Desperation and Creativity in a 40ft Box
When you move millions of boxes across borders, you are bound to find some strange things. Customs officials at major ports like Los Angeles, Rotterdam, and Singapore have seen it all. But among the standard contraband, there are some discoveries that are so ‘out there’ they make the morning news. Here is a countdown of the absolute weirdest items ever pulled from a steel box.
The Menagerie of Misfortune
In Melbourne, biosecurity officers once opened a parcel labeled ‘shoes’ only to find it filled with snakes, tarantulas, and forest scorpions. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In Texas, a container bound from Mexico was found to be filled with frozen sharks. Why? They had been gutted and stuffed with hundreds of bundles of illegal substances. It’s a testament to the fact that people believe the ‘anonymous’ nature of a container can hide anything.
The ‘Bond’ Cache
In 2013, customs officials in Sydney intercepted a shipment that looked like a prop-house for a spy movie. It included stun guns disguised as iPhones and tear gas canisters camouflaged as lipstick. At Shipping Containers Now, while we encourage the ‘private’ nature of container usage, we always prioritize legality and safety. A container is a tool for freedom and commerce—it’s up to you how to use its legendary security. Explore our inventory and join the world of professional logistics. Speak with our team about legal and secure storage solutions today.