How to Find the Location of Container Houses
The method for finding the location of container houses needs to be comprehensively determined based on their purpose, management requirements, and technical means. Common methods include traditional site selection, intelligent positioning, and yard coding positioning.
1. Traditional Site Selection Methods
The site selection for container houses should be based on the usage scenario and requirements. If used as temporary dormitories or warehouses on construction sites, areas close to the project site with convenient transportation are usually chosen, such as industrial zones or within the construction site, to reduce transportation costs and facilitate management. For example, manufacturers of residential container houses in Chengdu are mostly distributed in industrial zones around the ring expressway in Shuangliu and Xinjin, which are close to the logistics hub of the main city and have the conditions for large-scale factory production. If used for commercial or residential purposes, factors such as pedestrian traffic and supporting infrastructure should be considered. For instance, container shops can be located in business districts or areas with high traffic, but it is important to note the planning restrictions on container houses in some cities, and it is necessary to consult the local urban management or planning department in advance.
2. Intelligent Positioning Technology
The new generation of intelligent container houses achieves full-scenario dynamic location management through Beidou + GPS dual-mode positioning modules and Internet of Things technology. Its built-in high-precision positioning chip can capture data such as latitude, longitude, and altitude in real-time and synchronize it to a cloud management platform via 4G/5G networks. Management personnel can view the precise location of container houses through mobile phones or computer terminals, which is suitable for scenarios such as logistics transportation, construction sites, and rental operations. For example, logistics companies can monitor the transportation trajectory of goods in real-time. If the goods deviate from the preset route or stay in a non-designated area for more than 1 hour, the system will automatically send an alert. Rental operators can set electronic fences for rented container houses. If the tenant moves without permission, the terminal will immediately cut off the water and electricity supply and trigger an alarm.
3. Yard Coding Positioning System
In container terminals or large yards, the positioning of container houses relies on a "container slot" coding system. This system achieves precise positioning through a five-level coding of "zone-block-bay-row-tier":
- Zone: Divided according to the berth sequence, for example, Berth 1 corresponds to Zone 1;
- Block: Each zone is divided into several blocks, for example, Zone 5 is divided into 5-1, 5-2, etc., in order from the seaside to the landside;
- Bay: Each block is divided into multiple bays, with odd numbers representing 20-foot small containers and even numbers representing 40-foot large containers;
- Row: Each bay has 6 rows, numbered from the side close to the driveway;
- Tier: Divided according to the stacking height. Through this system, controllers and gantry crane operators can quickly locate specific container houses, enabling efficient command and lifting operations.
