The UK's largest independent container supplier.

With constant stock replenishment from Maersk, we're your #1 choice!

When you need containers, our experienced and friendly sales team are on hand to determine your requirements and get the containers you need to you as quickly as possible. With constant stock replenishment from Maersk, we're your number one choice.

We can deliver your new-build containers from the factory to your door.

We can deliver your containers from the factory to your door - a service which we've pioneered, and which is only implemented by Maersk, the biggest container shipping line in the world paired with Pentalver, their partner in UK logistics. As a result, quality is assured, there are unlimited stocks and your order will arrive in time. Even better, you'll make significant savings.

In our new-build container range you'll find general purpose containers, hi-cube containers, double door containers, and full side access containers, ensuring that we have everything you need for your specific purpose.

A used container will enable you to make significant cost savings.

Obviously, a used container will enable you to make significant cost savings when compared with our new-build containers. When you choose one of our used containers, you can rest assured that, even though it is second-hand, it will remain fully serviceable for many years to come.

We take pride in providing you with all the essential reassurance you require. All of the used containers which we stock are inspected rigorously by our experienced team. They are guaranteed to be watertight, secure and structurally sound. We can even recertify them with a valid Container Safety Convention (CSC) for exportation purposes.

Our used containers are also suitable for conversion. They can be repurposed and recycled cost effectively as offices, shops, cafes, classrooms or workshops, playing an eco-friendly role after they have fulfilled their transportation purposes.

In our used container range, we have general purpose containers in several dimensions, hi-cube containers, open-top containers, reefer containers and flat racks.

Offshore containers available both for sale and for rental.

Our offshore containers are suitable for storing tools and equipment as well as other items which are used within the offshore gas and oil industries. Designed to rigorous and unique standards, they can be lifted safety in open water and can withstand extreme temperature variations.

We have closed DNV 2.7-1 and half height/open top DNV 2.7-1 offshore containers available both for sale and for rental. All units come supplied with fully certified shackles and slings as standard and are available for delivery across the UK.

Are you running a container rental company?

Are you running a container rental company? Then flexibility and speed are essential not only to your success but ours too. You can depend on The Container People to respond rapidly to your needs, offering efficient customer service, swift delivery and an extensive selection of containers ready for rental and ready for you whenever and wherever you choose.

Here at The Container People, we've invested substantially in our impressive stocks of new-build containers in a wide selection of sizes and types. The choice, quality and rapid response that we can offer ensures our customer's satisfaction and this is why we have so many repeat orders. You can depend on us to have instant container availability in a variety of sizes and colours and ready-to-rent.

Do you run a self-storage company?

As self-storage company owners ourselves, we're familiar with this burgeoning industry and what it takes to be successful. That's why we stock new-build containers in two sizes made from corten steel at competitive prices and ready to be delivered to you immediately. All come with factory fitted lock boxes as standard as well as two lock bars for instant security.

Today's modern homes have limited space, and this is why self-storage is becoming so important to customers. Finding a safe and secure place to store possessions is essential, and our containers are the ideal solution. Providing sufficient storage space to accommodate large and bulky items, our 10' x 8' and 20' x 8' containers are the perfect choice.

We're aware of how competitive the self-storage industry is becoming, with many companies now offering highly secure, drive-to-the-door storage facilities. If you're starting up your own company within this emerging sector, we're able to give you expert advice about the optimal specifications, number and types of containers you need and supply you with everything you require.

If you require more containers quickly, you can also depend on us to supply you with the exact quantity you require at the most affordable prices, even when the timescale is tight. We can guarantee you high manufacturing standards as well as all the features to inspire your customer's confidence from marine-grade paint and air circulation vents to locking bars and factory fitted lock boxes.

Are you a container trader?

No matter which type of container you require, and no matter how many you need, we can meet your demands. Wherever you're located and however quickly you need your requirements met, you can depend on us. With our varied and vast container stocks held at a national network of depots together with back-up stocks supplied by the biggest container shipping line in the world, Maersk, we guarantee that we can accommodate you.

You'll never need to worry about delays due to suppliers sourcing them from third parties. Here at The Container People, we've invested extensively in our own stock of new-build containers in several sizes and types. With our extensive range of high-quality second-hand containers which are ready for instant delivery across the UK, it makes sense to make us your number one choice. You can rest assured that, no matter how complex your container needs, we can meet them within your required timescale.