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Corten Steel Containers

What is COR-TEN Steel?

Corten steel containers are shipping containers manufactured from a special compound of steel developed to give the best protection around against the elements - short of keeping the container indoors! Trademarked as COR-TEN, but more commonly known as weathering steel because of its resistance to atmospheric corrosion compared to other steels. Because shipping containers are constantly exposed to the atmospheric weathering, including sea water, without added protection they would very quickly turn into old rust buckets!

The Science Behind Weathering Steel

From manufacture, Corten steel containers will give at least 20 years of problem free use, because the steel forms a protective layer on the surface under the influence of the weather. It is in fact exposure to the weather that enables the corrosion-retardant surface to develop and regenerate by forming a stable layer of surface rust. This may sound contradictory, but it's actually by allowing the steel to rust on the surface that provides it with a protective coating. It can be described as 'self-healing'. No other form of treatment or coating is required with corten steel. Corten steel containers are in good company with many high profile bridges and outdoor sculptures also made from corten steel. The Angel of the North is a fine example of an outdoor corten steel structure.

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Great for shipping and storage

If you are buying a container for storage and not shipping, bear in mind it is only shipping containers that are made from corten steel. This is why shipping containers make excellent storage containers too, and have an advantage over containers built specifically for storage as they are less susceptible to damage and will last much longer.

Corten steel products at Containers Direct

We have something to suit all budgets:

We also use corten steel containers for office conversions and cut down products, to give our customers a wider range of choice and flexibility. Cut down containers can be made to any size and we offer a choice of different door styles, additional doors, repositioned doors, anti condensation treatments and repainting

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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"Really good process from start to finish." Soldado Limited
1st December 2025
order - a 4x Used 20ft Containers
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"Our delivery was great and a big thank you to the wonderful delivery driver who was excellent at getting the lorry onto site and delivering the container quickly, efficiently and with a sense of humour! We will be needing another smaller container shortly and will be back in touch with you." West Byfleet Infant School
28th November 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 40ft Container
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"The purchase of the flat pack container was very easy from start to delivery." Tom Passmore
27th Novemeber 2025
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
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"From start to finish Neil was excellent; his advice and patience were first class, returning all calls and contacting us when promised. This resulted in us getting exactly what we required, even down to cutting the lead time to suit our schedule. Many thanks to Neil and all the other staff members we dealt with, who were polite and helpful at all times." A J Roofing Limited
20th November 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
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"We are very pleased with our container. The guy who delivered it was brilliant, very skillful and professional. Many thanks" Mick
17th November 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
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"The product (flat pack container 4m) is excellent. I already have one that I bought 18 months ago which has been secure and kept everything stored in great condition. I needed another storage container so came straight back to you. The lead time was even quicker than the previous time which was great. The delivery was slightly tricky but the driver (Steve) was cheerful and helpful and managed the job safely , even in the pouring rain at the time. Overall, great product and delivery and very satisfied." Michael Spencer
12th November 2025
order - a 4m Flat Pack Container Store
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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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