Shipping Containers in Scotland

Shipping containers in Scotland have until recently, cost up to 30% more than the equivalent container in the rest of the UK, largely due to hefty transportation costs. The good news is that by using our new supplier depot in Glasgow, Containers Direct can now offer our clients north of the border shipping containers at prices comparable to the rest of the UK.

So whether it's shipping containers in Scotland you're looking for, storage containers or flat pack containers, Containers Direct can offer a wide range of products out of our Scottish depot, delivering to all areas of Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Stirling, and even up to Aberdeen and Inverness!

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Shipping containers in Scotland for export

We have 20ft shipping containers and 40ft shipping containers, ISO certified and plated ready to be shipped. To fit all budgets, we sell varying grades that includes 'one trip' containers, which have only been used once as a means to export the container to the UK, and quality used, which are around 10 -15 years old, and come with a year's warranty.

Shipping containers in Scotland for storage

If you're not looking to export, but want a dry, secure, lockable shipping container in Scotland for storage, the choice is much wider, as strict ISO standards don't apply to containers for storage. We can provide containers in all sizes from our in-house depot in Liverpool, suitable for any purpose, from archived paperwork to building materials, with a wide range of optional extras to modify your container to perfectly suit your needs. Our most popular storage container sizes are the 10ft container and 15ft container, but all our storage containers are watertight with a 12 month warranty.

Using our conversion facilities

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 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

June 2026

35ftx10ft extra-wide office

Most businesses need office space and the solution isn't always bricks and mortar in an urban location. For example, this case study highlights an office we built for a business in technical construction that operates from farmland in Hampshire. Serving hospitals, laboratories, dentists and vets with medical gas pipelines, an on-site office is an essential part of operating a business. Our standard ModiBox® portable offices are constructed from standard 8ft wide shipping containers, but when our clients require extra-width inside their office we can either use the joined-up containers method, or as seen here, build a brand new 10ft wide container. At 35ft long with a wood cladding and featuring a sloping roof, this is an impressive office!

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

Ply lining interior panels – 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

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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"Second time I have used service, it was as good as the first. Great comms from start to finish. Even though the delivery driver was independent, he carried on the great service and made sure everything was correct, very polite and went above and beyond his needs. Already recommended to a number of local people that are now looking into buying a similar product." Robertson Pens Scotland
28th May 2026
order - a 4m Flat Pack Container Store in Green

"You are very good, don't change anything." Bill Towers
21st May 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container

"It was all very smooth, from the first enquiry to delivery. Communication was brilliant and I knew what was happening all of the time. Delivery drivers were brilliant, friendly and happy to make sure the container was located exactly where I wanted it." Tewkesbury Park
20th May 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 15ft Container

"You provide an excellent service." City of Edinburgh Council, Balerno High School
12th May 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container

"I thought the process was simple, clear and efficient. There was clarity through each stage of the process and the information was clear for what I was required to do." Stephen Conroy - North Lanarkshire Council
7th May 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container

"The guys delivering and removing our old containers were extremely helpful in making the whole operation run as smooth as possible. Couldn't praise the guy who operated the lifting equipment enough, very skilled in the whole process!" Hall & Roberts (Provisions) Limited
7th May 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft 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.