shipping container · United Kingdom
40ft shipping container: what does it cost in the UK?
Estimated range Used
£1 995 – £3 990
These are indicative orders of magnitude, + VAT and before delivery unless stated otherwise. They are not a commercial offer: the firm price depends on the distance from the depot, the quantity ordered and the exact condition of the unit available.
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What moves the price
The bars below show how condition affects the price. Even containers in the same condition can cost different amounts. Unless the supplier says otherwise, UK prices exclude VAT and delivery from the depot; delivery is charged on top and can decide which offer costs less. “Used” also covers different grades. A price advertised as “from” is only a starting point, not the price of the container you will actually be offered.
Who sells it in the UK11
Unless a supplier states otherwise, UK prices are shown excluding VAT, ex-depot and without delivery. For hire, add delivery and collection to the weekly rate: transport can cost more than several months of rent. Each price also concerns a container in a particular condition. Use it as a guide, then ask for the total for your project.
| Supplier | Product | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal ContainersManchester (Irlam) | Conteneur 40 pieds occasion (à partir de)Used | £1,450HT | Visit the supplierRecorded on |
| Billie BoxFelixstowe · Grays (Essex) · Birmingham+3 | Location conteneur 40 pieds (min. 26 semaines)Used | £15 / weekHT | Visit the supplierRecorded on |
| Secure StoresFelixstowe | Location conteneur 40 pieds (engagement 12 mois)Used | £18 / weekHT | Visit the supplierRecorded on |
- Cleveland ContainersPublished
- S Jones ContainersPublished
- Container ContainerPublished
- TITAN Containers UK (ArcticStore)Published
- WillboxPublished
- AdaptainerPublishes no prices — quotes only.
- Containers DirectPublishes no prices — quotes only.
- GumtreePublishes no prices — quotes only.
Specifications42G1
External dimensions are standardised and the same across manufacturers. Internal dimensions, empty weight and payload vary between builds, so we show them as ranges.
| Specification | Value | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| External length | 12.192 m | standardisedISO 668:2020 |
| External width | 2.438 m | standardisedISO 668:2020 |
| External height | 2.591 m | standardisedISO 668:2020 |
| Internal length | 12.029 – 12.032 m | varies by buildReference technical specifications |
| Internal width | 2.350 – 2.352 m | varies by buildReference technical specifications |
| Internal height | 2.392 – 2.395 m | varies by buildReference technical specifications |
| Door width | 2.340 m | varies by buildReference technical specifications |
| Door height | 2.274 – 2.292 m | varies by buildReference technical specifications |
| Tare | 3.70 – 3.78 t | varies by buildReference technical specifications |
| Payload | 26.70 – 28.80 t | varies by buildReference technical specifications |
| Maximum gross weight | 30.48 – 32.50 t | varies by buildReference technical specifications |
| Internal volume | 67.0 – 67.7 m³ | varies by buildReference technical specifications |
All container types
- 20ft shipping container£1 470 – £2 940
- Refrigerated container£5 775 – £13 650
- High cube container£2 205 – £4 410
- Open top container£2 310 – £5 040
- Flat rack container£3 360 – £8 400
- Tank container£9 450 – £36 750