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20ft shipping containers for sale
Choose a new XL Vent Container or a lower-cost used container, with the condition, warranty and delivered price made clear.
- 500,000+ containers delivered
- Supplying containers since 1989
- 17 UK depots
Choose the container that suits your job and budget
New 20ft XL Vent Container
A neater finish, storage features built in and longer wind-and-watertight cover. A new one-trip container has made one journey from the factory to the UK, so light handling marks are possible.
- Patented airflow features help reduce the risk of condensation and dampness
- Easy-open doors, a Damp Defence floor and a factory-fitted lockbox
- Blue RAL 5010 or green RAL 6007, subject to availability
- 5-year wind-and-watertight warranty
Used 20ft container
A lower-cost choice if dents, scrapes and signs of previous service are acceptable. We’ll explain the condition being offered so you know what to expect.
- Checked by an engineer before dispatch to confirm it is wind and watertight
- Colour and appearance vary between units
- Optional security lockbox available
- 3-month wind-and-watertight warranty
Warranty terms apply. Wind-and-watertight cover concerns wind and water entering the container; condensation is a separate issue.
Get a delivered priceA watertight container can still leave what’s inside wet.
That’s why we designed the XL Vent Container.
Rain doesn’t have to get in for moisture to form inside. Water vapour can condense on cold steel, creating droplets even in a watertight container.
The XL Vent Container’s patented airflow features help reduce the risk of condensation and dampness.
Two supersized door vents, vents along both sides and a recessed airflow rail help air move through. The recessed rail leaves a route for air when containers are placed back-to-back or close to a wall.
Storage conditions and how the container is used still affect condensation risk.
Best Container Price Guarantee*
Found the same new, one-trip container for less? Send us a written like-for-like quote from a recognised UK container supplier and we’ll match the container price on up to three containers. Terms apply.
Will it fit your space — and what you need to store?
A standard-height 20 foot storage container provides around 150 sq ft of floor space. Check the door opening as well as the internal dimensions for bulky items.
| Measurement | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| External length × width × height | 19ft 10½in × 8ft × 8ft 6in | 6.06m × 2.44m × 2.59m |
| Internal length × width × height | 19ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 7ft 10in | 5.89m × 2.34m × 2.39m |
| Door opening: width × height | 7ft 8in × 7ft 5in | 2.34m × 2.26m |
| Floor area | Around 150 sq ft | Around 13.9m² |
Dimensions are approximate and can vary. Allow room for delivery, unloading and opening the doors.
Need extra height, different door access or modifications? Ask about high cube, tunnel, full side access or conversion options. We’ll confirm the specification for the type you choose. Tell us if the container is for international shipping so we can confirm suitable certification.
View full container dimensionsHow it works
From quote to delivered container in three simple steps.
Every price we quote includes delivery to your site, from our network of 17 UK depots.
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Step 1
Tell us what you need and where.
Size · New or used · Quantity · Delivery postcode
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Step 2
Get your delivered price.
Worked out for your site and sent by email.
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Step 3
Order when you’re ready.
We’ll confirm your delivery date once we’ve received payment. If it’s urgent, check availability before you order.
Worried about access? Tell us about your site when you ask for a price, and we’ll talk it through before anything is confirmed.
Prefer to talk? Call 03301 220222 9am–5.30pm, Monday–Friday
20ft container questions
What’s the difference between a new and a used 20ft container?
A new XL Vent Container has made one trip from the factory, has storage features built in and comes with a 5-year wind-and-watertight warranty. A used container is an ex-shipping-line container, approximately 12 to 15 years old. It costs less and shows dents, scrapes and signs of previous service. It’s checked by an engineer before dispatch and comes with a 3-month wind-and-watertight warranty.
What are the dimensions of a 20ft container?
Externally, a standard 20ft container is 19ft 10½in long, 8ft wide and 8ft 6in high (6.06m × 2.44m × 2.59m). Inside, it measures 19ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 7ft 10in, giving around 150 sq ft of floor space.
Will a 20ft container fit on my site?
We usually deliver by crane-equipped lorry, so you’ll need suitable access, space to unload and level ground, plus room to open the doors. We’ll send you a delivery questionnaire, which you can return with photos and a video of your site so we can check access.
Does a wind and watertight container stop condensation?
No. Wind-and-watertight cover concerns wind and water getting in, and condensation is a separate issue. The XL Vent Container’s patented airflow features help reduce the risk of condensation and dampness, though storage conditions still play a part.
Where do you deliver from?
Every price we quote includes delivery to your site from our network of 17 UK depots.
Can I hire a 20ft container instead?
Yes. See our container hire options.
Get your 20ft container price, delivered
Tell us whether you prefer new or used, how many containers you need and the delivery postcode. We’ll confirm availability and set out the container, specification, warranty and delivered price, with VAT and agreed extras made clear.
Delivery to your site
We deliver through our UK depot network, typically using a crane-equipped lorry. You’ll need suitable access, unloading space and level ground for the container.
Unsure about access? Send us photos or a video and we’ll help assess it. Tell us your required date so we can check stock and delivery availability. Arrange for someone to be on site to receive the container.
- Price held for 7 days. No obligation to order.
- Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm.
- Prefer to hire? Explore container hire.
*Send us a written like-for-like quote from a recognised UK container supplier. If it qualifies, we’ll match the container price on up to three new, one-trip containers. Delivery is excluded. Full terms apply.