Narrow Shipping Containers

The SlimLine® - The Thinner Shipping Container

Shipping containers make superb storage units, strong, secure and watertight. The one down side of converted shipping containers into storage containers is the restricted sizing available "off the peg". The standard 8ft width of all shipping containers is an ISO regulation, to ensure safe, easy and affordable transportation and stacking of multiple containers. But if you want to buy a container for personal storage use, 8ft wide may not be your first choice.

The good news is that Containers Direct can offer your first choice. Our range of purpose built SlimLine® containers are built to smaller widths, giving you 5ft shipping containers or 6ft storage containers and 7ft containers, perfect for fitting into small, narrow spaces, or for storage loads that require more length than width.

Features of Narrow Shipping Containers

These are new builds, constructed in our own on-site workshops, with a starting point of 5ft wide to any specified length. Depending on what you want to store, you can request a length of 10ft, 12ft or 15ft. You can even have a narrow 20ft container or longer if required! If you require any other length this can also be provided. All our SlimLine® containers are made with the following specifications:

Cut from brand new 1.6mm thick steel sheeting, corrugated on our machines for extra strength
Single (5ft wide) or double doors (6ft-7ft wide): 3mm thick steel plate with locking arm and compressed seals
Steel floor chassis overlaid with plywood
Lockbox
Lifting eyes
Painted to choice of colour

Choice of Doors

The SlimLine® is offered with three door types. You can request for them to be positioned to your own preference.

S1 doors

These flat paneled doors are designed to be easy to use and with their smooth finish aesthetically pleasing. They are often the preferred choice of schools, clubs and for use as garden sheds and personal storage. The price of the SlimLine® includes the S1 door type across the whole range. These doors can also be fitted in the side upon request - £POA. Recommended Product! Why not add compressed door seals to your S1 door for only £65.00 plus VAT

S3 doors

The S3 offers an upgrade to includes external rubber doors seals, the type that are used on original shipping containers along with an extra locking arm. The seals ensure 100% water tightness in even the most adverse weather conditions.

S4 doors

The S4 features roller shutter doors with a choice of manual or electric operation.

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Features of SlimLine®Containers

Steel construction

Fabricated using 16 gauge steel for strength, available as corrugated or flat sided finish.

Gradient roof

The container roof is built at a slight gradient to provide rain water run off.

Steel and ply floor

We create a steel box section chassis for the floor overlaid with 18mm plywood.

Steel doors

Newly fabricated 3mm thick steel doors with steel locking arms as standard.

Exterior repaint

Using solvent free rubberised marine grade paint in a choice of colours.

Our Guarantee

3 year guarantee on all new builds for additional peace of mind.

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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"From start to finish the experience in purchasing this container has been smooth and seamless. The quality of the container is superb. The delivery was fast and was lifted into place with ease. When we look to buy more in the future, you will be the only place we will go." HTAA
24th July 2026
order - a Refurbished 32ft x 10ft Office Cabin from our Clearance Page

"An excellent service and delivery driver could not have been more accommodating." Roberta Rutherford
24th July 2026
order - a Used 15th Container

"My experience was flawless, from the moment I made my first enquiry up to the moment the container was delivered, communication was excellent. Customer service is second to none. The container itself is exactly as described and if I am being honest, better than I expected with it being a used container. An excellent overall experience." John Clough - Arriva UK bus
23rd July 2026
order - a Used 15th Container

"Fantastic communication and great service from everyone involved in the process, from the initial enquiries to the delivery! Thank you!" Lostock Hall Juniors Football Club
16th July 2026
order - a 'Once-Used' 10ft Container

"We are delighted with our container, which will be used as an office and extra space. We asked for an OSB interior which adds a contemporary feel. The quality of work is really great, I like how fine details have been considered. The team overall were very helpful, from my initial query (and loads of questions) to the delivery. Thank you Containers Direct." Barry O'Neill
13th July 2026
order - a Used 10ft ModiBox Office

"Great, prompt service and communication." Stuart Duncan
7th July 2026
order - a 4m Insulated Flat Pack Store in Green

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.

MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing

Container Self Storage and Traders Association Member

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