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Shipping containers, inspected before they ever reach you

One-trip and grade-A units in every common size, priced clearly and delivered on our own vehicles — so the container, the transport and the offload come from one company.

Secure storage you can rely on for decades

A shipping container is the cheapest square footage you'll ever buy: dry, lockable, weatherproof and movable. We supply them to farms, builders, schools, self-storage operators and homeowners across the South of England and beyond.

Stock covers 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high-cube boxes in one-trip condition — near new, clean paintwork, no dents — plus refurbished and grade-A used units where budget matters more than looks.

Specialist requirements are no problem: side-opening doors for easy access, flat racks for awkward loads, refrigerated units for cold storage, and open-tops for top loading. If you're not sure what suits, tell us what's going inside and we'll advise.

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Rows of shipping containers stacked in a port storage yard

What's included

Everything handled by one accountable team.

New one-trip units

Containers that have made a single voyage from the factory — as close to new as the market gets, with crisp paint and clean floors.

Every common size

8ft, 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high-cube, so you can match the footprint to the space you actually have available.

Security upgrades

Lock boxes, padlocks, ventilation, shelving, racking and repainting in a colour of your choice before delivery.

Specialist boxes

Side-openers, flat racks, open-tops and refrigerated reefers sourced to order for cold storage and unusual loads.

Delivery & offload

Our own hiab and tilt-bed vehicles place the unit exactly where you want it, with crane hire arranged for tight sites.

Wind & watertight

Every stock unit is inspected and sold wind and watertight, with photographs of the actual container available on request.

Container being unloaded from a delivery lorry by a crane arm

Buying with confidence

What's covered before you part with a penny

  • Photographs of the exact unit before dispatch
  • Clear pricing including delivery to your postcode
  • Inspection for rust, floor condition and door seals
  • Advice on siting, ground preparation and access
  • Repositioning and collection when your needs change
  • Modification and conversion handled in-house

Container sizes

Choose the right container with the right specifications.

A single 10ft navy shipping container at a UK haulage depot

10ft shipping container

The smallest ISO-standard box — big enough for garden tools, overflow stock, a compact site store or a single-room conversion. Fits where space is tight.

External
External: 3.05m × 2.44m × 2.59m (10′ × 8′ × 8′6″)
Internal
Internal: 2.84m × 2.35m × 2.39m
Tare / Payload
Tare / Payload: ≈1,050 kg / ≈8,900 kg
Cubic capacity
Cubic capacity: ≈16 m³
A single 20ft navy shipping container at a UK logistics yard

20ft shipping container

The classic do-anything container — secure storage for a 3–4 bedroom move, workshop, small business stock or a first modular conversion. Our most popular size.

External
External: 6.06m × 2.44m × 2.59m (20′ × 8′ × 8′6″)
Internal
Internal: 5.90m × 2.35m × 2.39m
Tare / Payload
Tare / Payload: ≈2,200 kg / ≈28,200 kg
Cubic capacity
Cubic capacity: ≈33 m³
A single 40ft navy shipping container at a UK transport depot

40ft shipping container

Maximum storage volume for large stock holdings, site compounds, spacious workshops and modular homes or offices. Also available in high-cube for an extra foot of height.

External
External: 12.19m × 2.44m × 2.59m (40′ × 8′ × 8′6″)
Internal
Internal: 12.03m × 2.35m × 2.39m
Tare / Payload
Tare / Payload: ≈3,700 kg / ≈26,700 kg
Cubic capacity
Cubic capacity: ≈67 m³ (≈76 m³ high-cube)

Common questions

Good to know before you book.

What ground do I need for a container?

A firm, level surface is ideal — concrete, hardcore or paving slabs under each corner. We'll advise on preparation when we confirm access details.

How much access does delivery need?

As a rule of thumb, allow roughly twice the container's length for a tilt-bed delivery, plus overhead clearance. Tight sites can be handled with a hiab or crane.

What's the difference between one-trip and used?

One-trip units have sailed once and look nearly new. Used grade-A boxes are structurally sound and watertight but show cosmetic wear — a sensible saving for storage.

Can a container be modified?

Yes. Doors, windows, insulation, electrics and paint finishes are all done by our modular team, so your container can arrive ready to use.

Ready when you are

Tell us what you need moving, buying or building.

Same-day responses on haulage enquiries and detailed written quotes on containers and modular buildings — no obligation.