Workshop Containers built for how you work

A shipping container workshop gives you a lockable, weatherproof workspace that’s ready to use the day it arrives. The heavy-gauge steel structure keeps your items secure out of the weather, and because every build is done by our local team, we can tailor the fit-out around your needs.

We work with 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft containers including High Cube and handle everything from design through to delivery. Tell us how you plan to use the space and we’ll build it around the way you work.

Popular Workshop Modifications

  • A white roll-up garage door is set in a corrugated metal wall, with 40ft shipping containers for sale stacked above it. The ground in front appears paved.

    Add A Roller Door

    Offers easy access, simplifying loading and unloading.

  • Inside view of an empty 20ft shipping container for sale, featuring metal ribs and bars along the right interior wall that create a pattern of parallel lines in the otherwise bare space.

    Add Hanging Hooks

    Maximise space by adding hanging hooks for storage.

  • A storage room inside a 20ft shipping container for sale, featuring metal shelves on the left and a workbench with shelves on the right, all empty, set against corrugated metal walls and a concrete floor.

    Add Benches

    Benches are a must-have in most workshops.

  • Two wall-mounted electrical sockets with rotary switches are installed inside a recessed box, connected by flexible conduit at the top. This setup is similar to wiring often found in storage containers and shipping containers for sale. The box is set into a light-coloured wall.

    Add Electrics

    Supplying power for electrical equipment, lighting, and more.

20ft Workshop Complex

This fully engineered workshop, designed for efficient remote servicing of heavy mining components in Newman, Western Australia, features a first-of-its-kind interconnecting gantry system between containers.

FAQs

Looking to learn more about Workshop Shipping Container? We’ve answered some of the common questions our sales team gets asked.

  • Yes, we can modify a Shipping Container to suit your specific needs. At Container Traders, we offer a wide range of customisation options, including the installation of doors, windows, insulation, shelving, electrical systems and ventilation. We can also create bespoke modifications for purposes like offices, storage, accommodation units, or even pop-up shops. Our experienced team ensures that all modifications are done to the highest standards, ensuring durability, safety and functionality.

  • Yes, New Shipping Containers are perfect for modification since they are typically in excellent structural condition. Their square and plumb design makes it easier to remove side walls and roof panels and weld in new frames. With minimal dents and scuff marks, they provide a superior finish for the modified product. Container Traders always recommends using New Shipping Containers for modifications.

  • The cost of a shipping container workshop depends on the size, fitout, and delivery address. However, compared to a self-build option, it would be cheaper and quicker. While some sheds may be available for purchase, assembly, or delivery at a similar cost, they won’t be as durable and cannot be relocated to another work site.

  • Shipping Container workshops are good because they are affordable, dry, secure and transportable. They can be custom fitted to how you need them to be set up for your needs and they come in a variety of sizes and dimensions.

  • Shipping Container Workshops can be built using any of the container types we sell. Whether you choose Standard Containers, High Cube Containers, or other variations, we offer a range of options to suit your specific workshop needs. Our team can help you determine the best container type for your project.

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Recent Workshop Container projects

Project #058

40ft High Cube Shipping Container Work Site

This customer needed a container for specialised work tasks, so we used a 40ft High Cube Shipping Container to meet their requirements.

Key Features:

  • Checker Plate Flooring
  • Multiple Vents
  • PA Door
  • Roller Door
  • Electrics & Lighting
A long, dark green 40ft shipping container for sale with vents and secure doors stands on a concrete surface, surrounded by stacked containers in the background. Signs on the container highlight caution for its extra height.
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Project #147

40ft High Cube Shipping Container Workshop

Roller doors were added to the 40ft High Cube Shipping Container, providing easy access and enhancing the container’s functionality for workshop use.

Key Features:

  • Electrics
  • Lighting
  • Roller Doors
A white shipping container with two large roller shutter garage doors sits on a dirt lot, with other shipping containers for sale stacked in the background under a blue sky.
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Project #005

10ft Standard Shipping Container Workshop

We converted a 10ft Standard Shipping Container into a vibrant, functional workshop that the customer could add their own benches and equipment to.

Key Features:

  • Storage Hooks
  • Vibrant Paint Job
A bright red 20ft shipping container for sale stands on a paved surface in a shipping yard, surrounded by other stacked containers in the background. The container features prominent vertical ridges and a label on the front.
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Project #799

40ft High Cube Shipping Container Workshop

We built a workshop for a customer using a 40ft High Cube Shipping Container.

Key Features:

  • 2.4m Wide Roller Door
  • 2 x Personnel Access Door
  • Ventilation
  • Whirly Birds
  • Electrical Fit Out with Lighting GPO, IP66 GPO and Phase 3 40A Outlet
  • Work Bench
  • Wash Basin
  • Tool Lockers
  • Shelving
A large white shipping container sits on tarmac, featuring a standard door, a roller garage door, and two wall-mounted air conditioning units. Stacked shipping containers for sale and hire are visible in the background.
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Project #287

40ft High Cube Shipping Container Workshop

We developed a customised solution for a customer in need of an onsite workshop, utilising a 40ft High Cube Shipping Container to meet their requirements.

Key Features:

  • Work Bench
  • Electrics Including Lighting
  • Roller Door
  • Two Rows of Custom Hooks for Hanging Storage
A large, dark grey 20ft shipping container for sale with a small side door and a roller shutter door stands on a gravelled lot; trees and other containers are visible in the background.
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Project #968

20ft High Cube Shipping Container Workshop

Our customer required a secure, designated area to safely carry out their operations. We converted a 20ft High Cube Shipping Container into a customised space, ensuring both safety and functionality for their specific needs.

Key Features:

  • 2.4m Double Container Doors
  • 1.8m Bunded Spill-Proof Mesh Floor
  • Shelving
  • Bench
  • Electrics Including Lighting
  • Weatherproof Outlet for Generator
  • Tie-Down Points for Transit
  • Custom Steel-Plate Ramp
  • Custom Paint Job
A green shipping container with both doors open reveals shelves inside. Placed outdoors on a concrete surface, this storage container is ideal for those seeking shipping containers for sale or hire, with buildings and a car visible in the background.
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Project #146

Side Opening Workshop Container | 1 x 40ft Container

Container Traders converted a 40ft side opening container into a ready-to-use workshop space. The build includes full-length side access for easy drive-up loading, LED lighting runs the length of the ceiling, a switchboard and power outlets along the internal wall and split-system air conditioning.

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Every Workshop project, delivered with precision

Fast project turnarounds

Our modified containers are delivered quickly so you can stay on schedule and get operational faster.

Built Tough for Australian Conditions

We use high-quality materials and finishes that meet Australian standards and are made to handle real-world use.

It's Ready-to-Use on Arrival

Containers arrive fully prepped with your requested fit-out. Just position it, plug it in, and you’re good to go.

Honest Pricing with No Hidden Costs

You get upfront quotes with competitive pricing. No hidden fees or nasty surprises at the end.

Looking for a Custom Shipping Container Solution?

Don't see the exact container mod you had in mind? We love a challenge. Let our local team design, build, and deliver a container that’s uniquely yours.

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