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40ft Containers
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45ft Containers
Available: 45ft high cube palletwide containers. Limited stock. View containers
20ft Full-Side Access
Full side opening plus end door access give you superior use flexibility. Learn more
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Shipping Container Shed vs. Garden Shed
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The Shipping Container Art Gallery and Studio (With a Difference)
A couple in Tokyo had an idea to create a combined shipping container art gallery/studio - but there was one big problem. Construction laws in Japan make it illegal to build using shipping containers as the main structure and instead require JIS (Japanese...
Adaptainer Community Art Event in Suffolk
Would you like to have the opportunity to be part of an community project event which will involve painting a second hand 20ft shipping container in Ipswich, Suffolk? Adaptainer's shipping container art events are designed for families to come along and be part...
Shipping Container News – Monthly Round-Up
Discover 6 of the best shipping container blog posts and news stories this month from around the web. Container nightlife: Texas bar made from recycled shipping containers opens Each container makes up a separate room in this newly opened Texas bar. Once inside...
Painting a shipping container – PLUS useful tips.
3 most popular container paint colours: RAL 6007, RAL 5010 & RAL 9001 When it comes to shipping container painting there are 3 colour codes we frequently get requests for - RAL 6007, RAL 5010 & RAL 9001 (which are green, blue and cream respectively). Although...
About Adaptainer
Adaptainer are a supplier of shipping containers to both retail customers and trade buyers.
Since our founding in 1989 we’ve been driven by the desire to provide innovative product features and customer experiences which stand-out as valuable to our clients and partners.
This approach, combined with a company-wide mindset of conducting business with integrity and goodwill has helped propel Adaptainer to become one of the most trusted brands in the container industry today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does delivery take?
We have a comprehensive haulier network in the UK. This means you can usually expect your container to be delivered within 3-5 working days from receipt of payment, assuming modification work is not required. If you need your container sooner than this please check haulier availability with us.
Is my site suitable for a container lorry to deliver to?
Great question. To help you limit the chances of a failed delivery we’ll send you a delivery questionnaire when you order. This asks a series of questions to help you identify any possible issues. Also, don’t miss the free delivery checklist guide we send you when you request a quote,
Where are your containers located?
We stock containers at 9 depots which are spread throughout the UK. This helps keep your delivery costs to a minimum and get your containers to you faster.
Which colour containers do you have?
We usually have both green and blue new containers in stock. Second-hand units are supplied in a range of colours and the colour will depend on available stock on the day of your delivery. Alternatively, if you have a particular requirement we can repaint in your choice of colour for an additional charge.