New Shipping Containers For Sale
Why Buy from Containers Direct?
New shipping containers make an excellent structure for a wide range of shipping container conversions. Our Case Studies page is well worth exploring, showcasing a wide range of projects. All shipping containers are 8ft wide so if you need something wider, we also manufacture new build containers up to 14ft wide. Our WideLine® range offers discounted extra wide containers.
Our Most Popular New Shipping Container Lengths
Please click on the links below for more details of our most popular new shipping containers:
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Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!A Wide Range of Optional Extras to Choose From
New shipping containers make ideal storage containers by providing high levels of security and protection from the elements. They are usually cheaper than conventional buildings, available a very short notice, and portable too, certainly a plus point when it comes to planning permission. Because shipping containers are made from very tough, rust retardant Corten steel, small scrapes and dents and water pooling on the roofs are insignificant to the functionality and life span of the container. Its Corten steel structure, also known as weathering steel, is manufactured for marine use and designed to surface rust to create a protective coating. However, despite the superior condition of a once-used shipping container, we often find our customers want to enhance the exterior or interior further. Containers Direct offer an industry leading range of optional extras designed to enhance your shipping container from ply lining or melamine lining the inside for a smart appearance and to eliminate condensation, or a simple exterior repaint.
New Shipping Containers for a Wide Range of Applications
New shipping containers make an ideal base for shipping container conversions due to their durability and strength. At Containers Direct we manufacture everything from container offices, to classrooms, and everything in between. In recent years we have responded to the demand for containerised retail outlets by launching our Container Pop-Up Shops range where we offer standard options for serving hatches and internal layouts, bring the price down and offering a menu of different options.
Why not explore some of our conversion work below?
Looking for more inspiration?
Can I Have a Shipping Container Wider or Narrower than 8ft?
New shipping containers, also known as Once-Used shipping containers, are manufactured in a standard width of 8ft wide. This allows them to be transported easily across the world on cargo ships, stacked up to 8 high. If you purchase one of our new 20ft S2 containers, or a 40ft new container, these containers can be stacked or shipped with no trouble (but remember to ask us to check the CSC plate is still valid for shipping and ensure the unit is not a cut down!).
Take a look at our popular new build products below:
Just some of the clients we've worked with...
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.
"Excellent experience from start to finish."Arcadia Desiccant Technology Ltd
14th January 2025
order - a used 10ft Container with S4 Roller Shutter Doors
"We really appreciate how quickly this was delivered and how professional the whole process felt."Jon Giles, The Tank Museum
10th January 2025
order - a used 14ft Container Conversion
"I found your team very easy to deal with, and that they were prompt and responsive to any queries. Both Cory and Hannah were a pleasure and very professional, well done to both the sales and transport teams."Parish CE Primary School
7th January 2025
order - a 'once-used' 20ft Container
"An excellent service all round and the perfect workshop for our school's caretaker!"Harewood Junior School
6th January 2025
order - a 'once-used' 20ft Container
"I nearly got scammed by someone else trying to sell me a shipping container. However, the information on the website regarding delivery, siting of the container and the excellent response from the sales staff gave me a lot of confidence. I was also particularly pleased with the delivery driver who took his time to assess where the container was to be placed and to ensure that I was happy with it as well. The access to my site is not easy but the driver was excellent. Thank you very much."Lindsay Muir
24th December 2024
order - a used 15ft Clearance Container
"Thank you to all in sales and transport for a smooth transaction, communication was excellent. We would strongly recommend any one in our area who is looking for a container. Thank you very much and best of luck in 2025."John Seymour - Gosport and District Angling Club
21st December 2024
order - a used 15ft Container
Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015
