Shipping Container Dimensions Guide

Choosing the right container size for your project

Selecting the correct container depends on your available site space, the volume of your cargo, and your specific operational requirements. Container Projects Ltd manages the supply and delivery of standard ISO units, specialised industrial equipment, and bespoke office conversions across the United Kingdom. Use the categories below to find the exact measurements and features you need. To receive a formal proposal for your site, request a container quote today.

Small Shipping Containers (6ft – 10ft)

Our small container range is ideal for sites with limited footprints, residential storage, and pop-up retail applications. These units offer high security in a compact form factor.

• 6ft Offshore & COSHH: Specialised small-scale storage for hazardous materials and offshore environments.
• 8ft General Purpose: The industry standard for compact, secure dry storage.
• 8ft COSHH & Chemical Storage: Bunded flooring and ventilation for compliant hazardous material handling.
• 8ft Cladded & Pop-Up Retail: Aesthetically enhanced units for kiosks, cafes, and marketing events.
• 10ft Standard & High Cube: Versatile mid-size units available in standard or extra-height variants.
• 10ft Refrigerated & Freezer: Compact temperature-controlled storage for food and pharmaceuticals.
• 10ft Workshop & Site Offices: Pre-lined and wired portable workspace solutions.

Standard Shipping Containers (20ft – 32ft)

The 20ft container is the world’s most versatile logistics tool. We supply 20ft units in various configurations, alongside extended 24ft, 30ft, and 32ft modular units for site accommodation.

• 20ft General Purpose: The most common shipping container for secure storage and transport.
• 20ft High Cube: Offers an additional foot of vertical space for tall cargo or better airflow.
• 20ft Open Side & Side Door: Full-length side access for rapid pallet loading and oversized items.
• 20ft Tunnel / Double Door: Dual-end access for FIFO inventory management and walkthroughs.
• 20ft Open Top, Hard Top & Flat Racks: Specialist industrial units for top-loading or over-width cargo.
• 20ft Specialised (Tank, Flexitank, Half-Height): Bulk liquid and high-density material transport solutions.
• 20ft Thermal (Reefer, Freezer, Insulated): Precision temperature control and climate-protected storage.
• 24ft Office Stores & Workshops: Hybrid units providing both secure storage and workspace.
• 30ft COSHH, Workshop & Modulars: High-capacity non-standard units for industrial facilities.
• 32ft Site Accommodation & Split Stores: The largest standard accommodation units for major construction sites.

Large Shipping Containers (40ft – 45ft)

For high-volume storage and international logistics, our 40ft and 45ft containers provide the maximum cubic capacity and deck space available in the UK market.

• 40ft General Purpose: High-volume storage for commercial inventory and global logistics.
• 40ft High Cube: The standard for voluminous cargo, offering 9ft 6in of external height.
• 40ft Industrial (Open Top, Flat Rack): Heavy-duty units for machinery, oversized loads, and project cargo.
• 40ft Specialised Access (Open Side, Tunnel): Maximum length units with multiple entry points for efficient loading.
• 40ft Thermal: Operational reefers and insulated units for large-scale cold chain storage.
• 40ft Conversions: Bespoke large-scale modifications, including offices, plant rooms, and labs.
• 45ft High Cube & Intermodal: Maximum capacity units designed for seamless rail, sea, and road transport.
• 45ft Side Curtain: Pallet-wide curtainsiders for rapid distribution and European logistics.