Willbox supplies 40ft shipping containers for hire and sale, available from our 20+ depots nationwide. As the largest standard size, the 40ft container delivers maximum capacity for storage, transport, or conversion projects. Built from tough Corten steel, each unit is fitted with double doors and lock boxes, and can be secured with a CISA high-security padlock, available directly from Willbox.
Our 40ft containers are the industry standard for large-scale storage and conversions. With excellent capacity and robust construction, they are trusted across multiple sectors for everything from secure storage of machinery and materials to container conversions such as offices, workshops, and retail spaces. Standard colours are dark blue or green, with the option to respray or factory order in custom branding. If you need something slightly smaller, we also offer 20ft and 30ft container options.
We are offering small containers, which are compact and portable containers used mainly for construction sites and storing goods. These containers come in various sizes, but they are typically smaller than standard shipping containers (some even fit inside standard 20ft containers) making them even easier and cheaper to transport when bought in bulk. Available for hire and purchase are 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, 8ft, 9ft and 10ft sizes. Due to their smaller size and weight, these containers can be placed in locations where larger containers are not suitable. They are stackable, making them ideal for temporary storage solutions or when space is limited.
GP shipping containers are the most commonly used type of shipping container. They are available in 20ft, and 40ft sizes. Our conversions team can modify to bespoke sizes such as 30ft. These containers have become the most preferred choice due to their versatility, ease of handling, and ease of converting them into anything. Shipping containers are popular in the construction industry due to their sturdiness, cost-effectiveness, and ease of transportation. Additionally, they offer sustainable building options. Their adaptability also allows for a wide range of creative applications in construction projects.
Learn more about shipping container sizes and their applications.
Learn more about shipping container sizes and their applications.
We offer a variety of containers for hire or sale including:
All our shipping containers are available for hire or purchase. With different features and benefits, click through above to the one that matches what you’re looking for.
The 40ft shipping container is the go-to choice for industries needing maximum storage and versatility. Common across construction, logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, events, and conversions, it’s the most practical solution for large-scale requirements.
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1. Should I hire or buy a 40ft shipping container?
Hire suits large-scale short-term projects, while buying is often more cost-effective if you need maximum capacity on a long-term basis. Willbox supplies 40ft containers for hire and sale from 20+ depots nationwide.
2. What's the difference between a 40ft and a 20ft or 30ft container?
As the largest standard size, the 40ft container delivers maximum capacity for storage, transport, or conversion projects, well beyond what a 20ft or 30ft unit offers. If you need something slightly smaller, our 20ft and 30ft options are worth considering.
3. What can a 40ft container be used for?
40ft containers are trusted across sectors for bulk storage of machinery and materials, as well as conversions into offices, workshops, and retail spaces. They're the go-to choice for construction, logistics, manufacturing, and agriculture.
4. How secure and weatherproof is a 40ft shipping container?
Built from tough Corten steel, each unit is fitted with double doors and lock boxes, and can be secured with a CISA high-security padlock, available directly from Willbox. This robust construction is designed to withstand demanding site conditions.
5. Can I get a 40ft container in a custom colour or branding?
Standard colours are dark blue or green, with the option to respray or factory order in custom branding. This is popular for businesses converting a 40ft unit into a branded office, retail space, or workshop.
6. What access and space are needed to deliver a 40ft container?
As our largest standard size, a 40ft container needs a longer, clear access route and more manoeuvring space than smaller units, roughly double the length of a 20ft delivery. Check road width, turning space, and overhead clearance in advance, and prepare a firm, level base along the full 40ft length.
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