9 Shipping Container Accessories and How They Can Help

To customise your shipping containers, you may need to purchase a few accessories such as lock boxes, windows, and shelving. Check out some common shipping container accessories and modifications below.

Black B-grade shipping container with roller door access.

1. Roller Doors

Installing roller doors provides easy and convenient access to your containers.

Interior of a shipping container with secure PA door installation.

2. Personal Access Doors

If you’re converting your container into an office or cafe, you might want a few personal access doors in addition to the standard hinged shipping container door.

Shipping container window fitted with security bars.

3. Windows and Shutters

Adding windows and shutters is a great way to allow natural light and fresh air into your container.

Custom shipping container with internal workspace and storage.

4. Benches and Shelvings

Customise the interior of your shipping containers with benches, shelving, and other storage container accessories to maximise your storage options.

White 20ft shipping container converted into a site office with windows

5. Ventilation Systems

You may want to invest in a ventilation system to keep the container’s internal temperature comfortable in all seasons.

Wooden interior shelving inside a modified shipping container.

6. Insulation

You can add insulation to prevent condensation inside your containers, especially if you’re in a cold climate.

Custom shipping container with internal electrical setup.

7. Electrical Installations

Check out our range of electrical installations you can use for lighting and power supply inside your container.

Pink shipping container lock for enhanced security.

8. Security for Shipping Containers

There are a range of container locks for securing shipping containers, including a shutter type padlock, twist lock, or lock boxes which can be welded on. Secure your shipping container doors with a strong steel cover lock box or another type of container padlock for added security and peace of mind.

20ft shipping container converted into an exhibition space for Nga Ti Awa.

9. Ramps

Make loading and unloading effortless by adding a trolley ramp to your container.

For more ideas on how to create and secure your ideal container space with accessories supplied by Sea Containers, shop our accessory range or check out our modifications page.