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Shipping Containers for Sale
From small to large-scale storage, find the ideal shipping container to suit your needs at a competitive price.
Shipping Containers for Hire
Discover our huge range of storage containers for hire, plus welfare and workspace units that provide quick and easy site solutions.
Specialist Container Conversions
We’re a trusted provider of standard and bespoke container conversions, designed for industrial, commercial, and specialist applications.
Modular Buildings
Engineered for fast installation and long-term performance, our modular buildings provide flexible space solutions for every sector.
Shipping Container Modifications
From insulation to electrics and security upgrades, we provide tailored container modifications that transform standard units into practical, high-performance spaces.
Shipping Container Repairs
On-site container repairs and restoration that reduce downtime and save you money.
Standard Container Conversions
Discover our range of ready-made offices, chemical stores and topper containers - professionally converted, and available for rapid turnaround.
StoragePro
Container sales paired with expert support give you everything you need to start or grow a successful self storage site. Explore our Core, Plus and Ultimate packages and scale with confidence.
Shipping Container Finance
Take advantage of flexible finance options for bulk orders through Approved Business Finance. Your streamlined, stress-free purchase is only a click away.
Shipping containers are known for their strength, durability, and versatility. Built to withstand extreme conditions at sea and on land, they’re relied upon for global cargo transport, secure storage, and container conversion projects across the UK.
While most of a shipping container is constructed from corrugated steel, the flooring is different. The shipping container floor must be strong enough to handle heavy loads, but also practical for transport, storage, and conversions into usable spaces such as offices, workshops, or laboratories.
In this blog, we’ll cover:
Most shipping container floors are made from 30mm marine-grade plywood, chosen specifically for its ability to withstand high pressure, moisture, and pests. This flooring material is built to handle the intense demands of cargo shipping and continues to perform well for storage and conversions.
A typical 20ft container can carry up to 44,000 lbs (nearly 20 tonnes) when fully loaded. That means the flooring has to be exceptionally tough.
Container floors are usually made up of three key elements:
This steel and plywood combination has become the industry standard because it balances strength, cost-effectiveness, and practicality for a wide range of uses.
The construction process ensures that container flooring is both structurally sound and resistant to wear and tear. Here’s how it works:
This layered build is what makes shipping container flooring capable of handling decades of heavy-duty use.
Whether you’re buying a shipping container for storage, transport, or conversion, the quality of the flooring has a major impact.
For businesses or individuals considering container conversions in the UK, flooring quality is especially important. A smooth, durable, and well-protected base provides the perfect starting point for insulation, flooring overlays, and interior fit-outs.
Yes. Marine plywood is treated with protective coatings to eliminate pests and resist moisture. Containers supplied by S Jones Containers meet all international safety standards.
Yes. Floors can be repaired, replaced, or overlaid with new surfaces, especially during conversions. Many customers choose to overlay with vinyl, laminate, or steel depending on the end use.
Absolutely. For conversions, many clients overlay the existing plywood with commercial flooring to create a professional finish while benefiting from the original load-bearing strength.
Some containers are built with bamboo, aluminium, or all-steel floors. However, marine plywood remains the most widely used material for standard shipping containers due to its strength and cost-efficiency.
At S Jones Containers, we supply a wide range of new and used shipping containers in 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft sizes. Available for both purchase and hire, our containers are suitable for:
With over 40 years of industry experience, we are one of the UK’s most trusted names in container supply and conversions. Whether you need a single container or a fleet, our team can help you find the right unit for your needs.
If you’re interested in learning more about shipping container floors or want advice on buying, hiring, or converting a container, our friendly team is here to help.
At S Jones Containers, we make it simple to find the right solution — whether you need a durable storage container or a bespoke conversion project.
