New 45ft Shipping Containers For Sale

Our new 45ft shipping containers for sale are our largest standard option available, offering unmatched space and versatility for various applications. Constructed from durable Corten steel, these containers are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions while providing maximum security.

These containers provide ample room for storage, transportation, or custom conversion projects, making them ideal for those who require extra capacity. Whether for commercial storage, a mobile office, or a unique project, our new 45ft containers deliver the space and reliability you need.

New 45ft shipping container dimensions

Our incredibly spacious 45ft shipping containers can store a large volume of goods. They measure 45 feet long (13.716m), 8 feet wide (2.438m) and 8 feet 6 inches in height (2.621m). Their interior floor space is impressive measuring 44 feet 4 inches long (13.512m), 7 feet 8 inches wide (2.352m) and 7 feet 10 inches high (2.393m), making them perfect for maximising storage capacity or creating spacious work environments.

Uses and applications for new 45ft shipping containers

As well as storing and transporting large volumes of goods and bulky items, these large 45ft shipping containers are ideal for various other purposes:

Offices and workspaces: 45ft units contain ample space for many workers, and can also be transformed into galleries or studios.
Retail spaces: These large containers offer plenty of space for creating sustainable and contemporary commercial areas.
Swimming pools. A 45ft shipping container can be converted into a large and unique swimming pool that friends and family can enjoy – and it also adds value to your home.
Cafés, bars and restaurants: These units have lots of space for visitors who are looking for a unique social space.
Shipping container homes: Container homes are an efficient, sustainable and low-cost alternative to traditional housing, and rising in popularity by the day.

Why buy a new 45ft shipping container from Universal Containers?

Buying a new 45ft shipping container from Universal Containers means investing in quality and exceptional service. Our containers are built to the highest standards, ensuring they are durable and reliable for a range of uses. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer support, guiding you to the ideal container for your specific needs. Whether you need expansive storage or a versatile solution, we are your trusted partner for superior 45ft shipping containers.

Quality you can trust

Our new 45ft shipping containers are manufactured to strict industry standards to guarantee their durability and reliability. You can be sure that your valuables will remain secure, safe and protected from all weather conditions.

Competitive pricing

Every new 45ft shipping container is value for money and a great investment. We ensure our prices are competitive as we’re committed to offering high-quality, budget-friendly options with no hidden costs.

Premium customisation options

Our bespoke customisations give you the freedom to adapt your 45ft shipping container to your personal needs, including:

Interior customisation: A variety of different lining and insulation options are available. including, specialist medical-grade and food-grade materials, alongside standard materials such as plywood and melamine boarding.
Storage solutions: Our racking and shelving selection enables you to make efficient use of the space and optimise every inch.
Security enhancements: Our security padlocks and access controls enhance security even further, so your valuables remain completely safe.
Utility installations: Lighting, heating and electrics can be added if you’re transforming your unit into a functional work or living area.
Branding: Make your container stand out and promote your brand by selecting matching paint colours or adding your logo in various finishes.
Additional features: Extra features include windows, skylights and additional doors, manual or automatic roller shutters, and gas strut-operated hatches.
Bespoke fabrications: We can tailor our precise custom fabrications to meet your specific needs and requirements.

Industry expertise & dedicated support

We’ve supplied a wide range of industries with custom shipping container solutions and unparallelled service for more than 40 years. Our expert team will assist you at every stage, from selecting the right unit, to buying your container and organising delivery.

Discover more affordable solutions with our used 45ft shipping containers

For a lower-cost option that’s still high on quality, take a look at our used 45ft shipping containers for sale. Every one of our used containers has been inspected and maintained to guarantee high standards of safety and functionality.

We prioritise value for money and we’re committed to providing affordable solutions that suit various budgets and needs.

Get in touch with us today to discuss your options, discover how to buy a new 45ft shipping container online, or to obtain a personalised quote. Simply contact us and one of our experts will be happy to help.

Our containers in action

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

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.

Case Studies

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 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 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 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.

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

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"

Offices

32×10 Green Office

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

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 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

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 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"

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.

Site Accommodation

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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. Then sometimes they wanted to use it for an office space. So we fitted 2 windows with steel security shutters and fitted an anti-vandal steel personnel door for easier access, especially when beingContinue reading "Cladded Container Bar"

20ft Cladded Store

Storage container for Sliver cross baby in Skipton, our client wanted a cladded container to be used to store stock in there 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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Find out why our customers love us and our products

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.

Sales @ H and B Electrical

Great service from start to Finish, Stephen Woolley was very thorough and professional. Thanks for all your help Stephen H&B Electrical Services

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.

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

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.

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.

nick curtis

Great and quick service.. Colin was really helpful and knowledgable

zeshan s

prompt service, Colin was very helpful

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.

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.