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ISO Containers For Sale

What is an ISO Shipping Container?

All ISO containers are designed and built in strict accordance with the specifications set down by the International Standards Organisation, to ensure these containers can safely withstand the rigours of global transport by road, rail and sea. Without this regimentation, container transportation would not only be chaotic but potentially unsafe. Therefore it is essential that any shipping container used for international shipping holds certification to show it is up to standard. This certification is known as a CSC (Container Safety Convention) plate, which you can think of as a container MOT, or passport to travel. However, many ISO containers end up being sold off by shipping lines to be used as storage containers. Due to the nature of their travel these metal boxes are incredibly strong, watertight and theft-proof, which is why they make the ideal storage container.

Buying an ISO container

Containers Direct have both new and used ISO containers for sale. If you require a container for shipping then we will ensure the container is certified with a CSC plate. Your choice of ISO containers includes: If you are using an ISO container for storage then your choices are much wider and can include a whole range of modifications designed to make storage simpler and bespoke to your requirements. Modifications can include anything from cutting down to size, new storage-style doors to ply lining and wood cladding.

Non ISO containers

Once a shipping container has undergone modification it's no longer suitable for shipping, but will make a great storage container. Cutting containers down to different sizes is the most common modification. Here at Containers Direct we specialise in providing cut down containers of all sizes, with four door choices to complete your container, including keeping the original ISO doors. For storage many of our clients opt for S1 or S3 doors, which are made from flat steel panels, which makes them easier to handle than ISO doors. ISO doors are made from corrugated steel, which can rather heavy and have a rubber seal around them to prevent water ingress. We can add rubber seals to our flat panel doors, to give you the best of both. Doors can also be positioned in the side of the container, or extra doors added.

Other container modifications and conversions

As well as modifications for storage we carry out container conversions work for a wide range of applications, including offices, chemical stores and garages. See some our most common modifications below, or go to our shipping container conversions page for examples of our conversion work.


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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.
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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
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"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
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"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
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"I would recommend this service across the channel island to all." Island Waste Ltd
8th October 2025
order - a Used 20ft ModiBox Container
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"You've done a great job, thank you very much." Tristan Dodd - PEC Tyres
7th October 2025
order - two Used 30ft Containers
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"Excellent service and delivery was great." MSL Property Care Services Ltd
1st October 2025
order - a Used 16ft Container
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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.

ISOQAR Approved – ISO 9001:2015 Certificate No. 13586-QNS-001

ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015

MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing
Container Self Storage and Traders Association Member
JOSCAR Registered Member
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