NEW & USED SHIPPING CONTAINERS
Get the container you need—at a competitive delivered price.
With 14 depots nationwide, we can supply your container from closer to where you need it.
Over 500,000 containers delivered.
✓ Best price guarantee
✓ Up to 5-year watertight warranty
✓ Fast delivery from local depots
✓ Nationwide UK coverage
500,000 containers deliveredTrusted since 1989Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot
✓ Delivery included in your quote
✓ New and used options
✓ Advice when you need it
Get your delivered price.
Price held for 7 days, so you have time to compare.
Take 60 seconds to give us the information below. We’ll email your quote right back with pricing and availability.
Free gift with your order
Yours free. Ultra-bright container light. Find what you need when it’s dark.
Attach your magnetic light to the container’s steel wall while you load, unload or look for something at the back.
Free gift: one magnetic light with every container you order.
Why choose Adaptainer?
A good price is only the start of a good purchase.
Your container is in position. It matches what you ordered. And it’s ready for the job you bought it to do.
That’s the outcome that matters. Here are the details we help you get right.
✓
Know the condition before you order
New and used containers aren’t interchangeable. We’ll explain the specification and condition being offered, including what to expect from previous use.
✓
Compare the cost of getting it there
Your quote sets out the container price and delivery, with VAT and agreed extras made clear. Compare the cost of the purchase—not just the advertised container price.
✓
Plan how it will get into position
Tell us about access and where the container will stand. We’ll discuss the delivery requirements before arrangements are confirmed.
✓
Have someone to contact afterwards
Your purchase includes a wind-and-watertight warranty. Questions after delivery? Contact our team for help with your container and its cover.
Available container types
Containers that work as hard as you do. Choose the size and condition that’s best for the job.
Compare the options below, or send us the specification you already have in mind.
10ft container
A shorter container where space on site is limited. Check the internal dimensions against what needs to go inside.
20ft container
Compare new and used options for equipment, stock or customer storage, with specifications to suit different uses.
40ft container
More storage capacity in one unit. Consider the available footprint, access to the contents and space for delivery.
Used containers
A lower-cost option when signs of previous use are acceptable. We’ll explain the condition being offered before you choose.
Buying for a self-storage site? Bulk purchase discounts available.
XL Vent Container
Two new containers can look much the same. What’s built into them can be very different.
Look closer at XL Vent’s patented ventilation, easy-open doors, coated floor, fitted lockbox and five-year warranty.
Patented Condensation Fighting XL Vent System
Get more condensation fighting airflow than other containers with our patented next generation XL Vent system
Easy Clean Floor Coating
Wash away more stains and keep your container looking better thanks to our special floor coating treatment
More Rugged Construction That's Built to Last
Fuller thickness corten steel and added protective paint to help guard against corrosion for longer
"Easier On the Back" Door Operation
Great for storage users who need regular access. The waist height locking bars makes opening and closing the doors more convenient
Built-In Storage Security
Factory fitted lockbox included
5-Year Extended Warranty
You'll get a full 5-year extended watertight warranty on our new "one trip" containers
How it works
Get the facts. Pick the best option. Receive your containers.
1
Tell us what to quote
Send your size, quantity and delivery postcode. Add your specification or ask for advice.
2
Review your options and delivered price
Check the condition, availability and costs. Ask any questions you need answered before choosing.
3
Order when you’re ready
Once you decide to proceed, we’ll confirm the order and delivery arrangements, including what needs to be ready on site.
There’s no obligation to order.
Hear what buying from us is actually like.
A quote tells you the price. Our customers can tell you about the container that arrived, the delivery and the people handling their order.
- Since 1989trusted UK supplier
- 500,000containers supplied
- 14UK depots
- UK-widedelivery
What our customers say
Verified customer reviews on REVIEWS.io, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 488 reviews
- ★★★★★
Our container is spot on as a "single tripper" and even smells brand new !! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Adaptainer 10/10 !!
SimonReviews.io verified - ★★★★★
Container was delivered on time, on the day allocated by a very professional driver. Good communication and follow up throughout.
SteveReviews.io verified - ★★★★★
Just had the containers delivered and they look great! feel dry inside even in the cold weather we've had. Very secure
PeterReviews.io verified
Best Container Price Guarantee
Price isn’t everything. But we won’t be beaten on it.*
Compare the container, the specification and the delivered price. Found a lower like-for-like price on a new container? We’ll match it.*
Before you ask
What would you like to know before getting your quote?
How soon can you deliver?
Often within 3-5 days of payment. Timing depends on the container, stock availability and delivery location.
If you have an urgent requirement tell us your required date when requesting a quote. We’ll confirm the available options rather than leave you to assume a delivery time.
What should I expect from a used container?
A used container will show signs of previous service and may have dents, surface corrosion or repairs. Appearance varies.
We’ll explain the condition being offered so you can decide whether it suits your intended use. A used container should not be compared with a new one on price alone.
What if I don’t know which size I need?
Tell us what you plan to store and the dimensions of any large items.
We’ll help you consider the space needed for the contents, access to them and the room available on your site.
How do I know whether a container can be delivered to my site?
Tell us about the access route and where you want it positioned. Gates, turns, overhead obstructions and space for unloading all need consideration.
We may ask for photographs or a video to help assess the arrangements. You’ll also need suitable, level ground for the container.
What warranty is included?
New-container purchases include a five-year wind-and-watertight warranty. Used-container purchases include three months’ wind-and-watertight cover.
Warranty terms apply. This cover concerns wind and water entering the container; condensation is a separate consideration.
Can a watertight container still develop condensation?
Yes. Moisture already inside can condense on cold steel even when rain is not entering the container.
Tell us what you intend to store, especially if it is moisture-sensitive. Ask about XL Vent Container, whose patented airflow features help reduce the risk of condensation and dampness. Loading practices and storage conditions still matter.
*Our best container price guarantee applies to qualifying purchases of up to three new, one-trip containers, compared with a written quote from a recognised UK container supplier. The guarantee covers the container price, not delivery. Full terms apply.
Take 60 seconds to request a quote. Price held for 7 days, so you have time to compare.
We’ll give you the container options, condition, availability and delivered cost—so you can make the comparison and move forward when you’re ready.
Free quote. No obligation to order.