Shipping Containers for Sale in London
New and used shipping containers for sale in London
Take advantage of our price cuts on shipping containers in London and the South East. Located around the Tilbury Docks, the biggest London container facility, we buy them cheap as they are unloaded so that you can too! Delivery from your nearest depot can slash transportation costs up to 30%. Get a quick quote now to secure 20ft shipping containers and 40ft shipping containers at these highly competitive prices! Ideal for robust, dry and secure storage.
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Planning permission in London
If you are unsure whether planning permission could apply to your site, or where to find the right information, start with the planning authority responsible for the address. London is covered by a number of different planning authorities rather than one London-wide council planning service. We cannot advise on individual planning requirements, but London City Hall provides a directory of the city's planning authorities so you can find the correct authority and check its guidance or contact its planning service.
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Delivery and site access
We supply standard shipping containers to London through our UK network, while modified, converted and purpose-built units are completed at our Knowsley depot before transport to site. Delivery is normally arranged using a lorry fitted with a HIAB crane. When requesting a quote, send us the delivery postcode, container size or type, any modifications required, details of restricted access and the intended offload position. Our guide covers vehicle options, shared and dedicated delivery, working space and the access information we use to plan the offload.
Ground preparation and levelling
Your container needs a firm, level and properly supported position. If one corner settles differently from the others, the container can twist slightly and the doors may become harder to open and close. Depending on the unit and site, preparation may involve concrete pads, sleepers or another suitable level support. Our ground preparation guide explains what can go under a container, how to level the position and what to consider before delivery.
Delivery across London and the South East
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Quality used storage grade containers:
Used 20ft shipping containers in London are the best value for money. Between around 15 -20yrs old before they are retired from shipping goods, used containers will be showing plenty of signs of wear and tear and surface rust, but are sold structurally sound, watertight and with a 12 month warranty. 40ft shipping containers in London give you double the length for storage space, without doubling the price!
Repainting The appearance of used shipping containers can be vastly improved by respraying with a life-extending coat rubberised marine paint.
New shipping containers for storage:
New shipping containers in London are categorised as "one trip" containers, as they will have only made one import journey to arrive in the UK with goods. They show only a small amount of wear and tear from handling and make excellent dry storage containers, able to withstand heavy loads. Made from the toughest grade of weathering steel (Corten) they are theft and vandal proof.
Container modifications and conversions
Container projects in London
From a large joined classroom in Upminster to a converted 20ft home gym, these projects show the range of container conversions we have completed for customers across London and the South East.
20ft x 24ft StudyBox® Classroom
Hall Mead School, Upminster
We joined three new 20ft containers to create this 20ft x 24ft StudyBox® classroom, with patio doors, partitioned rooms, a canteen section, insulation, electrics and full joining on site.
20ft Home Gym
The Energy Coach
We converted a once-used 20ft high cube container into a home gym, fitting black aluminium sliding doors, 18mm ply lining and insulation, a dark grey exterior repaint and vinyl graphics.
More Case Studies in London
Explore more container conversions and specialist builds we have completed for customers across London and the South East.
Case study of the month
October 2026
20ft therapy space
Based on our popular ModiBox® portable office design, this tranquil oasis tucked away between the trees, is located on Bath City Farm. Used as a therapy in nature space we used wood cladding to cover the front of the shipping container and repainted the remainder green, to blend in nicely with its surroundings. Lined and insulated inside, for temperature and sound control, it will provide comfort and privacy for its users all year round. The patio style doors and turn and tilt widows are optional upgrades to our standard ModiBox® features, adding a sleek and professional appearance and letting plenty of light inside for a bright and airy ambience.
Discover more of our shipping container conversions or explore the full project details below.
Take a look at some of the most engaging work we have undertaken in recent years. With detailed pictures, step-by-step guides, and in-depth insights into many projects, our case studies cover a wide range of applications.
Storage containers for different access requirements
For sites with suitable vehicle access, a steel storage container can be delivered and positioned as a complete unit. Where access to the final position is restricted, a flat pack container gives you another option because the individual components can be carried separately and assembled on site.
If you are unsure whether a complete container can reach the position you have in mind, see our shipping container delivery guide.
Steel Storage Containers
Complete steel container storage
Steel storage containers arrive as complete units and are available in a range of sizes and conditions. They are the straightforward choice where there is suitable access for delivery, offload and positioning.
Flat Pack Storage Containers
For restricted access locations
Flat pack containers are supplied in component form. If a complete shipping container cannot reach the final position, the sections can be moved separately and the unit assembled where it is needed.
Optional Extras
Other sizes
Although regular sized 20ft and 40ft containers are the best value to buy, these sizes do not fit all, therefore we also supply irregular sixed containers - anything from 5ft upwards! If you can't find the exact container size you're looking for, we have our own on site workshops, which specialse in cutting and adapting standard sized shipping containers to give a wider range of choice to our customers.
Other products from Containers Direct
In addition to shipping containers in London, we also supply a wide range of new and used anti vandal site offices, portable toilets steel self assembly containers and chemical stores.
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.
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.
