SMARTBOX, a provider of portable storage for commercial and residential use, is expanding to the Jacksonville market. The company also offers SMARTCARE, a service alternative for long-distance moving.

People all across the country are turning to portable storage to meet their storage and moving needs, said Michael Lowe, president and CEO. Were here to bring our easy-to-use storage solution to Jacksonville.

SMARTBOX containers are 8 feet long, 7 feet tall and 5 feet wide. They can hold the contents of up to one and a half rooms and are delivered directly to customers doors. Users pack and load the boxes at their convenience. When theyre done, they call the company to pick up the boxes and deliver them to one of its warehouses or another location.

Based in Richmond, Va., SMARTBOX has franchises in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina and Virginia. For more information, visit www.smartboxusa.com.