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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Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!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
March 2025CS54207 - 20ft cladded garden room
It's hard to believe this building started out as a used 20ft shipping container! With a smart set of patio style doors, lined with wood on the inside and clad on the outside, it's not only a handsome devil but cosy to hang out in. The trend of having a back garden "hang out" is increasingly popular and can be used for anything you like, including leisure and work space, a gym, yoga studio or social space - add a bar and you will never be more popular! This building is divided into two sections, a small area for outdoor storage and larger area for social and leisure activities.
Take a look at some of the most engaging work we have undertaken in
recent years. With detailed pictures, a step by step guide and a deep
insight to many projects, our case studies cover a range of applications.
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.
"Everything was very straightforward - Cory and Hannah were very helpful and informative, they answered any questions I had."Bodmin Hockey Club
4th April 2025
order - a 4m Flat Pack Store Container
"Thoroughly impressed at the ease by which the whole process was executed; Neil Clarke, Hannah Jones & Iwona Binczycka were all very professional and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you."True24m Ltd
31st March 2025
order - four 'Once-Used' 10ft Containers
"We found Containers Direct a very approachable and helpful company, and they are straightforward to deal with. Many thanks."Kenneth Craig
25th March 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
"I would just like to say great service and the driver who delivered it was just brilliant. Nothing was to much trouble, thanks again."Nigel Burnham
20th March 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
"The purchase was simple; the follow up emails confirming the purchase and delivery date were excellent and the delivery driver was extremely helpful. Overall, I would definitely recommend Containers Direct, thank you!"Bimeda
13th March 2025
order - a Used 8ft Container
"Excellent communication and support from Cory and Hannah. The drivers were brilliant with delivery and offload too. Thank you very much."Moor Wood Farm
26th February 2025
order - three Used 20ft Containers
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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
