Shipping Containers For Sale in Kent

Looking for shipping containers for sale in Kent?

Containers Direct source our stock from strategically placed supplier depots across the country to get our customers the best prices around on shipping containers. This avoids having to make unnecessary long distance journeys to transport our containers, which not only makes environmental sense but enables us to pass on big delivery discounts to our customers. Why pay to have a container transported all the way across the country when we can find you one on your doorstep? For the best prices on quality used and new shipping containers of all types and sizes, come to Containers Direct.

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Direct arrivals from Tilbury docks

If you are looking for shipping containers for sale in Kent, the good news is we have recently added Tilbury, Essex to our list of supplier depots, from which we can easily supply Kent using local hauliers. There is always a surplus of 20ft shipping containers and 40ft shipping containerss arriving at our ports in the UK, because after use shipping companies find it more economical to leave them there for resale, as opposed to sending them back where they came from. This is how Containers Direct finds the best value shipping containers for sale in Kent. Our local hauliers in the area can deliver across Kent, including to Ashford, Maidenhead, Tonbridge, Folkestone and Canterbury.

We can supply a container of any size!

Because not every customer either wants or needs a 20ft or 40ft container, we hold a number of cut down shipping containers in sizes from 8ft upward, and any odd size in between standard manufactured sizes, specifically adapted in our Liverpool depot with amazing delivery rates to Kent. So whether it's a 15ft shipping container or a 30ft shipping container you need, or anything else, we can provide this by adapting our existing stock of shipping containers. For more information, read our article on cut down containers.

We source containers for export and for dry land storage

Some of these containers are bought by our customers to be used again for shipping, but many will be bought for use as a storage container. Used shipping containers are ideal for storage as they possess the qualities of strength and security. If you require the container for shipping it is vital to check it still conforms to ISO standards - a CSC plate certifies this. If you require the container for storage it should still be in reasonable condition and not have any holes - watertightness is an essential requirement for storage! To ensure high standards are maintained, all our shipping containers for sale in Kent are inspected by us before being dispatched and accurate product descriptions and photos are sent to our customers before payment.

Using our conversion facilities

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

Community playground cafe and bike hire store shipping container conversion in Bristol - CS104153

Case study of the month

November 2025

CS104153 - Community playground cafe and bike hire store - 2 x 20ft

The Vench, a much-loved adventure playground and community centre in Lockleaze, Bristol operates as part of the Groundwork South project. Groundwork "takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive." So we were excited to be chosen to provide two upcycled containers to their Bristol location. We converted one to use for their bike hire scheme and another as a pop-up cafe in the playground. They were pushed together side by side to resemble one large building but on the inside they are very different!

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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Other products from Containers Direct

In addition to shipping containers in Kent, 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.

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"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.