New Shipping Containers For Sale

Why Buy from Containers Direct?

Containers Direct are one of the few retailers of new shipping containers with direct access to the manufacturing plants in China and the Far East. We offer factory prices directly to the UK market with stock held at 9 strategic locations throughout the country, perfect for keeping delivery prices low. New shipping containers are imported to the UK with cargo inside. It's for that reason that they are sometimes called used once containers, so some evidence of use is certainly to be expected. They have a life span of more than 25 years, so they represent excellent value for money. We offer new shipping containers from 8ft to 40ft long and if you're in a hurry most are ready for immediate dispatch. If you can't find the size you want, just ask!

At Containers Direct, we supply standard 20ft containers and 40ft containers, and from our fabrication depot we cut them down to many lengths making them ideal as storage containers with 10ft and 15ft being very popular.

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

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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.

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New Shipping Containers for a Wide Range of Applications

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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?

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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!).

However, sometimes 8ft wide is simply not right. That's where our new build containers come in. Rather than importing containers, we manufacture containers in our own depot. That gives you more choice of width and height. You can choose from our SlimLine® range of narrow containers with widths available from 5ft to 7ft, or our WideLine® range of extra wide containers offering widths of up to 14ft. We've also developed products specifically for use as garages, with the CarTainer® being the most popular container garage in the UK.

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.

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"All was good."Jez Matthews
9th July 2025
order - a Used 40ft Container

"The delivery driver was excellent, it took no time at all to deliver the conatiner."Oxley's
8th July 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container

"Third time of using yourselves and the consistency and efficiency of the service is amazing. Comms are excellent across all functions. 5star!"Georgina Grace Limited
7th July 2025
order - three Flat Pack Containers

"Excellent Customer Service from the enquiry to delivery. Thank you!"Paul Vaines Engineering Services
30th June 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container and a New 'Once-Used' 40ft Container

"The container was in excellent condition and the delivery driver was really helpful. The sales team processed my sale quickly and were efficient."Getting Better Together
25th June 2025
order - two Used 20ft Containers

"All was great, from initial contact to delivery. Fantastic driver who navigated our limited access brilliantly. Very professional."Nakedesign Packaging Solutions Ltd
16th June 2025
order - a Used 10ft 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.