Rent storage units from 1st Containers and make packaging and storing your items for relocation a stress free process from start to finish.
There are many reasons why people and businesses choose to move to another country, and this can be an exciting, but challenging time. One common issue is the need to temporially securely store both bulky and potentially fragile items. Instead of hiring a removal company to move personal belongings, many customers would benefit from consulting a container specialist like 1st Containers. Many removal companies charge their services by the hour, so just loading your already packaged furniture might turn into an expensive and stressful task. Since goods are rarely shipped right away to foreign countries, removal companies sometimes take goods into warehouses, with the potential to run up a sizeable bill if there are any delays. In effect, that means that expenses can accumulate before your journey even starts.
1st Containers can help customers takes a different, more efficient approach! Customers can simply choose a container thats large enough to fit their belongings comfortably into. 20ft containers have 1160 cubic feet of internal space and are frequently chosen for household relocations, while 40ft containers with 2360 cubic feet of available storage space are more often used for business relocations or large houses. Our delivery team will arrive to the address you specify and leave the unit in a convenient and safe location, allowing you to sort and load your goods into the container at your leisure. This allows customers to avoid paying high per hour fees while gaining a lot of flexibility.
We apply the highest standards of professionalism to all aspects of service, from helping you choose the most appropriate container, to keeping tight schedules when it comes to delivering shipping containers. Our employees are well versed in the technical ‘dos and don’ts’ of the container industry, and can readily provide sound advice to help you ensure that everything runs according to plan.

10FT Containers
The 10ft shipping container has an internal storage space of 560 cubic feet and is ideal for the transportation of cargo. Our containers are frequently used by eBay and Amazon sellers to store dry foods and various stock.
Our 10ft containers are particularly popular within the construction industry, and many clients approach us to convert units into site offices and site entrance guardhouses.
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20FT Containers
A 1st Containers 20ft shipping container has an internal storage space of 1160 cubic feet, making it an ideal, convenient, secure and safe way to transport and/ or store larger goods, such as machinery, stock, food and even cars.
Large enough to be used as a pop-up shop or garden room, this medium sized unit can also be used as an additional working space for your school or business.
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40FT Containers
For storage purposes, the inside space is a massive 2360 cubic feet and 2640 cubic feet respectively, making 40fts ideal for storing machinery, vehicles and large quantities of stock.
Clients frequently ask us to convert these units into a variety of structures for long-term use including: on-site toilet blocks, office spaces, business workshops and sales offices. We have also been commissioned by major construction companies to convert 40ft shipping containers into workers accommodation.
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6FT Containers
A 1st Containers 6ft shipping container has an internal storage space of 235 cubic feet, making it ideal to transport and/ or store smaller cargo consignments.
Our 6ft containers are also the perfect solution for personal storage and offer a great alternative to traditional home or business storage solutions.
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8FT Containers
Slightly larger in size and appearance than our 6ft unit, the 1st Containers 8ft shipping container provides over 100 cubic feet of extra storage space (347 cubic feet in total).
8fts are the ideal size for storing bikes, garden furniture, stock or personal items. These units can also be used for small conversions, in particular, individual toilets or changing facilities. Their compact size also makes them useful for business storage, in particular file storage.
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