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      Our large selection of new and used shipping containers for sale promises to meet your requirements whether you’re looking to expand your storage, create a unique construction project, or find a durable transport solution.

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      Large selection of new & used shipping containers

      Our large variety of new and used shipping container options are available from compact 8ft, 9ft or 10ft units for minimal storage needs, to expansive 30ft, 40ft or 45ft containers for substantial storage or conversion projects. Additionally, when you purchase one of our new or used shipping containers, we provide an expert container delivery service, ensuring seamless transportation of your container to your desired destination.

      Benefits of buying a shipping container from Universal Containers

      Numerous customisation options

      Customise your container according to your needs! Whether you require additional doors, windows, ventilation, or a specific colour, we can accommodate your customisation requests, transforming the container to meet your specific needs, branding and preferences.

      Versatile applications

      Our shipping containers aren’t just made for shipping or storing your goods, they are highly versatile and can be used for various applications. We offer bespoke custom conversions to transform your new or used shipping container to suit your personal or business requirements.

      Some of our conversions include:

      • Storage Solutions
      • Portable Offices
      • Pop-up Shops
      • Home Conversions
      • Modular Buildings
      • Garden Rooms
      • Workshops

      And any other custom container conversion project you envision, the possibilities are almost endless.

      View our recent conversion projects and get inspired how to transform your new or used container!

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      Our dedicated team is ready to assist you in choosing the right container, addressing your queries, and ensuring a seamless purchasing experience. We strive for customer satisfaction and are committed to providing top-notch service throughout your purchasing journey.

      Our commitment to you when you buy a shipping container at Universal Containers

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      All our used shipping containers undergo meticulous inspections and rigorous quality checks, allowing you to choose containers that are up to standard and fit for purpose based on your preferred condition and price range.

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      We offer all our new & used shipping containers at highly competitive prices, securing premium quality containers at affordable rates. Our pricing structure is transparent with no hidden costs, enabling you to make informed decisions based on your budget.

      Browse through our diverse inventory of new and used shipping containers and secure the perfect solution for your needs!

      Buy a shipping container online or contact us today for inquiries, quotes, and more information on our customisation options.

      Want to learn more about different shipping container sizes? Read all about shipping container dimensions, capacities and best uses in our comprehensive guide Popular Shipping Container Sizes and How To Use Them

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      Contact us and one of our experts will be in touch to help design the container of your dreams

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      See some of the ways our amazing customers are using their containers.

      Case Study: Shipping Container Museum & Workshop Case Studies
      Case Study: Shipping Container Museum & Workshop

      In the pursuit of enhancing their museum and workshop facility, the Locomotive Society sought a creative solution to provide a welcoming space for their members, while adhering to the historical aesthetic of their railway centric environment.

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      Case Study: Garden Center

      Universal Containers embarked on an exciting project to enhance a garden centre's retail experience by supplying and customising two shipping container cabins. The goal was to seamlessly link these cabins on-site and transform them into a vibrant and functional gift shop.

      Case Study: Outdoor Catering Unit Case Studies
      Case Study: Outdoor Catering Unit

      A restaurant had been operating successfully for several years. However, due to increasing demand and limited space within the restaurant premises, the owners decided to expand their operations by introducing an outdoor catering unit.

      Case Study: Shipping Container Ticket Office Case Studies
      Case Study: Shipping Container Ticket Office

      The local rugby club had been using a small, outdated ticket booth that no longer met their needs. The club's management sought a more efficient and visually appealing solution that could accommodate their growing fan base.

      Case Study: Chemical Store Shipping Container Conversion Case Studies
      Case Study: Chemical Store Shipping Container Conversion

      The client, an Industrial Chemical Storage Company specialising in chemical production and storage, faced the challenge of storing hazardous chemicals on their premises while adhering to stringent health and safety regulations.

      Dropside Shipping Container Conversion Shipping
      Dropside Shipping Container Conversion

      Universal Containers take pride in continually pushing the boundaries in product development within the shipping container industry.

      32ft × 10ft Stacked Cabins
      32ft × 10ft Stacked Cabins

      These 2 large 32x10ft cabins were built for a British transport company. They requested a large space to act as a welfare facility for drivers and staff in the peak district. Due to the customer’s specific requirements, one unit was not large enough so we suggested 2 units, however floor space was an issue on-siteContinue reading "32ft × 10ft Stacked Cabins"

      32×10 Green Office Offices
      32×10 Green Office

      This particular office unit was completed for a North-West-based container hire company.

      20×10 Gas Bottle Store
      20×10 Gas Bottle Store

      Custom Built Atex Coshh store for storing gas bottles. This unit was custom built with corrugated steel panels 20ft long x 10ft wide. It had a fully ventilated floor from galvanised steel mesh, as well as 4 aluminium louver vents in the walls. We also fitted galvanised box section racks with chains on to holdContinue reading "20×10 Gas Bottle Store"

      Corrugated 32×10 Office / Store room
      Corrugated 32×10 Office / Store room

      Corrugated steel cabin 32ft x 10ft with adjustable jacklegs anti vandal steel personnel door and anti-vandal aluminium sliding windows in steel shutters. Painted externally in non-corrosive container paint in a vibrant red. Internally with walls where lined in a cost-effective melamine faced chipboard and fully insulated throughout in Rockwool. The floor had hard wearing vinylContinue reading "Corrugated 32×10 Office / Store room"

      20ft Multi-Bay Unit
      20ft Multi-Bay Unit

      Standard shipping container transformed into a bespoke storage unit. With multiple purposes across many industries. For example, self-storage companies or engineering companies for members of staff to lock tools away when not in use. The unit was split evenly into 8 small rooms approximately 5ftx4ft each by steel partition walls for security. Each room withContinue reading "20ft Multi-Bay Unit"

      10ft Generator Housing Container
      10ft Generator Housing Container

      10ft container conversion for an off-grid company custom built to house a very large generator. The customer wanted a unit with multiple apertures and louver vents to allow for ventilation, they wanted all openings to have cover hoods to help stop water coming in. The Universal CAD team had a meeting with the client toContinue reading "10ft Generator Housing Container"

      40ft × 12ft Truck Stop Shower Unit Site Accommodation
      40ft × 12ft Truck Stop Shower Unit

      This 40ft x 12ft custom built flat panel cabin was a container conversion project completed for Eddie Stobart’s site.

      Are Shipping Containers the Solution to Homelessness? Site Accommodation
      Are Shipping Containers the Solution to Homelessness?

      Within today’s economic climate, many of us face struggles surrounding our finances.

      Cladded Container Bar
      Cladded Container Bar

      A simple 20ft container converted for a customer who needed a unit for 2 uses, sometimes required as just a basic store and other times as an office space. We fitted 2 windows with steel security shutters and fitted an anti-vandal steel personnel door for easier access, especially when being used as an office, butContinue reading "Cladded Container Bar"

      20ft Cladded Store
      20ft Cladded Store

      Storage container for Sliver cross baby in Skipton, our client wanted a cladded container to be used to store stock in their Skipton depot. As the unit was cladded externally in high graded larch cladding, we used a used 20ft container to help keep the cost down (as the container condition wouldn’t be seen) toContinue reading "20ft Cladded Store"

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