Types of Shipping Container Doors

Shipping containers for storage are more customisable than your typical shipping container. The original cargo doors manufactured for all shipping containers are a necessary requirement for shipping, but they don't always provide the best option after the unit has been off-hired by the shipping lines. Especially when it takes on the role of providing a secure but accessible storage unit, an office for business use or as a pop-up shop or catering unit.

Containers Direct now offer five distinct door styles for our converted shipping container products as standard, which can be fitted in the end of the container and also in the long side. We also have a wide range of alternative door types to fit any requirement from sliding patio doors to full length bi-folding ones. Take a look at our conversion for Cheshire Wildlife Trust which features the original container doors (S2) on the short end, a set of S1 side doors in the long side, and behind them a set of black UPVC Sliding Doors!

S1 Doors

Description: 3mm steel panels, lightweight, single locking bar

Advantages: Reduced weight makes them easier to use than shipping container doors. Fabricated from thicker 3mm steel rather than 1.6mm used for standard container doors.

Recommended for: Storage containers for schools, clubs and domestic storage, where you require frequent use.

Compressed Door Seals

One of our most popular and highly recommended optional extras for our S1 doors. These are attached to the inside of the container door and compress to form a watertight seal when the door is closed. Cost: £65.00 plus VAT.

S2 Doors

Description: Original shipping container cargo doors, corrugated steel panels, external rubber seals and two locking bars.

Advantages: Excellent security and guards against all forms of water ingress without the need for extra modification.

Recommended for: Heavy duty storage, especially construction sites, or where access is required less frequently.

S3 Doors

Description: Steel panel doors, lightweight, two locking arms, internal compressed door seals. These doors are unique to Containers Direct!

Advantages: Combines the best features of S1 and S2 doors.

Recommended for: Storage of items easily damaged by moisture e.g. paperwork, fabrics, furniture.

S4 Doors

Description: ROLLER SHUTTERS DOORS. Open upwards, fully welded galvanised steel, manual or electric operation. Can also be added to the long side of the container, and wider roller shutters are available upon request.

Advantages: More space for loading/unloading, especially if using forklifts.

Recommended for: Conversions used for business units e.g. warehouses, market stalls, garage workshops.

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S5 Doors

Description: PERSONNEL DOORS. Made from steel, 10 point locking system, rubber sealed, thermal insulation.
Advantages: Convenient for daily use, aesthetically pleasing and professional appearance, very secure.
Recommended for: Containers for very frequent use, office conversions, pop-up shops and catering conversions as well as business premises conversions.

Bespoke Doors

Depending on what you're looking to do with your container, whether it's going to be a bespoke office or conference room, or a unique pop-up shop, we are able to fit a variety of other door options other than container style doors to any space available in the container. For example, we can fit a variety of household doors such as patio doors, sliding doors and bi-folding doors, or we fabricate add extra wide doors to really maximise the storage space available!

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.