Sri Lanka's complete container platform
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Shipping containers, rentals, custom conversions and income-generating container projects, planned for real sites across Sri Lanka.
Transparent quotations
Nationwide delivery planning
Custom conversions
Commercial projects
New and used options
Practical expert guidance
Start with your goal
What are you looking for?
Choose the path that matches your project. Each section gives you the specifications, costs to consider and next questions to answer.
Rent Containers
Short or long-term options for storage, worksites and projects.
Compare rental options
Business Concepts
Practical layouts for cafés, retail, fitness, tourism and services.
Explore concepts
Land to Income
Match your plot, access, budget and goal with container project ideas.
Assess your landContainers
A clear starting point for every requirement
Compare the unit first, then request current availability, condition photos and a delivered price for your site.
20ftReference imageStandard Dry
20ft Standard Container
A versatile size for storage, site use and compact commercial conversions.
- Exterior
- 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m
- Price
- Request current price
40ftReference imageStandard Dry
40ft Standard Container
More floor area for storage, offices and larger conversion projects.
- Exterior
- 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m
- Price
- Request current price
40ft High CubeReference imageHigh Cube
40ft High Cube Container
The preferred starting point for many premium office, retail and accommodation builds.
- Exterior
- 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.896 m
- Price
- Request current price
Decision tools
Powerful calculators. Your numbers.
Every result is based on values you enter. We do not publish guaranteed returns or assume containers are always cheaper.
Container ROICalculate investment, profit and payback.Calculate Container vs BuildingCompare two complete project budgets.Calculate Land IncomeTest units, occupancy and expenses.Calculate Shop ROIModel revenue and operating costs.Calculate Hostel ROITest beds, nightly price and occupancy.Calculate Home CostCombine shell, conversion and site costs.Calculate
Need a project comparison?
Enter both budgets, site preparation and expected revenue. The calculator will show the difference without favouring either method.
Concept library
See what a container can become
Start with a use case, then adapt the size, number of units, services and finish to the site.
BusinessContainer Coffee Shop20ft or 40ft High Cube · 1–2 containersExplore concept 
BusinessContainer Café40ft High Cube · 1–3 containersExplore concept 
BusinessContainer Restaurant40ft High Cube · 2–6 containersExplore concept 
BusinessContainer Retail Shop20ft · 1–8 containersExplore concept 
BusinessContainer Barber Shop20ft · 1 containerExplore concept 
BusinessContainer Beauty Salon20ft or 40ft · 1–2 containersExplore concept Land to income
Own land in Sri Lanka?
Discover container concepts that may fit your location, plot size, road frontage, budget and goal.
Plot size and access Location type Budget and income goal Concept recommendations
Find ideas for your land
The rules-based tool returns concept ideas, not guaranteed approvals, costs or returns. Final planning needs a site visit and professional review.
- Perch, square feet or square metres
- Business, tourism, home, storage or office goals
- Links to matching container concepts
Compare properly
Container vs traditional building
Containers can reduce or reorganise parts of a build, but they are not automatically cheaper. Compare the complete scope for the same usable result.
| Cost area | Container project | Traditional project |
|---|---|---|
| Primary structure | Container shell + structural changes | Built structure and materials |
| Site work | Access, foundations, drainage | Foundations, drainage, site work |
| Comfort | Insulation, ventilation, shading | Wall and roof specification |
| Services | Power, plumbing, fire and safety scope | Power, plumbing, fire and safety scope |
| Delivery | Transport, crane and placement | Material and labour logistics |
How it works
- 01Define the useTell us whether you need storage, a commercial unit, accommodation or a custom project.
- 02Review the siteAccess, ground conditions, utilities, climate and final placement shape the solution.
- 03Compare the full costContainer, conversion, transport, foundations, services and installation are priced together.
- 04Build and placeThe approved scope moves into fabrication, delivery, installation and handover planning.
Coverage
Plan delivery across Sri Lanka
A delivery quote depends on the container location, destination, access route, vehicle, crane and exact placement. Select a location for practical planning notes.
ColomboWestern ProvinceNegomboWestern ProvinceGampahaWestern ProvinceKandyCentral ProvinceGalleSouthern ProvinceMataraSouthern ProvinceHambantotaSouthern ProvinceTrincomaleeEastern ProvinceBatticaloaEastern ProvinceJaffnaNorthern ProvinceVavuniyaNorthern ProvinceKurunegalaNorth Western ProvinceAnuradhapuraNorth Central Province
Container prices
Current price, complete scope
Container prices change with size, condition, availability, exchange rates, location and delivery. We publish verified data only when a source and update date are available.
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Unit price
Size, type, age, grade and current availability.
Conversion
Openings, reinforcement, insulation, services and finish.
Delivery
Origin, distance, vehicle, crane, access and placement.
Site preparation
Groundworks, foundations, drainage and utility routes.
Business in a Box
A clearer way to scope a small business build
Choose the operating concept first. Then define which items are included, excluded or optional before comparing quotations.
Package concept
Coffee Shop in a Box
Counter, equipment plan, electrical, lighting, finish and signage zones.
- Container shell
- Doors and windows
- Electrical preparation
- Interior finish
- Delivery options
Package concept
Retail Shop in a Box
Display frontage, secure doors, lighting, sockets, flooring and branding area.
- Container shell
- Doors and windows
- Electrical preparation
- Interior finish
- Delivery options
Package concept
Gym in a Box
Equipment layout, ventilation, durable floor, mirrors and outdoor training option.
- Container shell
- Doors and windows
- Electrical preparation
- Interior finish
- Delivery options
Concept studies
From unused space to a working project
These are planning examples, not claimed customer projects. Real case studies will be published only with verified project data.
Concept study
Empty roadside land
Container café
Review access, services, parking, shade and customer flow.
Concept study
Unused commercial frontage
Container retail units
Test unit count, circulation, visibility and shared utilities.
Concept study
Single container shell
Finished site office
Plan openings, insulation, electrical, furniture and placement.
Why this platform
One place to buy, rent, build and learn
SriLankaContainers.com connects product specifications, project ideas, pricing methods, calculators and location planning. The aim is to help people compare complete decisions, not simply browse steel boxes.
How we workNo fabricated proof
No fake reviews, customer counts, certifications or project statistics.
Editable assumptions
Calculators show the values behind each result.
Clear methodology
Price and editorial pages explain how information is reviewed.
Unit-level detail
Dimensions, condition, delivery and project scope stay connected.
Knowledge hub
Practical container guides
Short answers first, then the details you need to check before buying, renting or building.
Updated 2026-09-02
20ft vs 40ft Container
Compare space, access, transport and conversion use before choosing a container size.
Read guide
Updated 2026-09-02
Standard vs High Cube Container
Understand when the extra height of a High Cube matters.
Read guide
Updated 2026-09-02
New vs Used Containers
Choose condition based on appearance, remaining life, budget and intended use.
Read guideCommon questions
Straight answers before you commit
When the answer depends on the unit or site, we say so. An exact quotation needs an exact requirement.
Your project
Request the right quote first time.
Share the type, quantity, location, delivery requirement and project notes. The more specific the brief, the more useful the response.