25ft Shipping Containers - New and Used

25ft shipping containers - not too big, not too small, but always great quality!

They can be used as storage containers, giving you a little bit extra space over the more common 20ft size, without having to upgrade to the much larger 30ft or 40ft, or as the building block to convert into offices, workshops, catering units and much more. The vast majority of new ISO shipping containers are manufactured to standard lengths of 20ft or 40ft, 8ft wide and 8ft6 high. This doesn't leave a lot of choice, so by fabricating unique size containers in our workshops, Containers Direct can offer our customers any length required. 25ft shipping containers are typically made by taking a 40ft container and cutting into two pieces - one 25ft long and one 15ft long shipping container.

Then we complete the two separate containers with either new doors, or a new metal end wall. We use high gauge steel, corrugated steel panels and full seam welding in the process of creating a new 25ft container. We call these cut down containers. In line with all of our range of storage containers for sale we offer the 25ft with our unique choice of four door designs which you can explore below. During this process, we can also modify your unit with a wide range of optional extras to enhance your container, including side doors and ply lining.

Both 25ft used shipping containers and new 25ft shipping containers are fully watertight, strong, and have a lockbox included to give the highest level of security. For extra peace of mind, whatever size you buy comes with a year's guarantee. We can offer all our customers the cheapest delivery rates available by making regular delivery runs from our depot to all areas of the UK, including London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Newport. We always hold stock in store if you're in a hurry!

Used 25ft Containers

S1 Door Type£1,525 +VAT

S2 Door Type£1,525 +VAT

S3 Door Type£1,725 +VAT

S4 Door Type£2,675 +VAT

New 25ft Containers

S1 Door Type£3,450 +VAT

S2 Door Type£3,450 +VAT

S3 Door Type£3,650 +VAT

S4 Door Type£4,250 +VAT

Second Hand Containers

Used 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 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

Keeping the ISO door on your container? You may get a faster, cheaper delivery direct from our depots based at strategic locations around the UK, including: London, Southampton, Glasgow, Birmingham, Newport, Manchester and Felixstowe.

Built by us - new doors and cut downs

Cut down to size and reconstructed in our workshop using 40ft shipping containers, we offer 25ft shipping containers with a choice of new door types. Whether it's the end wall or the door we fabricate to complete the cut, we never compromise on quality – all doors and panels are made from high gauge steel, corrugated to match the existing container walls, and attached with a full, leak-proof seam weld.

We never compromise on quality or choice for our customers! Learn more about how cut down containers are made. Learn More

Benefits of 25ft shipping containers

Secure

Shipping containers are manufactured from 16-gauge Corten steel, making them exceptionally strong and secure.

Versatile

Our in-house depot can modify and convert shipping containers for a wide variety of uses.

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.

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Our quality guarantee

All our new and used 25ft 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 used containers, and all of our 25ft second hand shipping containers come with a 12 month warranty and our new 25ft containers with a 3 year warranty.

An industry leading range of optional extras to choose from

We can also modify 25ft shipping containers with a range of optional extras to either enhance your storage facility or convert the container into something else, such as a portable office, chemical store or pop up retail unit. Modifications can be as simple as doors in the side, or as ambitious as ply lining on the inside and wood cladding on the outside. We want all our customers to have plenty of choice, so they get the right container that's fit for purposes, regardless of whether it's a full scale conversion or a simple 25 foot container for basic storage.

Popular Optional Extras

Ply lining interior panels – popular optional extra for containers

External cladding for shipping containers

Grafotherm anti-condensation coating for container roofs

Electrical installations and lighting for containers

Compressed door seals for improved weather protection

High-security padlock for container doors

Overview of all shipping container optional extras

Free with 25ft Shipping Containers

Lockbox

All our 25ft containers come with a steel lockbox, which protects the padlock from tampering (usual retail price £75).

Recommended Product for Used 25ft Containers

Repainting

Exterior repaint in our specialist rubberised container paint is recommended on used 25ft shipping containers, not only to improve the aesthetic appearance but also to extend the lifespan of the container.

25ft Container Dimensions

Container Type	Length	Width	Height
25ft DV	25ft	8ft	8ft 6in
25ft High Cube	25ft	8ft	9ft 6in

Container Type

Length

Width

Height

25ft DV

25ft

8ft

8ft 6in

25ft High Cube

25ft

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 25ft can be!

Converted

The 25ft is a good size for container conversion projects. Easily adapted to make a roomy portable office, catering unit, retail outlet and much more, we have a wide range of applications to convert containers for multiple uses.

Flat pack option

Tough site access? Flat pack containers range from 2m to 4m in length and can be joined together to create storage units of any size in any location.

Bespoke sizes

For units wider than 8ft, we can make extra wide rangeextra wide containers. Custom built to any width with 10ft being the most popular, you don't need to restricted to standard widths. The same goes for narrower containers. Our SlimLine® range caters for widths below 8ft. Don't forget we can cut down to any length too. The choice is yours!

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.

Read All Testimonials Here

"You have proved to be excellent. You are pretty competitive and always provide a container of good quality exactly to our spec. Cory and the team have proved to be good sounding boards for ideas and able to provide lots of practical advice too." City of Edinburgh Council
24th October 2025
order - a Used 15ft Container

"Very pleased with service, right through the process including making arrangements for an earlier delivery day." Mark Yemm - Westons Cider
24th October 2025
order - a Used 30ft Container

"The delivery driver was excellent - really helpful with a 'can do' attitude." Jon Fowler - Drayton Parish Council
15th October 2025
order - a 'Once-Used' 20ft Container

"I would recommend this service across the channel island to all." Island Waste Ltd
8th October 2025
order - a Used 20ft ModiBox Container

"You've done a great job, thank you very much." Tristan Dodd - PEC Tyres
7th October 2025
order - two Used 30ft Containers

"Excellent service and delivery was great." MSL Property Care Services Ltd
1st October 2025
order - a Used 16ft Container

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.

ISOQAR Approved – ISO 9001:2015 Certificate No. 13586-QNS-001

ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015

MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing

Container Self Storage and Traders Association Member

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