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Containers Direct is an award winning, nationwide supplier of shipping containers.
Containers Direct are one of the leading suppliers of new shipping containers, used containers and converted containers. One of the few British manufacturers of new build containers and specialists in container conversions, from container offices to storage containers of all shapes and sizes including a wide range of flat pack containers. Founded in 2008 the company rapidly gained a reputation for innovation, leading the way in supplying cut price containers straight from the docks. The opening of the fabrication depot in 2010 allowed new research and development of ways to re-purpose ISO containers, bringing to the market a range of standard branded offices, gyms, classrooms and much more. We pride ourselves on being one of the first container resellers to realise the full potential of a container structure.
The shipping container itself has an interesting history. Invented by Malcom McClean in 1956, it was a concept that massively reduced the costs of both shipping and transport, allowing Asia to become the new workshop of the world. A key feature of the shipping container is that it's intermodal, i.e. suitable for safe transportation on a wide variety of modes of transport. A container can be loaded with goods on the back of a lorry in the Far East, lifted onto a train, moved onto a container ship and arrive in a port in the UK to be trucked to a factory. Throughout this journey the doors are only opened twice, once for loading and once for emptying. To endure shipment in harsh marine environments, heavy handling in ports, depots and factories, shipping containers must be incredibly strong. Containers are also reusable, so they must be durable enough to withstand this sort of rough handling as they travel around the world for over a decade or more. Extreme resilience is needed for loading with up to 27 tons of cargo and withstand stacking up to 9 containers high!
This enormous strength and durability makes them ideal for use as storage containers AND the perfect structures for converting to suit a wide range of uses. The production of a shipping container is carbon intensive so Containers Direct specialise in working with second-hand shipping containers after they've been released from their working life on shipping fleets. They are given a new lease of life by repurposing them with a low carbon footprint in our in-house depot.
We are well known for our container offices, safe chemical stores and pop up shops for a variety of applications, including burger and coffee bars and retail outlets. We create joined-up containers to make larger spaces for use as classrooms, festival exhibition stands and garage containers. We pioneered the shipping container living roof, a valuable part of a conversion project in capturing carbon and increasing bio-diversity. This is now available as a stand-alone product..
We are well known for our container offices, safe chemical stores and pop up shops for a variety of applications, including burger and coffee bars and retail outlets. We create joined-up containers to make larger spaces for use as classrooms, festival exhibition stands and garage containers. We pioneered the shipping container living roof, a valuable part of a conversion project in capturing carbon and increasing bio-diversity. This is now available as a stand-alone product..
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Quality you can see, experience you can trust
We regularly showcase our work as we believe it's much easier to capture in pictures than try to visualise it. Over the years we have built up a vast library of pictures, displaying a wide variety of applications, so why not explore our case studies as there is every chance you will see finished pictures of something very similar to your project.As Albert Einstein was fond of saying, "the only source of knowledge is experience" and at Containers Direct, we agree with this. The cornerstone of our company is our team of experienced tradesman. Our welders were raised in the docks of Liverpool and Bootle, so there's very little about shipping containers they don't know! Along with our welders we have a highly skilled team of time served joiners, painters, plumbers and electricians on hand, ready to bring your ideas to life.
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.
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.Our Online Brochure
You can view our Container Conversions brochure here, or why not take a look at some of our amazing work?
Case Study of the Month
25th Nov, 2024CS96355 - 20ft x 20ft new build double garage
This deluxe double garage has been created from two 10ft wide new build containers that we joined together to give a total width of 20ft. In this case, that's enough room for two large cars with enough space in between when parked up to comfortably open the doors and exit the cars. Although this is a bespoke build, it is based on our CarTainer? design, which offers the highest levels of security with thick corrugated steel walls and doors and a secure steel lockable roller shutter.
Take a look at some of the most engaging work we have undertaken in
recent years. With detailed pictures, a step by step guide and a deep
insight to many projects, our case studies cover a range of applications.
Just some of the clients we've worked with...
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Recent News
November 2024 - blog post 3 by Sally Shipp
Shipping containers are a quick, easy and low-cost choice for garden storage, or as an extra space for work, play, or relaxation in your garden. Plan ahead to make sure you avoid any unforeseen issues before it's too late.
November 2024 - blog post 2 by Sally Shipp
Find out ways to keep your shipping container and its contents damp-free inside. From cheap and simple solutions to help with moisture control to the complete "belt and braces" approach that eliminates condensation completely.
November 2024 - blog post 1 by Sally Shipp
We're excited to announce our next big contract, to supply a total of four retail units, based on our MenuBox® design, as part of the marketplace area in the seven point regeneration of this seaside town in West Sussex. With an emphasis on buildings that reduce the carbon footprint of the project, our upcycled shipping container conversions are ideal for providing "pop-up" food and drink units for visitors. See our preview of the work we are starting, to be completed and delivered to Littlehampton seafront early next spring.
***UPDATED*** We now offer the GymBox® - a low-cost standard package of features and sizes to get you started training in you garden!
Finding it hard to stay motivated with your exercise regime? Do your gym membership fees outweigh your usage? If you'd like to stay fit without leaving the house or paying ongoing costs then a home gym is the solution. Not many people are fortunate enough to have the space indoors for their gym equipment, but with a shipping container gym all you need is a little bit of space in your garden. See how a basic shipping container can be transformed into a home gym with the addition of few modifications.
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Finding it hard to stay motivated with your exercise regime? Do your gym membership fees outweigh your usage? If you'd like to stay fit without leaving the house or paying ongoing costs then a home gym is the solution. Not many people are fortunate enough to have the space indoors for their gym equipment, but with a shipping container gym all you need is a little bit of space in your garden. See how a basic shipping container can be transformed into a home gym with the addition of few modifications.
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.
"I would recommend you to anyone wanting a container office, it's way better than I could've imagined. So much so that my wife is now going to purchase one for her business."Graeme Stuart
29th November 2024
order - a 10ft Modibox Office
"The delivery person was great. Helpful and jolly."Knowlands
20th November 2024
Ordered a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
"A great service and quality product. Everything went to plan and we are very happy with the outcome, thanks!"Day's Rental
15th November 2024
Ordered a Used 12ft Container
"Excellent service from all concerned from start to finish. Communications from order to delivery was excellent. The instructions were straight forward and easy to follow. From start to finish it took us about an hour to have it up, secured and ready to use."Bruce Graham
14th November 2024
Ordered a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for your seamless and professional customer service when looking after me when purchasing my container."Kerry, Salon On The Hill
13th November 2024
Ordered a Used 20ft Container
"Thank for a seamless supply of our container. Great communication from the office and fantastic helpful delivery chap."Andover Bathroom Collection Ltd
7th November 2024
Ordered a Used 12ft Container
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We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015
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