options.

Southern California
2400 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Wilmington, CA 90744
(562) 742-3466

Northern California
850 92nd Ave #5
Oakland CA 94603
(510) 777-8333

Adelanto, CA
17401 Adelanto Rd
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-0900

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