Are Containers For Sale UK The Same As Everyone Says?

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Are Containers For Sale UK The Same As Everyone Says?

Containers For Sale - Find the Best Deals on Shipping Containers

Find the top containers available for sale in the UK from a variety of suppliers. You can find standard cargo-worthy 20ft units or 40ft high cubes, you'll find them here.

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Shipping Containers

Containers are a durable and secure method of creating additional storage space for your office or home. They are available in various sizes and can be connected by using link kits to create larger storage spaces. They are also ideal for outdoor use and shield your items from the rain and other weather elements. Examine the condition of the container and choose the appropriate size for your needs before purchasing. You can opt for a high-cube shipping container which is taller than standard containers and has more storage space.

Shipping containers are a popular option due to their portability as well as flexibility. Steel containers are both waterproof and wind-proof and can be transported safely on any type of transport. They can be loaded with cargo on the back of a truck in the Far East, lifted onto a train and transported across the sea to arrive at their destination on UK shores. Then, they are transferred to a customer's site, where they will be taken off and used for an office, shed or workshop, or whatever the owner wants to do with them.

When it comes to selecting the right container, buyers have the option of buying new or second-hand containers. Used containers are less expensive and will last for a long time if are maintained in good condition. You can also opt for a brand new container that comes with a guarantee. This will give you greater value and peace of mind. They will also have a higher resale value and usually come with new double doors, which make it easier to access your items.

Prices for containers can vary So you must be aware of current market trends. A 20ft container that is cargo-worthy costs around $2,000 in London. You can also purchase 40ft high cube containers for around $1,820 in Leeds or PS1,775 in Southampton.

Container xChange lets you connect with sellers around the world as well as compare offers to find the container that is most suitable for your requirements. Our all-in-one trading platform includes over 100,000 containers across more than 2,500 locations, including the UK. Browse offers, compare pricing and trade at no commission!

Storage Containers

The immense strength and durability of shipping containers makes them an ideal storage space. In addition, they are also ideal structures for conversion, transforming into everything from container offices and gyms to bespoke homes. The team at Containers Direct work with second-hand shipping containers that have been released from their former lives on the international shipping fleet, and give them a new lease of life as storage containers that have been repurposed or transformed into something totally different. Their depots are stocked with both high and standard shipping containers that are available in a brand new 'one trip' condition. They are all watertight and windproof, have a set of double doors that are fitted at one end, and are checked to ensure they are in compliance with ISO specifications, with no major dents or holes.

Converted Containers

Shipping containers are increasingly being used for a wide range of new applications. When they were originally intended for sea life, these robust and secure structures can be quickly and easily altered to suit many new applications with minimal cost to budgets. Container conversions can be an alternative that is flexible to building traditional projects. They can be used to create anything from the home gym of a shipping container to an office.

Converted shipping containers are great for pop-up stores and catering units.  Offices And Studios Containers  are a low-cost and attractive option that can be moved to locations where traditional bars and cafes cannot. From high street favourites to artisanal sellers, these mobile retail spaces are quick to set up and simple to relocate.


Containers Direct can create a large variety of custom-built containers to meet your requirements. From a simple shell to fully equipped workshop with insulation, electrics and welfare facilities, our team will collaborate with you to ensure that your vision comes to life. This is reflected in the high level of repeat business and the exceptional customer service that we provide. We utilize the most recent CAD technology to design and construct modifications on our own, so you can be sure of rapid and cost-effective services.