Shipping Containers for Sale in Preston
Containers Direct are the no1 supplier of shipping containers in Preston from our depot in the Garston Docks.
Our close proximity to Preston means delivery costs are kept to a low. We have a whole range of containers available, suitable for either export, commercial and domestic storage, or as a basis for conversion projects. Come to us for all your shipping container needs and we can supply them.
See our full range of shipping containers in Preston, from the standard sized 20ft shipping containers and 40ft shipping containers, available in both new and used, to smaller 10ft shipping containers and bespoke builds.
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Standard and custom built shipping containers in Preston
As well as industry standard ISO containers of 20ft and 40ft in length, we can also supply steel units in a variety of other lengths, from as small as 5ft, right up to 45ft. The usual width of a shipping container is 8ft externally, but we now have the facilities to supply extra wide containers suitable for storage to our customers own specification, using our own new build and conversion facilities. So whether you need a container 7ft wide or 12ft wide, for example, give us a call and we can do it!
Shipping containers for storage
As well a being one of the major suppliers of shipping containers in the North West, we also supply a range of quality steel storage containers, which can either be purchased in their original form, or modified for storage. These are great value for money and most come with a 12 month warranty - Containers Direct Terms and Conditions of Business. They are ideal for many uses, including:
- A secure site store for building materials
- School site storage
- Garden/allotment storage
- Furniture and household goods
- Club equipment
- Archive storage
- Agricultural stores
- Bikes and other outdoor activity equipment
Containers for Shipping
We sell shipping containers in Preston suitable for shipping purposes. These are either 20ft shipping containers or 40ft shipping containers, 8ft wide with a height of 8ft6 or 9ft6 high. Containers suitable for shipping will have a valid CSC plate for shipping and will be cargo worthy, two major requirements for shipping.Containers for Storage and Conversion Projects
Case study of the month
May 2026
20ft ModiBox partitioned office
Our ModiBox portable office container conversion package includes everything you need to get you started. All you need is to prepared the ground for delivery and then plug in and go. Our client Spectrum Inclusion in East Lancashire chose a 20ft ModiBox to run their community group from, with the inclusion of a few optional extras to suit their requirements. Wood cladding is a popular addition to the ModiBox as it lends a smart and professional appearance to the shipping container and helps it blend into green environments. The addition of an internal partition gives a separate area of privacy away from the activities of the main office.
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.
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Other products from Containers Direct
In addition to shipping containers in Preston, we also supply a wide range of new and used anti vandal site offices, portable toilets and steel self assembly containers.
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.
