Shipping Containers for Sale & Hire in the UK

Buy or rent new, used, and custom-built shipping containers with nationwide UK delivery. Instant quotes, competitive prices, and reliable next-day dispatch.

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Clear, competitive pricing on new and used containers, backed by a price-match guarantee across the UK.

Customised Containers

From pop-up cafés and portable offices to secure plant rooms, we transform standard shipping containers to fit your exact requirements, including fittings, electrics, insulation, and more.

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Our dedicated, UK-based support team is available seven days a week, from your first enquiry through delivery and beyond, providing expert advice and seamless service.

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Containers Sizes and Dimension

Containers come in a variety of sizes and types, each designed to meet specific needs in the transportation, housing and storage of goods. Here’s a breakdown of the most common sizes and their dimensions:

Standard Containers Sizes and Dimensions

20 foot Container size and dimension:

The most commonly used size. External dimensions are approximately

20 feet long,
8 feet wide, and
8 feet 6 inches high.
internal volume of about 1,170 cubic feet
hold up to 33 cubic meters of cargo.

40 foot Container size and dimension:

Also very common.

External dimensions 40 foot long,
8 feet wide,
8 feet 6 inches high,
Internal volume of 2,390 cubic foot,
capable of holding up to 67 cubic meters of cargo.

High Cube 45 foot Container sizes and dimension:

Larger than the standard 40 foot container.

External dimensions are 45 foott long,
8 foot wide,
9 feet 6 inches high,
internal volume of 3,040 cubic feet.

High Cube Containers:

These containers have an additional foot of height, making them 9 feet 6 inches tall. They are available in 40-foot and 45-foot lengths and are ideal for transporting bulky but lighter cargo. The internal volume of a 40-foot high cube container is about 2,694 cubic feet

Specialized Containers

Refrigerated Containers (Reefers):

Used for temperature-sensitive goods. Available in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes, capable of maintaining temperatures between -30°C and +30°C

Open Top Containers:

These have no roof, allowing for easy loading of oversized cargo from the top. They are available in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes, with a tarpaulin cover for protection

Flat Rack Containers:

These containers have no sides or roof, suitable for heavy and oversized cargo like machinery and vehicles. They come in both collapsible and non-collapsible forms

What Our Clients Say

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