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.

40ft Pizza Express pod container - CS99053

Case study of the month

January 2026

40ft Pizza Express Pod - CS99053

The first of its kind, Containers Direct are excited to be at the forefront of the Pizza Express Pod project that aims to roll out 1,000 new pizzerias globally by 2030. Designed to cook and serve pizza in the car park at Tesco Express in Southampton, the "grab and go" pizza pod is based on our MenuBox® design - an open kitchen housed in a shipping container, fitted with a collection window. With another two pods that have since opened in Swansea and Waltham Cross, we're looking forward to continuing to supply more shipping containers to bring the UK proper pizza on the go.

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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"Service was very good." Lubet Engineering Ltd
15th December 2025
order - two Used 30ft Containers and a Used 4ft Container

"Whole process extremely good, Hannah was very helpful and gave rapid responses. Dave the lorry delivery man was really excellent, extremely helpful." Mark Nixon
10th December 2025
order - a 4m Flat Pack Store

"Really good process from start to finish." Soldado Limited
1st December 2025
order - a 4x Used 20ft Containers

"Our delivery was great and a big thank you to the wonderful delivery driver who was excellent at getting the lorry onto site and delivering the container quickly, efficiently and with a sense of humour! We will be needing another smaller container shortly and will be back in touch with you." West Byfleet Infant School
28th November 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 40ft Container

"The purchase of the flat pack container was very easy from start to delivery." Tom Passmore
27th Novemeber 2025
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container

"From start to finish Neil was excellent; his advice and patience were first class, returning all calls and contacting us when promised. This resulted in us getting exactly what we required, even down to cutting the lead time to suit our schedule. Many thanks to Neil and all the other staff members we dealt with, who were polite and helpful at all times." A J Roofing Limited
20th November 2025
order - a Used 10ft 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.