Shipping & Storage Containers for Sale

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Shipping & Storage Containers for Sale or Hire

Shipping containers start their life as enormous packing boxes for a variety of goods that eventually reach our shores. The containers are robust because they are designed to withstand severe weather conditions whilst carrying heavy cargo around the world, this makes them ideal not only for shipping but also for domestic storage or as a base for a container project. Steel containers are available as new or used units.

Used steel containers are available in a variety of sizes, as standard, we can provide 10ft, 20ft and 40ft used containers. However, our ability to modify containers means that we can provide used containers in any size to suit your needs.

Used containers have been owned by a number of years by a shipping line who have used the containers on a number of occasions to ship goods around the UK. A used container enters the market when the contract with the leasing company has expired. Used containers are usually at least 10-12 years old, however, their age should not influence your buying decision, the grade, or quality should. Our used containers are checked upon entering and before leaving our storage depots. They are weather proof and although they may not look too pretty, we still expect them (with the right upkeep) to last you around 10 years.

Security features can easily be added to used shipping containers. A lockbox is a steel shroud that is welded to the container doors, a steel lug is located inside the lockbox which houses a high security padlock. We can recommend the best padlock to use with your lockbox.

Used shipping containers can be transformed with some of our very simple modifications;

  • Painting – The specialist container paint we utilise will not only give your used container a new lease of life, but, it will also protect your container from the effects of rust for years to come.
  • Grafo-Therm – We can apply Grafo-Therm to the ceiling of your container to help prevent the effects of condensation.
  • Ramps – Our range of ramps, from budget to heavy duty, can make loading and un-loading your used container really simple.
  • Bespoke modifications – Visit our modifications page to view the wide range of bespoke modifications that we can perform on your container, from electrics to ply-lining, roller shutters to bar fit outs, you name it, we can do it!

The container has been built (most likely in China) and filled with cargo, it has then been loaded on a shipping vessel where it has begun its journey around the world with the cargo being loaded and un-loaded as required. The container has then finished its journey in the UK where the container is emptied and enters the UK domestic market.

New containers are sometimes known as ‘one-way’ or ‘once shipped’ containers.

Aestheically, they are much neater than used containers, generally speaking they are available in blue or green.

A wide variety of ‘special’ containers can also be provided, these include

  • Side Loading Containers – Available in 20ft or 40ft lengths, these containers have full concertina doors to one 20ft side and to one 8ft end, they make loading large or awkward equipment very simple.  These units are usually only available as new.
  • Dual Side Loading Containers – Available in 20ft lengths, these rare containers have concertina doors to both 20ft sides and to one 8ft end! They are ideal base units for a conversion project, or for loading awkward equipment.  These units are usually only available as new.
  • High Cube Containers – Available in 20ft and 40ft lengths, these units have an extra 1ft in height, therefore, as oppose to the usual 8ft 6ins external height of a standard shipping container, these units are 9ft 6ins externally.  Whilst 20ft high cubes only tend to be available as new units, or as modified cut downs, 40ft high cubes are usually readily available as new or used units.
  • Double Door or Tunnel Containers – Available in 20ft and 40ft lengths, these units have double cargo doors to both 8ft ends of the container, this makes loading and unloading the container very straight-forward as a forklift can unload/load from both ends without having to remove all of the equipment to get to the front of the container.  These units are usually available as new, however, used modified units can be fabricated.
  • High Cube Double Door or Tunnel Containers – Like a standard double door / tunnel container, these units have doors at both 8ft ends, however, they also provide an extra 1ft in height providing an external height dimension of 9ft 6ins.  These units only tend to be available as new, unless modified.
  • Pallet Wide Containers – These units tend to be 45ft long and have a slighter larger internal width of 8ft, they were made with the Euro Pallet in mind, and, the extra internal space means that a pallet wide container can load an additional five Euro Pallets to a standard width 45ft container.
  • Open Top Containers  – Open top containers are available in 20ft and 40ft lengths and can be procured as new or used units.  They were designed for extra large pieces of cargo that was simply too high or awkward for a standard container, these units do not have a roof, instead they are covered by a tarpaulin.

Over 40 Years Shipping and Storage Container Experience?

We have over 40 years experience in the container industry, with a focus on excellent customer service.

We have worked with our suppliers and hauliers for many years and they too understand the quality of service we expect.

Storage Container for sale, Shipping Container for sale, 20ft Container offices, new and used with choices of High Cube, Extra doors, Roller Shutter, Chemical Store, Loading, Unloading, Delivery and so much more – all at Great Prices. Get in touch for details, availabilities and a quick quote.

👉Contact us today on 0330 321 3380 for a competitive quotation or complete our quick enquiry online form and find out more

Elizabeth Cook
Elizabeth Cook
Aberdeen
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Straight forward...

"Straight forward, rapid to respond to queries and dropped-off with 4days. Would use again."
Gemma Westwood
Gemma Westwood
Aberdeen
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Great service...

"Great service I have had 2x 20 foots delivered..."
Edward Madril
Edward Madril
Aberdeen
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On time...

"Container delivered on time, good condition. Recommended."
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5 Star Shipping Container Reviews

Michael Fitch
Michael Fitch
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Very Happy...

I am very happy with 3J services Ltd, I enquired on Monday and it was delivered by Tuesday afternoon! I have also had the Grafo treatment for reducing condensation in the container. I would not hesitate in recommending this company
Irene Arnold
Irene Arnold
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Super Efficient and Professional...

I ordered a used 45ft container from this company, the service has been second to none, they are super efficient and very professional. Very quick with response, communication was spot on... a very reasonable price I might add, the planning for the delivery was super fast. Gordon is a credit to this company, well done and keep up the good work, I may be ordering another very soon.
Peter Clarke
Peter Clarke
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Recommend this firm...

Rachael at 3JS handled my requirements for a 20’ box very well, I can only recommend this firm for your container needs.
David Heath
David Heath
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All as promised and on time...

Just taken delivery of 2 x 20ft containers from 3J Services Ltd, whole process dealt with by Lucy perfectly, all as promised and on time, delivery driver was very good, great service, very happy all round.
Lloyd Smith
Lloyd Smith
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Absolute pleasure...

Absolute pleasure to do business with. Communication was superb and container was delivered on time and in great condition. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and will be the first place I try in the future!
Tony Godfrey
Tony Godfrey
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Pulled out all the stops...

Can’t rate this company highly enough, really pulled the stops out for me, sourced me a container and delivered in record time, Thank you Rachel for fantastic communication and service.
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Finding Cost-effective storage and shipping New and Used Shipping Containers for Sale at Great Prices

3J Services deliver brand new and used storage and shipping cargo containers for sale and storage and shipping modified containers throughout the United Kingdom. These are ideal for domestic or commercial storage, portable accommodation, portable office, chemical storage, smoking shelter and much more.  Our 10 foot containers are proven to be Hard wearing, withstand all types of weather, Secure, New or Used, can be a good fit for a full range of budgets, Readily Modified.

40 years of United Kingdom storage and shipping Steel Container Experience

We have over 4 decades of experience in selling 10 foot containers for a wide variety of needs, from home moves to exclusive, in-depth 10 foot container modifications and structures. These can be fabricated to any size and can be custom built to meet your specific needs.

👉Contact us today on 0330 321 3380 for a money-saving  quotation or fill-in our quick enquiry form and get more info

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