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Choosing the best shipping container supplier might feel complicated because a number of suppliers in the market are offering this service and you never know which is the best one. Well, numerous factors count in the selection of the right container supplier. In this article, we will be talking about 7 factors you must consider before making a buying decision.
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How to Choose the best Shipping Container Supplier? | LOTUS Containers Choosing the bestshipping container supplier might feel complicated because a number of suppliers in the market are offering this service and you never know which is the best one. Well, numerous factors count in the selection of the right container supplier. In this article, we will be talking about 7 factors you must consider before making a buying decision. 1.Work Experience: The years of experience a container supplier holds say a lot about it. Always ask them about their work experience for how long they have been into the business. A newbie may not be very specific in providing the right equipment for your cargo need. But this does not apply to all newbies. Some of them might have entered into the business after gaining a good knowledge of containerization and other related things.
2.Work Arena: The degree to which extent their product and service expand is also a major factor that can give you an insight into their services. Knowing whether they operate on a domestic or international level can help you to make a wise selection. For example- Let say, you are planning for an international shipment. Where you hired some containers from ABC Pvt. Ltd. and transported your shipment to Miami. In Miami, you have another cargo waiting to be transported on the same containers but you need few more shipping boxes. Now if your supplier has worldwide existence, he would be able to help you at any location but if not, then that can become a problem for you. So, it’s better to choose a container supplier that has a reach which is worldwide. 3.Fleet: You might have heard that the Container Company’s often highlight their fleet size. Why? Well, the fleet actually tells a lot about the Company size. A supplier with a large fleet can meet your requirements anytime regardless of the season. And, if you’re in frequent requirement of shipment then this should be one of the important points of consideration. Hiring a container supplier with a large fleet can help you in the long run as he can easily make the boxes available during the time of project expansion or bulk shipment. 4.Diversity: Before moving further, I would like you to answer a question. Whom would you prefer to choose- the one dealing in single container types or the one dealing in the diversity of containers? Obviously, most of you will go to the second one. But yes, if the first one deals in a container type that you‘re looking for, you can go with it. But it won’t make sense in the long run. You never know what cargo type your next shipper can bring to you. That’s why it’s better to contact a company offering a diversity of containers like the dry van, pallet wide, open-top, side doors, bulkers, reefers, insulators, etc. 5.Check for ISO standardization & CSC plate certification: ISO containers are designed as per the specifications outlined by the International Organization of Standardization. And you should also check whether the container provided by your supplier has a CSC plate or not. CSC (Convention for Safe Container) plate contains all the necessary information and a CSC approval means that an
competent professional has verified the Container is set for safe use in a specific period of time which will expire eventually where it needs to be rechecked again to see if it is safe for further use. 6.Know their Leasing Terms: Mostly when being a shipper or industrialist, you would need to lease shipping containers rather than buy. So, it’s better to know the working leasing policy offered by your supplier. LOTUS Containers offers a set of leasing services like the One-Way lease, Long term Lease, Lease Purchase, and Master Lease Agreement to help you choose the best as per your convenience. 7.Compare Rates: There isn’t much of a difference in the rates which the suppliers provide containers but you may find some of them offering competitive rates. For this, you can make a list of a few relevant companies and know their price and can do an analysis. But do not compromise on quality. Some might charge you a good price but in return will serve you with a quality product. Now when you have reached the end, I hope these points will be helpful to you in finding the right container suppliers. At LOTUS Containers, we meet your entire requirement because we are into this business for more than a decade.
