Shipping Containers in Southend

We are now supplying a wide range of shipping containers to Southend, from our holding depot in Tilbury Docks.

This is great news as it allows our customers in the South East to enjoy the same competitive prices as other parts of the UK, meaning a saving of up to 30% on previous prices! Delivering direct from the depot not only saves you money from the cost of an otherwise long distance journey, it's good for the environment too! From standard 20ft shipping containers and 40ft shipping containers, to small 10ft containers adapted for storage, we can cover all your container needs in Southend.

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About shipping containers

Most of our containers in Southend come with a watertight guarantee and a wide choice of sizes ranging from 5ft to 45ft. So whether you need extra space for your business, school or club, or your own personal use, there is a container to suit. We sell containers to suit all budgets at, ranging from builder's grade to brand new, and delivery of all units can be arranged by our specialist hiab service. In addition, we offer choice of doors types, and a range of optional extras, including repainting and ply lining.

Choose from new or used shipping containers in Southend

New shipping containers are sold with just one trip behind them, as they arrive in UK ports loaded with cargo for cheaper transportation. Used shipping containers will typically be around 10 - 15 years old, and the cosmetic conditions will have suffered from frequent sea-faring journeys and handling at ports. We offer a free repaint on all containers under 20ft, that will cover a lot of the cosmetic damage and greatly improve the appearance of the container. For containers over 20ft and over, we offer competitive repainting rates.

Using our conversion facilities

We are lucky to have our own conversion and new-build facilities on site in our main depot in Liverpool, which means we can supply shipping containers to our customers own specifications. Containers can be constructed or adapted for a multiple uses including pop-up catering units, exhibition stands and offices. Check out our Container Conversions page for more ideas.

Case study of the month

June 2026

35ftx10ft extra-wide office

Most businesses need office space and the solution isn't always bricks and mortar in an urban location. For example, this case study highlights an office we built for a business in technical construction that operates from farmland in Hampshire. Serving hospitals, laboratories, dentists and vets with medical gas pipelines, an on-site office is an essential part of operating a business. Our standard ModiBox® portable offices are constructed from standard 8ft wide shipping containers, but when our clients require extra-width inside their office we can either use the joined-up containers method, or as seen here, build a brand new 10ft wide container. At 35ft long with a wood cladding and featuring a sloping roof, this is an impressive office!

Discover more of our shipping container conversions or explore the full project details below.

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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.

Our Case Studies

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 Southend, 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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"Really helpful service and great at providing a good option for super fast delivery." B&K O'Dwyer Ltd
10th June 2026
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container in Green

"All of my queries were answered - all staff and transport personnel were helpful and courteous. A pleasure to do business with you." Howard Amusements Ltd
10th June 2026
order - four Used 30ft Containers

"Great service, great communication, great product - thank you." Bradgate Park Trust
9th June 2026
order - a Used 16ft Container

"Excellent prompt service." Up Holland High School
8th June 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container

"All round good buying experience - professional and knowledgeable staff. Would use again." Alan Brown - High Spec Ltd
2nd June 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container with Side Doors SD201

"Second time I have used service, it was as good as the first. Great comms from start to finish. Even though the delivery driver was independent, he carried on the great service and made sure everything was correct, very polite and went above and beyond his needs. Already recommended to a number of local people that are now looking into buying a similar product." Robertson Pens Scotland
28th May 2026
order - a 4m Flat Pack Container Store in Green

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.