# Self-Lifting Shipping Containers The SL-Tainer Container Can Be Loaded and Unloaded Without Cranes By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-07-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-lifting-shipping-containers References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sl-tainer-self-lifting-shipping-container/38007/) & [excaliburshelters](http://www.excaliburshelters.com/) Shipping containers are an extremely versatile way to house and move large amounts of cargo, but they are extremely expensive to move and require the use of heavy equipment as well as significant effort and time from workers. In order to combat the difficulties of lifting, loading and unloading humongous cargo, Excalibur Shelters has come up with the SL-Tainer -- a self-lifting shipping container that can be loaded on and off trucks [without a crane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-construction-crane). Incredibly, the cost of loading and unloading the SL-Tainer [shipping containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-pallet-boxes) comes down to no more than around $1.20. Moreover, not needing a crane means there's no need for a licensed operator. This leads to savings in both revenue and time. The SL-Tainer could have useful implications delivering cargo to rural areas and for carrying out projects that would otherwise be too expensive or impractical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cost-effective Loading:** The SL-Tainer container reduces the cost of loading and unloading cargo to $1.20, creating opportunities for cost savings in logistics. - **Labor-saving Solutions:** The self-lifting feature of the SL-Tainer eliminates the need for a crane and licensed operator, saving both revenue and time. - **Versatile Delivery Options:** The SL-Tainer enables efficient delivery to rural areas and facilitates projects that would be otherwise expensive or impractical. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Logistics:** The SL-Tainer container offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the logistics industry by reducing loading costs and eliminating the need for cranes. - **Construction:** The self-lifting feature of the SL-Tainer can revolutionize construction projects by streamlining the transportation and delivery of large cargo. - **Agriculture:** The SL-Tainer's ability to deliver cargo to rural areas has the potential to revolutionize the agricultural industry by enabling efficient transportation of goods and supplies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Efficient Shipping Container Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxhub.md) - [Harbor-Inspired Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-051.md) - [Automated Robotic Forklifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifter.md) - [Living Area-Equipped Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geely-homtruck.md) - [Innovative Maritime Transportation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maritime-transportation-system.md) - [Efficiency-Driven Beverage Shipping Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tray-pods.md) - [Cost-Effective Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Autonomous Cabin-Free Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-truck.md)