Quick Quote
Containers Direct logoQuality you can see, experience you can trust.
Quality you can see, experience you can trust.

Shipping Containers in Blackburn

Looking for shipping containers in Blackburn?

Containers Direct have been delivering shipping containers in Blackburn from the docks in Garston for over 20 years with our own in-house hi-ab transport service. Our experience in the business has taught us it makes good economical sense to supply our clients with containers from their nearest supplier depot rather than charge for the cost of a long distance delivery across the country. Therefore we strive to source clients the best value containers locally in order to pass these substantial savings on. We supply an extensive range of shipping and storage containers, from standard 20ft shipping containers to cut down containers of all lengths, so whether you're looking for a quality 8ft shipping container or a large 40ft shipping container, we have them stock ready to deliver to Blackburn.

Request a Quick Quote!

Contact our sales team for your no-obligation quote, including delivery!

Containers for shipping

Containers for shipping are called ISO containers, and must meet the criteria set down by the International Standards Organisation for safe sea transportation. Any container passed as suitable for shipping will hold a certificate, known as a CSC plate, which will allow it to travel at sea. We offer the two standard sizes of shipping containers: 20ft and 40ft in length. We also offer both used and once-used shipping containers. Once-used containers are categorised as nearly new as they have had minimal use and therefore few signs of wear and tear. Our used containers are lower priced than once-used, but are still structurally sound and cargo worthy, protect by our 12 month warranty.

High standards and customer satisfaction guaranteed

Customer satisfaction and high standards are important to us, so we always inspect the container being sold before dispatch, to guarantee it is structurally sound, watertight and suitable for the job required by our clients. This is especially important when the container is required for shipping, as standards are more rigid for containers used for shipping than they are for storage. But whether you are choosing a container for shipping or storage, our warranty policy gives you peace of mind and covers your container for 12 months - full details can be found in Clause 6 of our Terms and Conditions.

Containers for Storage and Conversion Projects

We are fortunate enough 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 Blackburn to our customers own specifications. Whether that's a simple cut down container to a specific length, a modified container with doors in the side and ply lining, or even a full scale conversion like a pop-up catering unit or shop, exhibition stands or new build garage container. Give our sales team a call to discuss your requirements!

Case study of the month

March 2026

20ft x 56ft open plan welfare office - CS112525

This modern welfare office block is constructed from our CTX self-assembly range, using 20ft x 8ft modular units, joined together and stacked over two floors. We needed a total of 14 units to achieve a total length of 56ft, in order to accommodate separate areas of space for a canteen area, toilets and an open plan office. The upper floor is accessed by an internal staircase, with another fitted externally as a fire escape. Our client Liverpool City Council, required this office and welfare construction for their refuse wagon management facility.

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

Read full case study

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.

Your choice of 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 products from Containers Direct

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



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.
quote icon
"This was the first time we have ever bought a container and you made the process simple and straight forward. From selection and payment, down to the delivery, all very easy! Great work guys!" Gareth Richards - TPT Fire Maintenance Ltd
25th March 2026
order - a Used 15ft Container
quote icon
"Good communication; Cory was very knowledgeable and always responded promptly via email." Idverde Ltd
21st March 2026
order - a Used 8ft Container with Electrics & Durbar Flooring from our Clearance Page
quote icon
"I found the process efficient and professional. Communication was superb." Plymouth Cricket Club
17th March 2026
order - a 3m Flat Pack Container Store
quote icon
"All in all a really good experience. The sales process particularly was really good and informative, and all my questions were handled promptly and without any fuss. The information packs were really useful and informative, and made things really clear." Ben Hull
17th March 2026
order - a Once-Used 15ft Container
quote icon
"The delivery driver was excellent. Very professional, friendly and helpful to position the container exactly where we wanted it." Stuart Thorne
12th March 2026
order - a Used 16ft Container
quote icon
"Very happy with the delivery time - 7.00am. It was great to get a call the day before asking if 7.00am was ok. Being a school this was perfect for us. The driver was on time and was able to offload before any staff or students arrived on site. Thank you." Vince Perry - The Kingsbrook School
9th March 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container with external Rustic Cladding
<
>

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-QMS-001
MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing
Container Self Storage and Traders Association Member
JOSCAR Registered Member
We have placed cookies on your browsing device to enable this website to function correctly.
Further usage of this website indicates you are happy for us to do this..
Find out about the cookies we have set and how we use them.