Stacking Shipping Containers
ISO shipping containers are designed to be stacked in order to maximise space on cargo vessels. This is due to the structure of the container: the top and bottom rails of shipping containers don't actually meet! Instead, all the weight is carried through the four corner posts, and containers are locked in with twist locks whilst in transit. This is one of the main reasons why shipping containers have to conform to standard dimensions.
The reason why containers are stacked for storage reasons is to maximise space. Stacking containers is a great way to utilise and increase the storage capability of your site if the ground footprint is limited. Most commonly seen in shipping container depots, and even in self-storage container yards, stacked shipping containers are a very useful feature when considering storage options.
Twist Locks

Cut Down Containers

Staircases

Doors in the side?

Delivery

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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.

"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.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015


