# Collapsible Shipping Containers Cargoshell Containers Fold to a Quarter the Size By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargoshell-containers References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/pic-cargoshells-flat-folding-shipping-containers.html) & [cargoshell](http://www.cargoshell.com/EN) Although shipping containers have been put to some amazing use of late (i.e. the [shipping container city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model) in Mexico), that doesn’t mean that they will be forever; enter the Cargoshell containers. Creating clever [pre-folded shipping containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-cart), the Cargoshell containers are not just helpful for obvious [space-saving reasons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection). Cutting down on CO2 emissions, Cargoshell containers are made from “composite material that weighs 25% less than traditional shipping container material,” according to Psfk.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Clever Pre-folded Containers:** Opportunity for innovative container designs that are pre-folded for efficient shipping and storage. - **Space-saving Shipping Containers:** Demand for collapsible shipping containers that can reduce storage and transportation space. - **Lightweight Composite Materials:** Potential for composite materials that weigh less than traditional shipping container materials. ### Where This Applies - **Logistics and Shipping:** The logistics and shipping industry can explore collapsible container solutions to optimize storage and reduce transportation costs. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Sustainable packaging industry can incorporate lightweight composite materials in their products to reduce environmental impact and CO2 emissions. - **Construction and Architecture:** Construction and architecture industry can benefit from clever pre-folded container designs for efficient transportation and on-site storage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Plastic Shipping Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-pallet-boxes.md) - [Portable Chilled Storage Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcticstore-horizon.md) - [Folding Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-ebike.md) - [Efficiency-Driven Beverage Shipping Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tray-pods.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Collapsible Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clax-trolley.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipclip-go-helmet.md) - [Pop-Up Caravan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cfold.md) - [Malleable Construction Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delione-flexn-fresh-container.md)