--- title: "NPSA Blog: Portable Storage Industry Articles" description: "Articles from the National Portable Storage Association on the portable storage industry, NPSA events and awards, and planning storage for moves and job sites." url: https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog publisher: National Portable Storage Association (NPSA) phone: "(816) 960-6552" email: info@npsa.org --- Learn # The NPSA blog Articles for the portable storage industry and the people who rent from it: events, awards, business models, safety and planning checklists. [![Modified container offices on the 2026 NPSA trade show floor](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-container-booths.CaMZY2QJ_ZJCHzU.webp)Operators ## Are used shipping containers safe? What operators should know about floor treatments Shipping container floor treatment safety: what IICL and ISO cover, what wood treating pesticides are named in the trade, and where to find NPSA's reports. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/shipping-container-floor-treatment-safety)[![A modified container office on the 2025 NPSA trade show floor](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-modified-office.DqEAfNBK_Z1MenRc.webp)Operators ## Container business models: Rent, sell, or modify? Portable storage business models compared: renting, selling and modifying containers. See how cash flow, margin and risk differ for small operators. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/rent-sell-or-modify-business-models)[![Visitors at a container office booth at the 2026 NPSA trade show](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-container-office.BXzcr58p_1y1qfA.webp)Customers ## Mobile offices on job sites: Container, trailer, or modular? Mobile office container vs trailer vs modular building: how they differ in size, lifespan, setup, permits and cost, and how to pick one for your job site. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/mobile-office-container-trailer-modular)[![The Portable Storage Awards ceremony on stage at the 2025 NPSA conference](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/awards-stage.Do9SiQAK_Z28CTuM.webp)Operators ## NPSA 2026 Conference recap: San Antonio program and award winners NPSA conference 2026 recap: the San Antonio program, speakers, sponsors and the six 2026 Portable Storage Award winners, based on NPSA's published materials. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/npsa-2026-san-antonio-recap)[![A portable storage exhibitor booth at the 2025 NPSA trade show](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-storage-booth.BjOlT8m__ZUE9xK.webp)Customers ## Portable storage and real estate: Staging, closing gaps, and new builds How portable storage helps home sellers, buyers and agents with staging, mismatched closing dates and new builds, plus permit and HOA checks before delivery. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/portable-storage-for-real-estate)[![A blue shipping container on a trailer chassis outside the 2026 NPSA trade show](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/container-on-chassis.Ipfqsg9B_Z1l66e4.webp)Customers ## Portable storage vs mobile storage: What is the difference? Portable storage vs mobile storage: most people use the terms for the same service, but the units differ. See how containers, units and trailers compare. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/portable-storage-vs-mobile-storage)[![Portable storage units on display at the 2025 NPSA trade show](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-portable-units.DvzWqBBB_1eWKG7.webp)Customers ## Refrigerated containers for events and food service: A planning checklist Temporary cold storage for events: how refrigerated containers work, what power they need, typical costs, and a checklist for booking one with your provider. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/refrigerated-containers-for-events)[![A blue container office on the 2025 NPSA trade show floor](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-blue-office.DVNYSBlB_Z1sfdjE.webp)Operators ## Seasonal demand in portable storage: Moving season, retail peaks and hurricane prep Seasonal demand in portable storage: when moving season peaks, when retail needs trailers, how hurricane season matters, and how to plan your fleet. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/seasonal-demand-portable-storage)[![A container delivery trailer on display at the 2025 NPSA trade show](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-trailer-chassis.CmZAWRPm_Z14zzKN.webp)Customers ## Storage trailers for retail peak season: Booking tips Storage trailer rental for retail: how to size, book and manage overflow trailers for holiday and peak season, with costs, dock needs and questions to ask. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/storage-trailers-retail-peak-season)[![Winners of the 2025 NPSA Portable Storage Awards](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/awards-group.BqNv-U4S_2d7MD0.webp)Operators ## The Portable Storage Awards: Categories, past winners and the 2027 cycle Portable storage awards guide: NPSA's six award categories, who won from 2023 to 2026, how nominations work, and what is known about the 2027 ceremony. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/portable-storage-awards-guide)[![The trade show floor at the 2025 NPSA Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-floor-vegas.BArtOeVA_1eTtoT.webp)Operators ## What to expect at the NPSA Conference & Trade Show What to expect at the NPSA conference and trade show: the 2027 dates, what the 2026 program included, past registration rates, and how to exhibit or speak. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/what-to-expect-npsa-conference)[![New members at the welcome reception of the NPSA Conference & Trade Show](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/new-members-welcome.t0o0rfSb_Zh5cH3.webp)Operators ## Why join a trade association? What small portable storage companies gain Is a trade association worth the cost? See what members of NPSA get, how its Regular and Associate dues tiers work, and how to judge fit for your company. Read](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/blog/why-join-a-trade-association) For the industry ## Grow your portable storage business with NPSA Members get event rates, the Community Forum, the directory listing and leads from this website. [Join NPSA](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/join-us)[See member benefits](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/member-benefits) Need storage? ## Get quotes from NPSA member companies Tell us what you need and where. A member company that serves your area will contact you. 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