{"id":1060,"date":"2019-02-21T13:04:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T13:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/?p=1060"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:44:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:44:54","slug":"if-youre-considering-buying-a-shipping-container-find-out-here-which-shipping-container-for-sale-you-should-buy-and-why-from-universal-containers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/news\/if-youre-considering-buying-a-shipping-container-find-out-here-which-shipping-container-for-sale-you-should-buy-and-why-from-universal-containers\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Shipping Container Should You Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Blue-World's SeaCan , we\u2019ve supplied&nbsp;new and used shipping containers&nbsp;to homes and businesses across the UK for over 40 years so it\u2019s safe to say that we\u2019ve got the experience, knowledge and know-how to advise and deliver to your exact specification. We want you to love your container for whatever purpose it may be. Of course, the final say is always yours but we are always happy to offer professional advice to enable you to make the best, most cost-effective decision to suit your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We sell shipping containers in new or used options: a <a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/new\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/new\/\">new container<\/a> is \u2013 as you would imagine \u2013 brand new and as a result, more expensive than a <a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/used\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/used\/\">used container<\/a>. However, a <a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/used\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/used\/\">used container<\/a> may have only done one trip so it\u2019s condition might surprise you! We\u2019re happy to be able to supply shipping containers in standard sizes, 10ft to 40ft, in addition to custom sizes for special projects too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have a look at the different\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/\">shipping containers for sale<\/a>\u00a0we offer at Blue-World's SeaCan , and how they might suit your project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10ft Shipping Containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/10ft-shipping-containers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1329\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a010ft containers<\/a>\u00a0are our smallest standard size container. 10ft containers are generally used by home owners for additional storage or even converted into strong,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/container-conversions\/shipping-container-garden-rooms\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"141\">alternative garden sheds<\/a>. A variety of businesses used 10ft containers for storage purposes, but many opt to convert 10ft containers into<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/container-conversions\/toilets\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"146\">\u00a0toilet blocks<\/a>, offices, retail units and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20ft Shipping Containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Easily our most popular selling container is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/20ft-shipping-containers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1333\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20ft shipping container<\/a>.\u00a0At 20ft long by 8ft wide, the generous internal space offered by our 20ft containers means that they can be for both domestic and commercial purposes; perfect for the storage and transportation of large items, and ideally suited to conversion for a range of purposes, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/container-conversions\/shipping-container-office\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"131\">offices<\/a>, retail units, on-site facilities and,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/container-conversions\/shipping-container-garden-rooms\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"141\">garden rooms.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30ft Shipping Containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our\u00a030ft by 8ft shipping containers\u00a0are available to buy both new and used, and as with all of the other standard containers we offer here at Blue-World's SeaCan , they are fully customisable to create the bespoke answer to your problem. <a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/30ft-shipping-containers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30ft containers<\/a> are purchased by both home owners and business alike and can provide a safe and long-lasting answer to storage or space saving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">40ft Shipping Containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our huge range of <a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/shipping-containers\/40ft-shipping-containers\/\">new and used&nbsp;40ft containers<\/a>&nbsp;are one of our largest standard size containers available to buy. We\u2019ve seen 40ft containers used for numerous different storage and transport purposes, including storing vehicles and machinery for construction or agricultural sites, in addition to being transformed for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/container-conversions\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"125\">large scale commercial conversions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custom Size Shipping Containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a specific project in mind, for instance you\u2019re looking to store a vehicle or machinery that won\u2019t quite fit the specification of a standard size container, we are able to produce\u00a0custom size containers\u00a0to offer you an ideal solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom size containers can also be further fabricated and converted so that they\u2019re exactly fit for purpose, just like the one above with the addition of a full side access shutter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact the Blue-World's SeaCan  team<\/a>\u00a0to discuss your project in more detail and we\u2019d be more than happy to advise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Helpful? We hope so! Choosing the right shipping container to suit your project can sometimes be difficult if you\u2019re unaware of further options available, including fabrication, conversion and parts and accessories available. With over 40 years experience in selling new and used shipping containers, you can rest assured that you\u2019re in good hands with Blue-World's SeaCan .<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are thinking about buying a new or used shipping container, feel free to call Blue-World's SeaCan  on\u00a0431 451-9038\u00a0or email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sales@blue-worldsseacan.com\">sales@blue-worldsseacan.com<\/a>\u00a0for a free, no obligation quote or friendly, helpful advice.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Blue-World's SeaCan , we\u2019ve supplied&nbsp;new and used shipping containers&nbsp;to homes and businesses across the UK for over 40 years so it\u2019s safe to say that we\u2019ve got the experience, knowledge and know-how to advise and deliver to your exact specification. We want you to love your container for whatever purpose it may be. Of course,<a href=\"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/news\/if-youre-considering-buying-a-shipping-container-find-out-here-which-shipping-container-for-sale-you-should-buy-and-why-from-universal-containers\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"sr-only\">&#8220;Which Shipping Container Should You Buy?&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[115],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-guides"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/shipping-containers-for-sale1.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1060"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1060\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7969,"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1060\/revisions\/7969"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universal-containers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}