Shipping Containers in Modular Construction
Shipping containers are increasingly becoming the basis for modular buildings
They are used in office and commercial sectors, as well as in industrial, defense, and medical fields. Thanks to the strength of the steel structure and long service life, they offer wide opportunities for creating functional spaces. In recent years, this trend has been gaining active popularity in Ukraine.
XMODULE has extensive experience in converting shipping containers into fully functional buildings. In addition to refurbishing used containers, in recent years the company has also been manufacturing new containers in various sizes, better aligned with modern market requirements.
Popular types of modular buildings made from shipping containers:
- Residential or temporary buildings, widely used in military, industrial, and agricultural sectors where core activities take place in open areas with frequent relocation. International humanitarian organizations use them to create temporary camps for refugees or displaced persons.
- Medical modules—outpatient clinics, mobile hospitals, or vaccination points. They are usually deployed in remote areas where traditional medical infrastructure is unavailable or damaged.
- Industrial and warehouse facilities—storage for equipment or humanitarian aid, workshops, and small production units.
- Sanitary and utility modules—canteens, dining facilities, restrooms, and shower units. Most commonly used at construction sites or in the defense sector.
- Commercial and office solutions—mobile offices, cafés, and retail pavilions that can be quickly installed and relocated to new sites.
Modular buildings made from shipping containers offer a wide range of advantages. Key benefits include:
- Fast production—from 7 to 14 days
- High quality control, as building fabrication takes place at the factory
- Ease of transportation and the ability to frequently change location
- Installation on virtually any surface
- Easy transformation depending on needs: a residential module can be converted into an office or a medical point
Today, modular buildings are gaining popularity and are widely used across various sectors. Having its own production facilities allows XMODULE to develop and implement bold ideas, thereby advancing modular construction technologies in Ukraine.
