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Corten Steel Containers

What is COR-TEN Steel?

Corten steel containers are shipping containers manufactured from a special compound of steel developed to give the best protection around against the elements - short of keeping the container indoors! Trademarked as COR-TEN, but more commonly known as weathering steel because of its resistance to atmospheric corrosion compared to other steels. Because shipping containers are constantly exposed to the atmospheric weathering, including sea water, without added protection they would very quickly turn into old rust buckets!

The Science Behind Weathering Steel

From manufacture, Corten steel containers will give at least 20 years of problem free use, because the steel forms a protective layer on the surface under the influence of the weather. It is in fact exposure to the weather that enables the corrosion-retardant surface to develop and regenerate by forming a stable layer of surface rust. This may sound contradictory, but it's actually by allowing the steel to rust on the surface that provides it with a protective coating. It can be described as 'self-healing'. No other form of treatment or coating is required with corten steel. Corten steel containers are in good company with many high profile bridges and outdoor sculptures also made from corten steel. The Angel of the North is a fine example of an outdoor corten steel structure.

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Great for shipping and storage

If you are buying a container for storage and not shipping, bear in mind it is only shipping containers that are made from corten steel. This is why shipping containers make excellent storage containers too, and have an advantage over containers built specifically for storage as they are less susceptible to damage and will last much longer.

Corten steel products at Containers Direct

We have something to suit all budgets:

We also use corten steel containers for office conversions and cut down products, to give our customers a wider range of choice and flexibility. Cut down containers can be made to any size and we offer a choice of different door styles, additional doors, repositioned doors, anti condensation treatments and repainting

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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"Good communication about the delivery of the containers. Both the chaps who delivered them did it so effortlessly, like it was no bother at all! Amazing, will use containers directly again, who gave the best quotes too!" The Techie Whisperer Limited
14th September 2026
order - a Used 10ft Modibox Office and a Used 20ft Container
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"All aspects of the process, including communication and service across all the departments, were excellent. In particular, though, the delivery driver stood out. We deal with a lot of delivery companies on site, and by comparison, the service provided by the driver was excellent - super helpful during delivery and great communication." University of Edinburgh
10th September 2026
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
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"Excellent service. Very happy, thank you." Surrey County Council
3rd September 2026
order - a 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
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"The delivery driver was very helpful and did a great job." Groove Armada Ltd
11th August 2026
order - a Used 15ft Container
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"Superb, friendly delivery team, very helpful with unloading and took great care with product. Very pleased with the total buying and delivery process." Bob Hart - QSS
10th August 2026
order - two Insulated Flat Pack Stores
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"Fantastic service and excellent product." Lostock Hall Juniors Football Club
5th August 2026
order - a 'Once-Used' 10ft Container
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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
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