Racking & Shelving

Maximise your storage with our durable shipping container racking solutions. Designed for efficiency and strength, our racking systems make

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Shipping Container 1-Tier Shelving Bracket

Starting from £17.99 ex. VAT £21.59 inc. VAT

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Shipping Container 1-Tier Pipe Racking Bracket

Starting from £18.99 ex. VAT £22.79 inc. VAT

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Shipping Container 2-Tier Pipe Racking Bracket

Starting from £24.99 ex. VAT £29.99 inc. VAT

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Shipping Container 2-Tier Shelving Bracket

Starting from £28.99 ex. VAT £34.79 inc. VAT

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Shipping Container 3-Tier Pipe Racking Bracket

Starting from £37.99 ex. VAT £45.59 inc. VAT

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Shipping Container 3-Tier Shelving Bracket

Starting from £39.00 ex. VAT £46.80 inc. VAT

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Wooden Racking Boards

Starting from £39.99 ex. VAT £47.99 inc. VAT

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Work Bench With Pipe Rack Bracket

Starting from £44.00 ex. VAT £52.80 inc. VAT

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Shipping Container 4-Tier Pipe Racking Bracket

Starting from £49.99 ex. VAT £59.99 inc. VAT

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Shipping Container 4-Tier Shelving Bracket

Starting from £63.50 ex. VAT £76.20 inc. VAT

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Efficient and easy-to-use shipping container racking systems

Our shipping container shelving and racking solutions are built to maximise your storage capacity while keeping your items organised and accessible. Whether you’re looking to get more space for industrial storage, personal use, or project management, our racking and shelving are designed for strength, durability, and ease of use.

With a simple yet effective design, you can securely store a wide variety of items, ranging from tools to equipment, and everything in between.

Why buy container racking & shelving from Universal Containers

Our racking and shelving products are designed to take your container organisation to the next level. With options including 1-tier, 2-tier, 3-tier, and 4-tier shelving brackets, you can easily customise your setup to fit your exact needs and make the most of your space.

Durable & heavy-duty

Built to withstand the rigours of everyday use, our shelving and racking is made from high-quality materials that offer long-lasting performance.

Customisable options

We provide flexible racking and shelving configurations to suit your specific container size and storage needs.

Easy installation

Our systems are designed for straightforward installation, ensuring that you can set up your container shelves with minimal effort.

Maximise space

Ideal for creating multiple levels of storage and improving accessibility within your shipping container.

How to install your shipping container shelving

Installing our shipping container racking is quick and easy, even for those with minimal DIY experience. Watch our step-by-step installation video below to guide you through the process and ensure your racking is set up securely.

Ready to improve your container storage? Browse our shelving and racking options above or contact us for more information if you have any specific needs. Our team is here to help you find the best storage solution for your shipping container.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of shipping container racking and shelving do you offer?

We offer a full range of pipe racking brackets, shelving brackets, wooden racking boards, and a work bench with an integrated pipe rack bracket. You can buy 1-tier, 2-tier, 3-tier, or 4-tier setups depending on how much storage you need.

Are the brackets compatible with all shipping containers?

Yes. Our brackets are designed to fit standard shipping containers. They attach securely to the container’s internal structure.

What’s the difference between pipe racking and shelving brackets?

Pipe racking brackets support round items such as pipes, tubing, timber, or long materials. Shelving brackets are made for flat shelves, using our wooden racking boards or your own boards.

What load can container racking hold?

Each bracket set is built for heavy-duty use and can hold up to 500kg per bracket, but overall load capacity will depend on the number of tiers and your setup. If you’re storing heavier items, we recommend checking the product details or contacting our team for guidance.

Do I need wooden boards for the shelving brackets?

Shelving brackets are supplied without wooden boards, but you can buy our racking boards separately or use boards of your own. Boards are only needed if you are creating flat shelving, pipe racking does not require them.

How is the racking installed inside the container?

All our shipping container racking and shelving solutions are easy to install and fix directly to your container’s D-rings, so there’s no drilling or permanent modifications needed. For a full walkthrough, watch our installation video above.

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Find out why our customers love us and our products

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    Stephen Edwards 
 
 
 
  Stephen and the team at Universal Container Services Limited have been super efficient and very helpful, I would recommend this company to anyone thinking about purchasing a container for any multi-use purpose.
  
 
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    Sales @ H and B Electrical 
 
 
 
  Great service from start to Finish, Stephen Woolley was very thorough and professional.
Thanks for all your help Stephen

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    David Wilden 
 
 
 
  Very impressed with the quality of the containers and the facilities they have for insulating and boarding them. Many thanks to Stephen for spending time showing us around and helping us get a great deal.
  
 
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    Mike Gathercole 
 
 
 
  We have just purchased a fully insulated container from Universal we visited the site prior to our order Colin and Stephen both in the sales office we brilliant they answered all our questions and were very helpful in processing our order thanks again lads really appreciated
  
 
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    Graham Sanderson 
 
 
 
  Scarcroft and District Allotments Association in York have used two containers from Universal - one 20' unmodified new container as a store and one 40' new container insulated and supplied with electrics package and two secure windows and a secure accessible door as a shop- to replace their 50+ year-old wooden hut used as a shop and association base.  Shaun McWilliams (project engineer) has been our main contact at Universal with oversight and support from Carl Jeffries (project manager).  They have been hugely supportive through a long process.  Nothing has been too much trouble for Shaun, adapting plans and offering choices at every stage - always friendly, imaginative and flexible.  We'd recommend Universal without reservation for any project involving shipping containers.
  
 
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    My AIMS Ltd Manchester 
 
 
 
  We recently got in touch with Universal Containers Services as we were looking to stack two Containers
Excellent service provided by universal containers. We dealt with  Vanessa and her communication was excellent she kept us informed from point of order upto delivery. Delivery was fast and I would definitely recommend using this company.
  
 
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    nick curtis 
 
 
 
  Great and quick service.. Colin was really helpful and knowledgable
  
 
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  prompt service, Colin was very helpful
  
 
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    David Heath 
 
 
 
  Ordered a container for a Scout group, we are so pleased with the service and the container. Very helpful and nothing was a problem, arrived on time and looks amazing. We would definitely recommend and use again.
  
 
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    Richard Banning 
 
 
 
  We were impressed with the service provided by Stephen on our first order , we have purchased another 2 containers , the service and quality was very good and would recommend the company if you are looking to purchase.
  
 
  
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