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New & Used Shipping Containers For Sale UK

The UK's Nationwide Retailer & Manufacturer of Shipping Containers, Storage Containers, Flat Pack Containers, Container Offices & Container Conversions

Looking for a great value shipping container, flat pack container, container office, or do you need a container conversion? For good value, great service and better outcomes, deal directly with the UK's most innovative manufacturer of shipping containers - no agents, no middlemen, go Direct! Take a tour of our virtual depot where you can browse our range of new and used shipping containers for sale, storage containers for sale, portable container site offices and converted shipping containers. You'll be amazed at what we can do with a shipping container!
We have shipping containers for sale for all uses - from standard storage containers, flat packs for your garden, and full-scale conversion projects. Choose from our wide range of container modifications to customise your container. If you can't see what you want, just ask! Nationwide delivery available.

Used and New Shipping Containers For Sale

We offer a full range of shipping container sizes, both new and used. Check out the most popular container sizes, door types and modifications, including prices, using the links below. Used shipping containers give you best price and can be used as a base for conversion projects. Upcycled materials such as used shipping containers are a popular choice in the construction of eco-friendly buildings. If your budget allows, choose new shipping containers for a longer life-span and superior condition.

Container Conversion Specialists

Take a look at our award winning container conversions service for shipping container modifications and bespoke buildings. From chemical stores, site offices and pop up shops to portable toilets and food outlets, contact us today free on 0800 0612 575 to tell us what you need. You can view our Container Conversions brochure here, or why not take a look at some of our amazing work?

Popular Container Modifications & Applications

See some examples of our products and applications that are most commonly requested beyond our standard shipping container sales. Our range covers everything from portable offices, garages and toilets, to extra wide, extra narrow and bespoke new builds manufactured in own workshops. We don't just sell, we build too, meaning we work with your plans to produce exactly what you need. Tell us your requirements, and your delivery postcode using our Quick Quote form to get the ball rolling. Alternatively call us direct to speak to one of team to discuss what we can offer.

Case Study of the Month

12th Sept, 2024

10ft MenuBox® - pizza kitchen

It's a great testament to our work when customers return to us with another job. Freshwell Camping, who run a beautiful campsite on the coastline of North Devon, asked us to make them a second MenuBox®, this time featuring a wide canopy lifting hatch. Our catering packages provide portable units suitable for all types of small businesses - from pub grub, to burger vans, festival food provision and campsites too.

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Testimonials

As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service. But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
6th September 2024

"Friendly, supporting, knowledgeable and kept us up to date."
From Aurora Severnside; who ordered a 4m Flat Pack Containers
4th September 2024

"No issues from our order. From initial enquiry, drawings and plans to delivery, all went perfectly. Sales Team were very helpful and made changes from the original concept design to meet our own requirements without hesitation, would highly recommend to others."
From Bob Gardner, North Air; who ordered a 10ft ModiBox Office
28th August 2024

"The flat packs we purchased (4 in total over two purchases) are very good quality, solid, spacious and blend into our outdoor space nicely."
From The Vineyard School; who ordered two 2m Flat Pack Containers
25th August 2024

"The delivery driver was excellent - courteous and professional. As it said on the website, our container was fully in place in under an hour after starting its installation - excellent."
From Torthorwald Community Council; who ordered one 4m Flat Pack Container
26th July 2024

"I was very pleased with all the aspects of your service and will use you again."
From Sample Building Services Ltd; who ordered a 20ft builders grade container from our Clearance page.
26th July 2024

"Amazing customer service from the whole team, including the delivery guy! I love these products, they are so versatile and perfect for our school grounds to store anything, from tools to PE stuff, they just work."
From Samuel Cody School; who ordered two 3m Flat Pack Containers



Just some of the clients we've worked with...

Mercedes Benz
ITV
Ministry of Defense
Environment Agency
National Trust
superdry
Balfour Beatty
British Gas
Network Rail
Harley Davidson
Hilti
Audi


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Shipping Container News

What is the difference between a new and used shipping container?
**UPDATED Published Tuesday 3 September 2024, Updated Tuesday 3 September 2024
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Can a Shipping Container be Used as a Garage?
**UPDATED Published Wednesday 28 August 2024, Updated Thursday 29 August 2024
You may have heard of shipping containers being used as garage to store cars in. This is in part true, but if you're thinking of using one yourself, you should dig a little deeper to find out how to avoid getting stuck in your car inside the garage!
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What is the Best Type of Door For a Shipping Container?
**UPDATED Published Thursday 15 August 2024, Updated Friday 16 August 2024
If you picture a shipping container in your head we can guarantee you'll visualise it with standard corrugations and vertical locking bars. These are the original ISO doors that shipping containers are manufactured with, but you might be surprised to find out we offer five different door types when you buy from Containers Direct.
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Can Shipping Containers be 10ft wide?
**UPDATED Published Wednesday 31 July 2024, Updated Thursday 15 August 2024
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