Shipping Containers for Sale in London

New and used shipping containers for sale in London

Take advantage of our price cuts on shipping containers in London and the South East. Located around the Tilbury Docks, the biggest London container facility, we buy them cheap as they are unloaded so that you can too! Delivery from your nearest depot can slash transportation costs up to 30%. Get a quick quote now to secure 20ft shipping containers and 40ft shipping containers at these highly competitive prices! Ideal for robust, dry and secure storage.

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Delivery across London and the South East

London shipping container prices and cheap delivery rates also apply to the home counties, including Essex, Kent, Surrey and Hertfordshire. Our Southend-on-Sea branch office is situated less than 20 miles from the East of England hub of shipping container imports at Tilbury Docks.

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Quality used storage grade containers:

Used 20ft shipping containers in London are the best value for money. Between around 15 -20yrs old before they are retired from shipping goods, used containers will be showing plenty of signs of wear and tear and surface rust, but are sold structurally sound, watertight and with a 12 month warranty. 40ft shipping containers in London give you double the length for storage space, without doubling the price!

Repainting The appearance of used shipping containers can be vastly improved by respraying with a life-extending coat rubberised marine paint.

New shipping containers for storage:

New shipping containers in London are categorised as "one trip" containers, as they will have only made one import journey to arrive in the UK with goods. They show only a small amount of wear and tear from handling and make excellent dry storage containers, able to withstand heavy loads. Made from the toughest grade of weathering steel (Corten) they are theft and vandal proof.

Container modifications and conversions

We are lucky to have our own conversion and new-build facilities on site in our main depot in Liverpool, which means we can supply shipping containers in London to our customers own specifications. Containers can be constructed or adapted for a multiple uses including pop-up catering units, exhibition stands and offices. Check out our Container Conversions page for more ideas.

Case study of the month

July 2026

20ft therapy space

Based on our popular ModiBox® portable office design, this tranquil oasis tucked away between the trees, is located on Bath City Farm. Used as a therapy in nature space we used wood cladding to cover the front of the shipping container and repainted the remainder green, to blend in nicely with its surroundings. Lined and insulated inside, for temperature and sound control, it will provide comfort and privacy for its users all year round. The patio style doors and turn and tilt widows are optional upgrades to our standard ModiBox® features, adding a sleek and professional appearance and letting plenty of light inside for a bright and airy ambience.

Discover more of our shipping container conversions or explore the full project details below.

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Take a look at some of the most engaging work we have undertaken in recent years. With detailed pictures, step-by-step guides, and in-depth insights into many projects, our case studies cover a wide range of applications.

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Optional Extras

From our main depot in Liverpool, we can supply our customers with a whole range of optional extras to create the ideal container to suit your needs, whether that's ply lining and insulation to protect your container from condensation, or simple shelving to make the most of your storage space!

Other sizes

Although regular sized 20ft and 40ft containers are the best value to buy, these sizes do not fit all, therefore we also supply irregular sixed containers - anything from 5ft upwards! If you can't find the exact container size you're looking for, we have our own on site workshops, which specialse in cutting and adapting standard sized shipping containers to give a wider range of choice to our customers.

Other products from Containers Direct

In addition to shipping containers in London, we also supply a wide range of new and used anti vandal site offices, portable toilets steel self assembly containers and chemical stores.

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.

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"From start to finish the experience in purchasing this container has been smooth and seamless. The quality of the container is superb. The delivery was fast and was lifted into place with ease. When we look to buy more in the future, you will be the only place we will go." HTAA
24th July 2026
order - a Refurbished 32ft x 10ft Office Cabin from our Clearance Page

"An excellent service and delivery driver could not have been more accommodating." Roberta Rutherford
24th July 2026
order - a Used 15th Container

"My experience was flawless, from the moment I made my first enquiry up to the moment the container was delivered, communication was excellent. Customer service is second to none. The container itself is exactly as described and if I am being honest, better than I expected with it being a used container. An excellent overall experience." John Clough - Arriva UK bus
23rd July 2026
order - a Used 15th Container

"Fantastic communication and great service from everyone involved in the process, from the initial enquiries to the delivery! Thank you!" Lostock Hall Juniors Football Club
16th July 2026
order - a 'Once-Used' 10ft Container

"We are delighted with our container, which will be used as an office and extra space. We asked for an OSB interior which adds a contemporary feel. The quality of work is really great, I like how fine details have been considered. The team overall were very helpful, from my initial query (and loads of questions) to the delivery. Thank you Containers Direct." Barry O'Neill
13th July 2026
order - a Used 10ft ModiBox Office

"Great, prompt service and communication." Stuart Duncan
7th July 2026
order - a 4m Insulated Flat Pack Store in Green

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.

MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing

Container Self Storage and Traders Association Member