Blog and Knowledge Center – Midstate Containers

What is FOB Destination? Meaning, Terms, Who Pays?

August 05, 2026

FOB destination is one of the delivery rules in logistics and it means the seller is responsible for their goods to reach the customer. According t...

What is Container Stuffing?

July 30, 2026

Container stuffing is the practice of placing cargo inside a unit in a way that uses the least space possible and stays secure during transportatio...

What is a Conex Box?

July 22, 2026

A Conex box is a unit made of corten steel and used to store or transport cargo, equipment, business inventory, and sometimes even modified workspa...

Building a Shipping Container Houseboat

July 03, 2026

Shipping container houseboats are some of the more unique ways you can turn a storage unit into an accommodation. Unlike traditional houseboats, th...

Shipping Container Shelving Ideas

June 25, 2026

Shipping units work great for basic storage, but just the shell is often not enough. You may want to organize the items or use the unit as a worksh...

How to Level a Shipping Container

June 21, 2026

Leveling may seem a trivial task, but without it, your storage unit is at risk – when it’s imbalance, the frame carries weight unevenly, which puts...

What Is Door-to-Door Shipping?

June 15, 2026

In container projects, delivery is usually the key thing to consider in terms of budget and timelines. In this Midstate article, we will answer th...

Shipping Container Restaurants: Cost, Design Ideas & Benefits

May 21, 2026

Food service is a fast-paced sphere, so being able to launch fast and be mobile often matters more than rigid brickwork. That’s why shipping contai...

Shipping Container Cladding Guide

May 14, 2026

Most modern cargo units are strong and practical the way they are, but it isn’t always enough for a finished office, a home project, or a customer-...

Sea Can vs Conex Box vs C Container: Shipping Container Name Guide

May 07, 2026

In logistics, sea cans, C cans, C containers, Conex boxes, and storage containers usually refer to the same thing: a steel unit used for transporta...