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

We are fortunate enough to have our own conversion and new-build facilities on site in our main depot in Liverpool, which means we can supply shipping containers in Preston to our customers own specifications. Whether that's a simple cut down container to a specific length, a modified container with doors in the side and ply lining, or even a full scale conversion like a pop-up catering unit or shop, exhibition stands or new build garage container. Give our sales team a call to discuss your requirements!

20ft x 56ft open plan welfare office - CS112525

Case study of the month

March 2026

20ft x 56ft open plan welfare office - CS112525

This modern welfare office block is constructed from our CTX self-assembly range, using 20ft x 8ft modular units, joined together and stacked over two floors. We needed a total of 14 units to achieve a total length of 56ft, in order to accommodate separate areas of space for a canteen area, toilets and an open plan office. The upper floor is accessed by an internal staircase, with another fitted externally as a fire escape. Our client Liverpool City Council, required this office and welfare construction for their refuse wagon management facility.

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Your choice of Optional Extras

From our main depot in Liverpool, we can supply our customers with a whole range of optional extras to create the ideal container to suit your needs, whether that's ply lining and insulation to protect your container from condensation, or simple shelving to make the most of your storage space!

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.

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"This was the first time we have ever bought a container and you made the process simple and straight forward. From selection and payment, down to the delivery, all very easy! Great work guys!" Gareth Richards - TPT Fire Maintenance Ltd
25th March 2026
order - a Used 15ft Container

"Good communication; Cory was very knowledgeable and always responded promptly via email." Idverde Ltd
21st March 2026
order - a Used 8ft Container with Electrics & Durbar Flooring from our Clearance Page

"I found the process efficient and professional. Communication was superb." Plymouth Cricket Club
17th March 2026
order - a 3m Flat Pack Container Store

"All in all a really good experience. The sales process particularly was really good and informative, and all my questions were handled promptly and without any fuss. The information packs were really useful and informative, and made things really clear." Ben Hull
17th March 2026
order - a Once-Used 15ft Container

"The delivery driver was excellent. Very professional, friendly and helpful to position the container exactly where we wanted it." Stuart Thorne
12th March 2026
order - a Used 16ft Container

"Very happy with the delivery time - 7.00am. It was great to get a call the day before asking if 7.00am was ok. Being a school this was perfect for us. The driver was on time and was able to offload before any staff or students arrived on site. Thank you." Vince Perry - The Kingsbrook School
9th March 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container with external Rustic Cladding

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.