Size

Shipping containers are most commonly available in 20’ and 40’ lengths, but they also made or can be modified to: 6′, 8′, 9′, 10′, 15’, 20′, 30′, 40′, or 45′.

Condition

Either ‘Used’, ‘One Trip’ or ‘Custom Built’.
Shipping containers are usually manufactured abroad and ‘One Trip’ means they have been used to transport goods on route to this country.

Purpose

Pre-made containers come in a number of versions: Standard Doors, Tri Door, High Cube, Side Opening, Tunnel, High Open etc.

They are also fantastic for modifying into a large range of purposes: Office, Welfare Unit, Canteen, Off Shore, Refrigerated, Insulated, Modular, Multistore, Chemicals, Workshop, Agriculture, Boiler or Custom Built.

Options

We offer a large range of accessories/options which include: Padlocks, Canopy, Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting, Electrics, Ramp, Staircases, Shelving, Windows or Shutters.

With so many shipping container configurations, its hard to know what’s the right choice… so phone now, and one of our experts will find the best solution for you and supply a quotation, there and then!

Call: 0333 600 6260

Container Modifications

Our considerable experience with modifying shipping containers means that we are able to take any bespoke specification and make it a reality. Over 260 Modified Containers constructed… so far!

View our modifications

Shipping Container Sales

Lion Containers Ltd have a wide variety of shipping containers for sale throughout the UK. Please see a list of our depot areas below. For further information regarding cost and delivery, please contact us and a member of our expert and professional sales team will be in touch.

Container sales

Supplying shipping containers for over 10 years

£10 Million turnover in sales per year

We have a large number of depots nationwide

The biggest container modifications company in the UK

Containers sold or modified per week

Concepts

Come and discuss your ideas with us and we will create a presentation document with 3D realistic imagery to help visualise the project and show the process from concept to reality.

Visualise your project

Case Studies

Lion Containers supply shipping containers to a wide range of clients in many different industries, and carry out a wide range of modifications. Simply filter by category and click on the images to read the case study you are interested.

Completed projects

Building Excellence Awards

We were regionally shortlisted as finalists in the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) Building Excellence Awards. See our staff and see why are team was shortlisted for such a prestigious award.

Meet the team

Why buy from Lion Containers?

Lion Containers are one of the largest established shipping container sales and modification companies in the UK. We have experienced sales staff who will help you choose the right container and organise the logistics for alterations and delivery.

Can I purchase a container online?

No, we do not offer online purchases. There are almost too many choices that it is really best to speak with our customers and make sure they are getting the best solution at the best price. Just give us a call.

Do you have stock and availability?

On average we sell around 400 shipping containers per week, so we need to keep a sizable quantity and range in stock for immediate delivery.

Can you modify my container?

We have a team of fitters to make even simple modifications, such as: additional doors, windows, lighting etc. Give one of sales staff a call and they can give you an accurate quotation for your ideal unit.

Do you have depots nationwide?

Yes. We have 12 Depots spread around the UK, which enables us to deliver anywhere in the country at cost effective prices.

Can you remove my old container?

Yes, and we also offer ‘Guaranteed Future Value Buy Back’ deals. For example: you might only need your shipping container for a limited period time, to safely store furniture while your house is being re-furbished.

Customer Testimonials

Very efficient service with excellent communication throughout, from the quote to delivery.

Helen Hird
October 3, 2025
Excellent service from start to finish - highly recommend!

Paul Ingram
October 2, 2025
Great customer service with helpful, knowledgeable staff and immediate TELEPHONE access - What a JOY! Extremely competent positioning of container on delivery and then repositioning in a tricky site... read more

annabel williams
September 30, 2025
Brilliant company to have dealt with. They have supplied excellent service and quick response times and been able to provide us with lighting supplies for our containers. Thank you!

Steve Street
September 25, 2025
Whole process from enquiry to quote and then ordering and receipt of two containers today at our Franchised car Dealership has been very professional.Felicity was extremely helpful and the delivery... read more

Simon Hunt
September 3, 2025
What a fantastic company to deal with and Kimmy was more than helpful from start to finish. Superb advice and a great price as well. I bought this 40ft container... read more

Mr Allwright
August 19, 2025
After our initial enquiry to Maria and confirming the exact container solution, we placed the order. Maria provided great communication keeping us up to date throughout and even allowing to... read more

Gareth Barton
July 27, 2025
Fantastic customer service, great communication and support and we were delighted with the end product. Would recommend.

Michael Fowler
July 11, 2025
Can’t rate this company high enough absolutely fantastic customer service especially from Maria from initial enquiry to delivery she made the task so much easier for us. The container is superb... read more

sam barber
June 26, 2025
Kimmy was helpful and was able to secure us the containers we wanted at a great price and delivered them a week later! Would recommend for anyone looking for containers

Tol Hemming
June 19, 2025
Outstanding service from Kimmy Summers from ordering to delivery. Delivery driver put it where I needed and off he went. Excellent service thank you. Steve JLR Bishop Stortford

Steve Everett
June 13, 2025
Great communication and service from Sam Williams. highly recommended

john miskimmin
April 9, 2025
Kimmy was very helpful with everything, where I wanted the container to go was tight, and needed to be offloaded from the rear of the truck. She sorted a haulage... read more

Leigh hempsall
March 28, 2025
Harry C was extremely helpful from the moment I reached out all the way through to finally orderingThe delivery driver also helpful making sure the container was exactly where we... read more

Ryenn Wright
March 21, 2025
Great company to deal with. Extremely helpful especially Sam. She went above and beyond to help me. Efficient and reliable service from start to finish. I would highly recommend... read more Lion containers.

Dianne Pearson
February 28, 2025
Great company to deal with. Extremely helpful especially Sam. She went above and beyond to help me. Efficient and reliable service from start to finish. I would highly recommend... read more Lion containers.

Dianne Pearson
February 27, 2025
Great customer service and quick and efficient delivery.

Millie Price
February 26, 2025
Great customer service and quick and efficient delivery.

Millie Price
February 24, 2025