8ft Shipping Containers for Sale & Hire
Overview
An 8ft shipping container is a secure, small storage container for sites that need a little more capacity than a 6ft container while still working within tight spaces.
It’s a practical choice for residential use, small commercial yards, maintenance teams, and any location where a full-sized container isn’t suitable.
Each 8ft unit is constructed from Corten steel and manufactured to ISO standards, giving you the same durability and weatherproof performance found across the larger sizes. These small containers are commonly used for tools, small plant, seasonal equipment, and day-to-day site materials, providing a dependable store that fits easily into restricted areas.
All 8ft containers are fitted with a 28mm marine-grade plywood floor, multiple lashing points for securing goods, and air vents to support airflow. New units are supplied with a lock box as standard, with used stock available depending on location and availability.
If you need more internal space, 10ft Shipping Containers offer additional volume while keeping a compact footprint.
Dimensions
External dimensions
| Length | Wdith | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8ft (2438mm) | 7ft 3in (2200mm) | 7ft 5in (2260mm) |
Internal dimensions
| Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7ft 6in (2287mm) | 6ft 11in (2112mm) | 6ft 9in (2062mm) |
Our specialist team enhances 8ft shipping containers with a wide range of tailored XTRAS, designed to maximise comfort, functionality, and everyday usability.
All our Cleveland XTRAS are expertly installed by skilled professionals and delivered ready to use, giving you a compact, high-quality container solution tailored precisely to your needs.
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Ply Line & Insulation
Improves temperature control, reduces condensation and noise, and enhances a container’s durability.
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Personnel Doors
Enhances access and security - ideal for container offices, workshops, storage units and conversions.
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Windows
Better light, airflow and usability - perfect for offices, kiosks, workshops and custom container conversions.
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Electrics & Lighting
Boosts functionality, visibility and versatility, enabling office, workshop, storage and custom uses.
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Racking
Durable racking keeps containers organised, safe and efficient - ideal for tools, inventory and business storage.
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Grafo-Therm
Grafo-Therm reduces condensation and improves insulation for a safer, more stable container interior.
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Painting
Repainting improves protection, appearance and longevity, with high-quality finishes and custom colours available.
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Custom Builds
Looking for something fully bespoke? We can create full custom units for manufacturing, construction, events and more.
FAQ
It’s commonly used for tools, small equipment, household items, and materials where a larger container won’t fit.
Yes. Unmodified 8ft units are available to hire or buy depending on location and stock.
Units are constructed from Corten steel, fully wind- and watertight, and supplied with a lock box on new models.
Most units are available in blue or green as standard, with other colours available through our painting service.
A typical 8ft unit weighs around 900kg when empty.