30ft Shipping Containers For Sale & Hire

The 30 foot shipping containers available here at Cleveland Containers are often used on larger industrial sites, as they can handle the storage of larger items when smaller units just aren’t big enough.

Although 30ft shipping containers aren’t a standard size, they can be created by cutting down a 40ft unit. So if the exact length of 30ft is important, this is a service we can offer.

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27mm Marine Plywood Floor
Lock Box Optional
Wind And Watertight
Multiple Lashing Points
Multiple Air Vents

30ft shipping containers do not come as a standard size, but are instead created by cutting down a 40ft container.

Our 30ft containers offer the perfect middle ground in terms of size. They are used in various industries, where companies can benefit from their spacious design and range of applications. Commonly used for general storage, these units can also be repurposed and converted into bespoke projects such as workshops, bars, restaurants, COSHH stores and much more.

Key Features Of Our 30ft Shipping Containers

Both our new and used 30ft shipping containers are built with plywood flooring, multiple air vents and lashing points as standard. All of our 30ft units are guaranteed wind and watertight too, giving you peace of mind that all contents inside will be protected. As standard, our new 30ft shipping containers also come with a lock box - this feature can be added as an optional extra on used boxes.

Please note that the dimensions of a standard 30ft shipping container can vary because of the fact they are modified. Therefore, dimensions are approximately:

External: 30ft (9,144mm) long, 8ft (2,438mm) wide and 8ft 6ins (2,591mm) high
Internal: 29ft 4ins (8,940mm) long, 7ft 8.6ins (2,352mm) wide and 7ft 10.2ins (2,393mm) high

Dimensions can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Variations Of 30ft Shipping Containers

The size and versatility of our 30ft units is an appealing factor, as they provide more space than a 20ft container and less than a 40ft container should you be limited on space.

We can manufacture different types of 30ft storage containers too, which are available for sale and long-term hire, such as:

Standard: A popular option for storage with dimensions of 30ft x 8ft and a height of 8ft 6 inches.
High Cube: Possessing the same length and width dimensions as the standard but adding an extra foot of height.

30ft Shipping Container Applications

Our 30ft shipping containers are robust, making them suitable for a range of applications and conversions. They are also very portable, like with our 10ft, 20ft and 40ft units.

Customers choose these containers for general storage purposes; however, they can be utilised for so much more. Some conversions completed on these units previously have included bars, restaurants, offices, studios and pop-up shops.

Common modifications can be added to these units too, including roller shutter doors, bespoke doors and windows, and the addition of heating, lighting and electrics.

To make your 30ft container truly unique and suitable to your requirements, be sure to check out our excellent Cleveland Xtras service. Our expert conversions team will be on hand to enhance your unit with additional features such as ply lining and insulation, sturdy racking, eye-catching repainting jobs and much more.

30ft Shipping Container Prices

The price of one of our 30ft containers for sale can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the condition of the unit (new or used), as well as the desired location of the unit.

We have 19 depots located across the UK so that we can support our customers nationwide. Please enquire to receive an accurate quote in your area.

External Dimensions

	Length	Width	Height	Weight
30ft Standard	30ft (9144mm)	8ft (2438mm)	8ft 6ins (2591mm)	3200kg

Internal Dimensions

Length	29ft 5ins (8990mm)
Width	7ft 8ins (2350mm)
Standard Height	7ft 10ins (2389mm)
End Door Aperture Width	7ft 6ins (2280mm)
Standard End Door Aperture Height	7ft 5ins (2260mm)
Floor Area	227sq ft (210900mm²)
Standard Cubic Capacity	1760cu ft (49840mm³)
Weight	3200kg

30ft Standard Drawing

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Frequently Asked Questions About 30ft Shipping Containers

30ft shipping containers are not a standard size unit; however, they can be created by cutting down a 40ft container. Typically 20ft and 40ft containers are more readily available, with specialist options accessible such as tunnels, tri door and side opening containers.

Dimensions can vary slightly depending on the specific design and manufacturer. The external dimensions of a standard 30ft shipping container are approximately 30ft (9,144mm) long, 8ft (2,438mm) wide and 8ft 6inch (2,591mm) high. The approximate internal dimensions are 29ft 4ins (8,940mm) long, 7ft 8.6ins (2,352mm) wide and 7ft 10.2ins (2,393mm) high.

The tare weight (weight when empty) of a 30ft standard shipping container is approximately 2,900-3,200kg. As our 30ft units are modified by cutting down a 40ft container though, make note that dimensions can vary.