12ft Shipping Containers - New and Used
Containers Direct specialise in producing great value 12ft shipping containers
We create our 12ft shipping containers by taking good quality used ISO containers and new ISO containers to adapt for use as a storage container. Because shipping containers are built for withstanding the rigours of shipping and the carrying of heavy loads these metal boxes give unrivalled strength and security, certainly compared to most other storage containers that are available for sale. With no contractors or middle-men to pay, when you buy a refurbished steel container from Containers Direct, you get the cheapest deals and the confidence of a watertight guarantee.
Used 12ft Containers
S1 Door Type£1,520 +VAT
S2 Door Type£1,520 +VAT
S3 Door Type£1,720 +VAT
S4 Door Type£2,550 +VATNew 12ft Containers
S1 Door Type£2,425 +VAT
S2 Door Type£2,425 +VAT
S3 Door Type£2,625 +VAT
S4 Door Type£3,225 +VATSecond Hand Containers
Used 12ft shipping containers generally have over 10 years of service on shipping lines which results in considerable evidence of use, plenty of surface rust and knocks and dents. Containers Direct specialise in upcycling used shipping containers to give them new lease of life. The manufacturing process for a shipping container is very carbon intensive so the longer useful life we can give them, the better!
Once-Used Containers
New 12ft shipping containers, sometimes called once-used containers, are manufactured in factories in China and shipped to the UK with cargo inside. New containers are often the choice for projects where a longer lifespan is required.
The Build Process
Containers Direct manufacture the 12 foot container in-house in their fabrication depot and deliver across the UK on discounted weekly runs. This process involves taking 40ft or 20ft shipping containers and cutting them down to make 12ft containers. We add either new doors or walls, or sometimes both, manufactured using high gauge steel and matching corrugated metal panels. We then fully seam weld the components together to create 12fts! Our emphasis on quality manufacture ensures they're the UK's best-selling 12 ft container. Learn more about how cut down containers are made.Learn More
Benefits of 12ft shipping containers
Secure
Shipping containers are manufactured from 16-gauge Corten steel,
making them exceptionally strong and secure.
Painted
We provide an exterior repaint
in rubberised marine paint for all second-hand shipping containers under 20ft as standard.
Portable
Shipping containers are naturally portable, meaning you can relocate them whenever needed.
Customisable
With an extensive range of optional extras
to choose from, have your container modified to suit you.
Guarantee
We offer all our shipping containers with a 12-month guarantee for your peace of mind.
Request a Quick Quote!
Contact our sales team for your no-obligation quote, including delivery!
Our quality guarantee
All our 12ft shipping containers for sale are quality checked or refurbished to ensure they are structurally sound and watertight before they are released for sale at a competitive price. To further assure our customers of the highest standards in the industry, we only select good quality containers and all our 12ft second hand shipping containers and 12ft new shipping containers come with a warranty.An industry leading range of optional extras to choose from
In an industry dominated by re-sellers and agents, we are lucky to have our own in-house production facilities. This enables us to offer an industry leading range of useful upgrades and optional extras. Used 12ft shipping containers can vary in terms of cosmetic appearance, however our recommended exterior repaint will help cover any cosmetic damage and wear and tear. New 12ft shipping containers will have less cosmetic wear and tear, but can still be repainted if a specific colour is required or desired!Popular Optional Extras
Free with ALL 12ft Shipping Containers
Lockbox
Repainting
12ft Container Dimensions
| Container Type | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft DV | 12ft | 8ft | 8ft 6in |
| 12ft High Cube | 12ft | 8ft | 9ft 6in |
If you need exact specifications for all container sizes, see our Shipping and Storage Container Dimension Charts page.
See how versatile the 12ft can be!
Converted
Have a container conversion project in mind? The 12ft container offers a neat space to turn into a small office space, chemical store, or toilets and much more. Tell us what you need and we can design and build it from a 12ft container.
Flat pack option
Flat pack containers come in three sizes and can be easily transported and assembled in spaces unsuitable for full size, pre-constructed units.
Wider, narrower, longer or shorter!
Need something a bit different from standard size ranges? Extra wide and SlimLine® containers are purpose built to any width you require, and our cut down containers can give you any length, however big or small.
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.
Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved and certified to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We are also members of MakeUK, who champion British manufacturing, and the Container Self Storage and Traders Association (CSTA), representing global operators and innovators. In addition, we are registered members of JOSCAR, the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015
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