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The advantages of using a tunnel-tainer
Containers Direct are now selling tunnel-tainers, which we can supply as either new
ISO containers, or converted second hand storage containers. Tunnel-tainers have standard double doors on BOTH 8ft ends, so when both sets of doors are open the container is literally like a tunnel!
Loading and unloading is more accessible than a standard container - you don't have to unload all the items at the front end of the container in order to reach the items at the back! This is especially convenient if you have a lot of small items to store, or are using a loading pallets or a forklift. The dual entry points on tunnel-tainers are also ideal for the containerised self storage business, as a simple partition down the middle can create two useable units out of one container.
New tunnel-tainers
Our manufactured new containers come in either
20ft or 40ft lengths, with the inclusion of vents in the doors, which helps prevent condensation build up. These containers are made to ISO specifications, so they can also be used for shipping or storage, and hold a CSC plate.
Used converted tunnel-tainers
Our conversion department can convert second hand shipping containers into tunnel-tainers by removing the back wall of the container and adding an extra set of doors. As containers used for storage do not have to conform to ISO standards, we can offer a choice of doors on these products. The container pictured here has a flat panel S1 type door fitted, while retaining the original S2 shipping container doors at the other end.
Door choices for converted tunnel-tainers
S1 Storage container doors
These doors are much lighter and easier to handle than shipping container doors.
S2 Original shipping container doors
S2 doors are heavy duty and rubber sealed
S3 Storage container doors
Our S3 premium self storage doors are both lightweight and include a rubber seal
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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.
"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
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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.