The personal storage container in the hub is a great place to store stuff. Learn how to use CTRL + Mouse Click to transfer all items of the same type to/from inventory and SHIFT + Mouse Click to transfer one stack.

Here you are shown how to right click an inventory stack and split it, holding right click lets you define a number (you can even type the numbers in).

Demonstrating how to use the Sort feature in your inventory to compact the inventory items to the maximum stack size.

You can use CTRL + Mouse Drag to delete multiple items of the same type at once from your inventory.

The deconstruct feature allows you to see what is inside a container. Take note that the actual materials used to construct the container are also included.