Housing affordability is a real issue in Australia. The price of homes just keeps on climbing, leading many people to look at alternative and often less traditional dwellings. The shipping…
Andreas Atrott
- Container Expert
Andreas Atrott is the founder of shipping-containers.com.au, operated by Containerbase Pty Ltd (Hemmant, Queensland, Australia). He combines long-standing industry expertise with a hands-on approach to container sales, modifications, and custom solutions. He also conducts applied field research on the thermal and humidity behaviour of shipping containers in subtropical climates, publishing open datasets and reports under the Container Performance Research Series. His research dataset is available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21466036 (ORCID: 0009-0007-9305-8058). His goal is to make buying and using shipping containers straightforward, reliable, and tailored to customer needs. Profile last updated: August 21, 2026
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Certifications & Experience
Featured Article – The Maritime Executive
The Modular Pivot: Repurposing Containers as Strategic Infrastructure (2026). In-depth industry article on how repurposed shipping containers are evolving into scalable, strategic infrastructure solutions.
Podcast Guest – ARD Audiothek / Deutschlandfunk Nova
Alles im Kasten – How containers revolutionised world trade (2025).
Roomtour – TinyHouse-TV (YouTube)
Wohnen im Seecontainer von TINYTAINER (2022). Featured on TinyHouse-TV with a full walkthrough of a converted container home.
Expert Feature – Deutsche Welle (DW News)
Flexibility helps Elbtainer survive in tight container market (2014).
Interview – Deutsche Welle (DW Business)
Elbtainer sucht Nischen im Containerhandel (2014).
Press Coverage – Deutsche Verkehrs-Zeitung (DVZ)
Elbtainer: Profit aus der Positionierung schlagen (2014).
Articles by Andreas Atrott
Shipping Container Granny Flats: A Cost-Effective Housing Solution?
Housing affordability is a real issue in Australia. The price of homes just keeps on climbing, leading many people to look at alternative and often less traditional dwellings. The shipping...
August 11, 2026
Dangerous Goods Containers: Rules and Regulations in Australia
Any Australian business that deals in hazardous substances knows exactly how seriously authorities take regulatory compliance – and the severe penalties of non-compliance. On-site storage is a key consideration, which...
August 3, 2026
Joining Two Shipping Containers: Structure, No-Weld Assembly and Cost Guide
Two used 20ft containers, side walls out, coupled into one room just under 5 metres wide. Sounds simple. In practice there is one thing standing between you and a clean...
August 3, 2026
· Last updated on August 14, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Shipping Container Workshop
Want to build a workshop? Whether you’re a DIYer wanting a work shed in your backyard, or a tradie looking to expand the usable footprint of a commercial site, shipping...
July 19, 2026
Side Opening Shipping Containers: Benefits for Storage and Loading
Side opening shipping containers do exactly what they say on the packet. Standard containers open at the end, which can make loading and unloading tricky and time-consuming. If the item...
July 14, 2026
Flat Rack Containers: Dimensions, Uses, and Loading Guide
Most things fit in a shipping container… but not everything. Oversized items – machinery, boats, large parts and materials – often won’t fit through the front door. Flat rack containers...
July 3, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Refrigerated Shipping Containers (Reefers)
From keeping ice cream cold on its way to the supermarket, to delivering life-saving vaccines to far-flung regions of the world, refrigerated shipping containers – aka reefers – are one...
June 22, 2026
· Last updated on June 29, 2026
How to Prevent Condensation in a Shipping Container
When warm, moist air hits a cold surface – say the steel on the inside of a shipping container – it reverts to liquid, causing droplets of water to form....
June 16, 2026
How to Measure Shipping Container Dimensions Correctly
What size shipping container do you need? Conveniently, the shipping industry categorises containers by size, so there’s no need to learn new terms when purchasing your unit – you just...
June 8, 2026
Are Shipping Container Homes Legal in Australia?
Yes, container homes are legal in Australia, provided you follow all the relevant rules and regulations – just as you would when building any other residence. If you’re looking to...
June 2, 2026