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New & Used Shipping Containers For Sale UK

The UK's Nationwide Retailer & Manufacturer of Shipping Containers, Storage Containers, Flat Pack Containers, Container Offices & Container Conversions

Looking for a great value shipping container, flat pack container, container office, or do you need a container conversion? For good value, great service and better outcomes, deal directly with the UK's most innovative manufacturer of shipping containers - no agents, no middlemen, go Direct! Take a tour of our virtual depot where you can browse our range of new and used shipping containers for sale, storage containers for sale, portable container site offices and converted shipping containers. You'll be amazed at what we can do with a shipping container!
We have shipping containers for sale for all uses - from standard storage containers, flat packs for your garden, and full-scale conversion projects. Choose from our wide range of container modifications to customise your container. If you can't see what you want, just ask! Nationwide delivery available.

Used and New Shipping Containers For Sale

We offer a full range of shipping container sizes, both new and used. Check out the most popular container sizes, door types and modifications, including prices, using the links below. Used shipping containers give you best price and can be used as a base for conversion projects. Upcycled materials such as used shipping containers are a popular choice in the construction of eco-friendly buildings. If your budget allows, choose new shipping containers for a longer life-span and superior condition.

Container Conversion Specialists

Take a look at our award winning container conversions service for shipping container modifications and bespoke buildings. From chemical stores, site offices and pop up shops to portable toilets and food outlets, contact us today free on 0800 0612 575 to tell us what you need. You can view our Container Conversions brochure here, or why not take a look at some of our amazing work?

Popular Container Modifications & Applications

See some examples of our products and applications that are most commonly requested beyond our standard shipping container sales. Our range covers everything from portable offices, garages and toilets, to extra wide, extra narrow and bespoke new builds manufactured in own workshops. We don't just sell, we build too, meaning we work with your plans to produce exactly what you need. Tell us your requirements, and your delivery postcode using our Quick Quote form to get the ball rolling. Alternatively call us direct to speak to one of team to discuss what we can offer.

Case Study of the Month

26th Feb, 2024

CS89741 - 40ft ModiBox office, upgraded with canteen and bathroom

Our highlighted case study is just one of four containers we provided to a large UK based company specialising in innovative technology-based products that sell globally.

The conversion featured here is a 40ft ModiBox office with upgrades that include our canteen and bathroom packages, and air con. In addition we created two more 40ft ModiBoxes, one with a canteen package, and provided a 40ft container for storage along with order.

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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.
21st February 2024

"Cory and the team were very friendly and efficient. Thank you"
From R B Cooke & Son; who ordered a New 20ft Shipping Container
19th February 2024

"The two persons that attended site to connect the two containers were very helpful."
From Simon Hartley, Trinity Multi-Academy Trust; who ordered a 25ft & 40ft Joined together Container Conversion
16th February 2024

"Excellent communication throughout. Fabulous delivery driver who installed perfectly."
From Picked Watton Farms Ltd; who ordered a 15ft ModiBox Office
25th January 2024

"We just like to thank the driver that delivered to us , he was really helpful with helping taking the container off the truck and informative about the container we had bought. "
From Jack Stewart, St Thomas More High School; who ordered a 3m Flat Pack Container
18th January 2024

"Fantastic service and would definitely use you again."
From Simon Gill; who ordered a 20ft Used Shipping Container
18th December 2023

"Really pleased with the whole process from initial enquiry through to delivery. Thank you, it makes a pleasant change!"
From Pembroke Street Estate Management Board Ltd; who ordered a 3m Flat Pack Container



Just some of the clients we've worked with...

Mercedes Benz
ITV
Ministry of Defense
Environment Agency
National Trust
superdry
Balfour Beatty
British Gas
Network Rail
Harley Davidson
Hilti
Audi


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