20ft Standard Shipping Containers for Sale & Hire UK
Overview
The 20ft standard shipping container provides secure, durable storage for goods, materials, and equipment.
Built to ISO standards in Corten steel, it offers reliable protection for shipping, transport, or static storage across industrial, commercial, and agricultural settings.
Compact yet highly versatile, the 20ft model delivers the same strength and weatherproof performance as larger units, making it ideal for restricted sites or projects where space efficiency matters. It’s widely used across construction, self storage, retail, and education, offering long-term reliability for everyday operations.
Each container features a 28mm marine-grade plywood floor, multiple lashing points for securing cargo, and vents to maintain airflow. New (one trip) units include a lock box as standard, while used containers are available depending on stock and condition, and a lock box can be added if requested..
Need more capacity? See our 40ft Standard Shipping Container options for double the space and the same dependable build quality.
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20ft workshop shipping container with roller shutter
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20ft workshop shipping container with roller shutter
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20ft shipping container catering unit conversion
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50/50 Office Store Conversion
Dimensions
External dimensions
| Length | Width | Height |
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| 20ft (6058mm) | 8ft (2438mm) | 8ft 6in (2591mm) |
Internal dimensions
| Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 19ft 4in (5898mm) | 7ft 9in (2352mm) | 7ft 10in (2393mm) |
Our expert conversions team can enhance 20ft shipping containers with a wide range of tailored features designed for added comfort, practicality and convenience.
All our Cleveland XTRAS are completed by experienced specialists and delivered ready for immediate use, helping you create a container that perfectly suits your requirements.
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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
Prices vary depending on whether you choose a new or used container and where delivery is required. For an accurate quote, get in touch with our team.
A 20ft standard shipping container can hold up to 10 standard pallets (1000mm x 1200mm) or around 11 Euro pallets (800mm x 1200mm) with efficient loading.
The internal cubic capacity of a 20ft standard container is approximately 33.2m³.
A standard 20ft container weighs around 2185kg when empty.
Yes. Unmodified 20ft containers are available for both hire and purchase, depending on your location and stock availability.
They’re used across construction, self-storage, retail, agriculture, and education, offering dependable, weatherproof storage wherever it’s needed.