Buy ISO Shipping Containers | 20ft & 40ft Options Available

ISO Containers for Sale

Shipping cargo internationally can be complicated at the best of times, and potentially hazardous at the worst. That’s why our ISO containers come with valid Container Safety Convention (CSC) plates, certifying their strength, security and suitability to intermodal transport.

With our 20ft and 40ft ISO containers, you can be confident in the fact that your unit is designed and manufactured in line with strict criteria established by the International Organisation for Standardisation. Fire-resistant, water-tight and extremely durable — discover the gold standard of storage and shipping solutions with our ISO containers.

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Why buy an ISO container?

Superior to your standard storage solution, ISO containers are internationally certified for their advanced durability, security and transportation qualities. With our ISO containers for sale, you can feel secure in the fact that you’re getting the very best when it comes to:

Rail, road and sea transportation
Secure on-site storage
Container conversions for commercial or residential units

ISO Shipping Containers from S Jones

At S Jones, we offer a wide range of new and used ISO containers to meet your shipping and storage needs. These include:

Standard
High Cube
Refrigerated
Side Opening
Open Top
Tunnel Units

Thinking about renting an ISO container instead? Browse our full range of shipping containers for hire.

Our Shipping Container Sizes

20ft ISO shipping containers

Floor area: 150 sqft (13.93m²)

Cubic Capacity: 1160 cu ft (32.85m³)

Weight: 2.4 tons (2.4 tonnes)

20ft Containers for Sale

40ft ISO shipping containers

Floor area: 305sqft (28.33m²)

Cubic Capacity: 2360 cu ft (66.83m³)

Weight: 4 tons (4.06 tonnes)

40ft Containers for Sale

Blue 20ft Shipping Container With Open Doors

ISO container specifications

All of our steel ISO containers are manufactured or modified to meet criteria set by the International Organisation for Standardisation.

Series 1 Freight Containers

Classification, dimensions and ratings: ISO 668:2020
Specification and testing: ISO 1496-1:2013
Corner fittings and specification: ISO 1161:2016

Freight Containers

Coding, identification and marking: ISO 6346:2022

Why Choose ISO Containers from S Jones?

When you buy an ISO shipping container from S Jones, you benefit from:

Expert advice from a team with 40+ years in the industry
Fast delivery from local depots around the UK
Manufactured from strong, durable ISO-certified materials
Valid CSC plates for international shipping on all new units
Finance options available — to make buying your ISO container easier

What Our Customers Say

Christine

1st Aug 2025

Shazia was helpful from my first enquiry to the delivery of my container. She sorted any query and enabled me to buy exactly what I was looking for. The driver who delivered container was also a credit to his company. Nothing was too much trouble and everything done with a smile .

Phil

20th Jun 2025

Got in touch with Shazia at the depot she organised everything delivery was a bit worrying as the area was tight but the delivery guy was amazing and got them exactly where we wanted them ,, all a very good service provided

Stephen

20th Jun 2025

Responsive, efficient and evenly priced. Highly recommended.

Mary

29th Apr 2025

Very helpful over the phone and the driver was very good would definitely use again

Steve

27th Feb 2025

Very good service

ISO Container FAQs

What is an ISO container?

ISO shipping containers are specially-designed units which are manufactured in accordance with detailed criteria set out by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). These requirements cover everything from internal and external dimensions to structural integrity, security, weather resistance, weight and more.

What are the standard ISO container sizes?

While shipping containers are available in a range of sizes and dimensions, ISO containers are manufactured to standardised length and width measurements. ISO containers are built to lengths of either 20ft or 40ft, and come with a standard width dimension of 8ft.

Need Help?

Need help deciding which container is best for your requirements? Get in contact with our helpful team, they will be happy to assist.

Get in touch

If you’re ready to buy or hire an ISO container or have additional questions, please contact us.

Our team can provide expert advice and support, ensuring you find the perfect ISO container for your needs.