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.

30ft kiosk cafe, 40ft bike workshop, 40ft bike store - CS103116

Case study of the month

April 2026

30ft kiosk cafe, 40ft bike workshop, 40ft bike store - CS103116

This trio of containers were completed for The Dalmellington Parish Development Trust in Aryshire, to provide facilities to support a new cycling hub. Transformed with wood cladding on the outside and a range of moderations inside, the three recycled shipping containers have been transformed beyond recognition. With three separate spaces for a cafe, storage, bike hire and maintenance facilities, the units were dropped into place along side each other upon delivery, to fit neatly into the car park next to to the cycle track.

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.

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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 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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"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.