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Budget Shipping Containers provides new and used 20ft and 40ft shipping containers in Cheshire direct from our depot in Liverpool. So, if you live in Warrington, Runcorn, Chester, Nantwich, Winsford, Widnes, Neston, Crewe or Macclesfield and the surrounding areas of Cheshire, please contact us. Used shipping containers in Cheshire We stock used 20ft DV (standard…Read more  →Used and new 20ft and 40ft shipping containers for sale in Cheshire

Levelling a shipping container is very important as a container that’s out of level can cause problems with the opening and closing of the cargo doors and any other doors and windows fitted to the unit. When a container is out of level, the unit twists and this is called ‘racking’. Up until now, levelling…Read more  →How to level a shipping container using our shipping container levelling feet

Are you a bit stuck on knowing what condition container you're after? Whether it's storage or shipping, we have you covered! In this video on our YouTube channel, we explain the basics of what to expect from a used 20ft shipping container - this will be practically the same for all sizes of used shipping…Read more  →What to Expect from a Used Shipping Container (YouTube Video)

Our Motion Sensor LED lights for Shipping Containers are for the purpose of being able to make your way around your container when it's dark out, without tripping over! These lights are super simple to set up and install and they don't require a permanent power connection which usually would be considerably more expensive, and…Read more  →Shipping Container Lights – Motion Sensing

As the world wakes up to the damage caused by climate change and realises the importance of protecting the planet for future generations, every industry is looking for ways to become more sustainable. And the world of shipping containers is no different! At Budget Shipping Containers we buy, sell, and rent shipping containers for a…Read more  →Modifying Shipping Containers in a Sustainable Way

Absorpoles, the market leading shipping container and cargo desiccants are now Carbon Neutral! Absorpoles can be purchased for UK customers via our online shop, please click here to go to the product page  We are very proud to be supporting the manufacturers in this initiative. Absorpoles are now 100% carbon neutral, with a mix of…

Winter is coming! With colder and darker nights heading our way, we have detailed below some of the container accessories we offer to help protect against damp and moisture, and an option for lighting to help improve visibility inside your shipping container on darker evenings. You can prepare your shipping container to protect against damp,…Read more  →Winter is Coming! Prepare your shipping container for winter.

Our search for 1001 alternative uses for shipping containers continues, and number 201 will be popular with the cheese-lovers out there.  We recently discovered the amazing Perrystead Dairy in Philadelphia, USA where expert cheesemaker Yoav Perry produces his incredible cheeses in his very own shipping container dairy! Yoav began his journey as a cheesemaker in…

Our flat pack storage containers have become very popular recently. In the summer we were pleased to deliver a flat pack storage container to our customers at Glossop Bowls Club in Glossop, Derbyshire. Flat pack storage containers offer a safe, secure, and budget-friendly option for a range of uses. This could include security huts, office…Read more  →Flat Pack Storage Container for Glossop Bowls Club

Shipping Containers have come a long way since their conception as sturdy, steel boxes that are used to transport goods across the world's oceans. These days you are just as likely to find a shipping container in your local park, masquerading as an ice cream kiosk, being used as an office on a construction site,…Read more  →Why Add Cladding to a Shipping Container?