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title: "Buy Shipping Containers"
description: "Acquire shipping containers in Southampton through the services provided by Shipping Containers of Southampton."
url: "https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/buy-shipping-containers"
date: "2026-04-23T16:29:03+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
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###### Southampton Depot

## Container Sales

![Image](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/images/websiteimages/uk-containers-southamptonhp.jpg)

# Shipping Containers for Sale in Southampton

At Shipping Containers of Southampton, we offer a wide range of shipping containers for sale, ensuring you have the perfect solution for your storage, transport, or conversion needs. Whether you’re in need of a small storage container or a large, durable unit for international shipping, we’ve got you covered.

## Types of Shipping Containers Available

We supply various types of shipping containers, including both new and used options. Our containers are built to last, using strong, weather-resistant materials like Corten steel. Explore our different container types below to find the best fit for your requirements.

![Standard Containers](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/images/websiteimages/UK-containers-southampton13.jpg)##### Standard Containers

The [20ft](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=129&Itemid=253) and [40ft](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=130&Itemid=254) containers are widely recognised as the most popular and common choices for long-term on-site storage or overseas shipping.

Available in various grades to accommodate diverse requirements and budgetary considerations.

![Open Top Containers](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/images/opentopcontainer.jpg)##### Open Top Containers

We provide [20ft](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125&Itemid=255) and [40ft](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127&Itemid=258) Open-top containers suitable for shipping heavy machinery or over-height cargo, tailored to meet diverse individual needs and requirements.

Our fleet is designed to accommodate a wide range of demands, ensuring we offer the best possible options.

![Refrigerated Containers](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/images/websiteimages/Reefers_Southampton3.jpg)##### Refrigerated Containers

We stock [20ft ](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=128&Itemid=257)and [40ft](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127&Itemid=258) ISO and DNV certified refrigerated containers designed to meet your shipping and storage requirements.

Our reefer containers are equipped to maintain specific temperatures tailored to the unique properties of goods, ensuring their preservation and optimal condition.

![Flat Rack Containers](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/images/websiteimages/Flat-Racks_southampton3.jpg)##### Flat Rack Containers

[Flat rack containers](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=131&Itemid=259) are specifically designed for the transportation of heavy, oversized, or irregularly shaped cargo. Their open and collapsible structure allows for loading and unloading from the top or sides, making them ideal for items such as industrial machinery, pipes, or other large equipment. Constructed from durable steel, flat rack containers are capable of accommodating substantial loads while ensuring secure transportation.

![Small Containers](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/images/websiteimages/UK-containers-southampton128.jpg)##### Small Containers

Our smallest container, 10ft is specifically designed for use in environments with limited space, making it an ideal storage solution for crowded or confined areas. Its durable steel construction ensures long-lasting performance, while the anti-vandal features provide added security and protection against unauthorized access or tampering.

Equipped with double doors, which not only facilitate easy access to the stored items but also allow for efficient loading and unloading.

![Side & Double Door](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/images/websiteimages/20ft-side-door-container1.jpg)##### Side & Double Door

A highly adaptable storage solution featuring full-length side and front doors for convenient access. This ISO-certified storage container is designed for efficiency and accessibility, with its full-length side-door enabling easy retrieval of stored items. Double end door containers, also known as tunnel containers, offer exceptional storage capabilities, allowing access to stored items from both ends.

![Image](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/images/websiteimages/UK-containers-southampton106.jpg)

![Image](https://shippingcontainersofsouthampton.co.uk/images/logo1.jpg)

#### We provide the quality

##### Weatherproof

Each container is wind and watertight. While the containers feature small air vents, rendering them not completely watertight.

##### Extra Security

All of our containers are equipped with lockboxes as a standard feature, offering additional peace of mind.

##### Heavy Duty

The flooring of shipping containers consists of heavy-duty plywood laid over a robust steel chassis. Specifically, our shipping container floors are meticulously constructed using load-bearing 27mm marine plywood.

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